West Dean, Salisbury, SP5
An extremely spacious recently-built individual detached country house providing well-planned and beautifully appointed family accommodation together with a barn style double garage with office above, all standing in landscaped gardens of approximately two thirds of an acre with a southerly aspect, in an elevated position on the edge of the village, with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A substantial country house which was completed during 2009, constructed of mainly cream washed smooth rendered elevations beneath a pitched slate roof, standing in an elevated position providing splendid views over the surrounding countryside and farmland. The total area of the property including the garaging amounts to approximately 4,596 sq ft / 427 sq m.
The well laid out light and airy accommodation comprises a reception hall with cloakroom, a large drawing room with bespoke Portland stone open fireplace, a dining room and a library (all with oak flooring). There is a magnificent open plan kitchen with separate breakfast and family areas together with an adjoining laundry room. To the first floor there is a substantial master bedroom suite including a dressing room and en suite bathroom with roll top ‘Victoria and Albert’ free-standing bath, a guest bedroom with en suite, two further double bedrooms and a large well equipped family bathroom. To the second floor there is a fifth bedroom with sitting/play area, bedroom six and family bathroom two. Off the second floor bedrooms there is access into two boarded loft rooms providing accessible storage. Additional benefits include wooden framed double glazed windows throughout, under floor heating to the ground floor (the remaining accommodation having radiators), hand-built kitchen units with granite work surfaces and range style cooker, ‘Laufen’ sanitaryware, deep skirting boards and detailed architraves with solid-core doors (oak to ground floor).
Outside the property has a generous driveway providing ample parking and a barn style open fronted double garage with lockable stores and an office/studio with cloakroom over. The gardens and grounds amount to approximately 0.65 acres, the main garden is southerly facing and lies to the rear of the property and has three terraces.
To fully appreciate this stunning modern residence, a viewing is essential
LOCATION
The property is situated on the edge of the popular village of West Dean which is quietly situated amidst unspoilt downland countryside and benefits from a railway station, church and village hall. In the neighbouring village of West Tytherley the reputable Norman Court School can be found, together with a primary school, post office, shop and public house. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester and the city of Southampton are within easy reach. There is also easy access to London, the West Country and the South Coast via the M3, A303 and M27.
ACCOMMODATION
Leaded ENTRANCE PORCH Decorative carved cantilever supports. Outside lantern style light. Door leading into:
RECEPTION HALL Turning staircase with half landing and exposed balustrade with oak banister rising to first floor. Low door to understairs storage cupboard. Oak flooring. Inset door mat. Halogen ceiling down lighters. Window to front aspect. Telephone point. Doors to drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with family area and:
CLOAKROOM Contemporary wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Ceramic tiled flooring. Down lighters. Extractor fan.
DRAWING ROOM Bespoke Portland Stone fireplace with raised hearth to front. Two windows to front aspect overlooking ornamental pond with fountain in garden to farmland and woodland beyond. Full width windows with central doors to rear aspect opening onto the main garden with views towards farmland and woodland. Further windows to side aspect also overlooking garden. Solid oak flooring throughout. Three large Velux style windows to rear aspect. Five wall light points. Oak door with high level bevelled glazed panels to dining room. Oak double doors on parliament hinges with small pane bevelled glazed panels opening into:
LIBRARY An extensive range of hand built book shelves. Glazed double doors onto patio. Windows to side and front aspect, all with views over the landscaped gardens. Halogen ceiling down lighters. TV point. Telephone point.
DINING ROOM Window to rear aspect overlooking rear garden towards farmland and Dean Hill. Oak flooring. Four wall light points. Door returning to reception hall.
OPEN PLAN ‘L’ SHAPED KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST AND FAMILY AREAS
Kitchen: Ceramic twin ‘Belfast’ style sink unit with central mixer tap and drainer to one side. Range of built-in high and low level cupboards and drawers. Wide granite work surfaces including a peninsular unit housing a ‘Belling’ range style cooker comprising double oven, grill and plate warmer with seven ring gas hob above beneath glass lid/splash back. Integrated ‘Kenwood’ dishwasher. Space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer. Ceiling down lighters. Windows to front and side aspect overlooking garden and farmland. Ceramic tiled flooring. Part glazed door to laundry room. Opening to side of peninsular unit into:
Breakfast Area: Window to front aspect with views towards farmland and woodland. Built-in central window seat with full height double cupboards to either side. Ceramic tiled flooring. Built-in wine racking with cupboards either side to back of peninsular unit. Down lighters. Full width opening into:
Family Area: Wide glazed patio doors with high level windows to either side providing access onto and views over the rear garden and beyond to farmland and Dean Hill. Down lighters. Telephone point. TV point.
LAUNDRY ROOM ‘Belfast’ sink unit with mixer tap. Solid wooden work surface with tiled splash back. Built-in low level cupboards. High level fitted cupboard. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Space beside ideal for dryer. Wide double doors to deep built-in pantry/crockery cupboard with fitted shelving. Ceramic tiled flooring. Window to rear aspect. Part glazed door to side. Cat flap. Coat hooks. Access to loft void via hatch.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Balustrade continues overlooking stairwell and reception hall. Further staircase with half landing and balustrade to either side rising to second floor. Part vaulted ceiling with Velux window. Further window to front aspect with attractive views. Ceiling down lighters. Double radiator. Doors to:
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Bedroom: Two windows to front and rear aspect providing stunning views over the surrounding gardens and adjoining countryside. Ceiling down lighters. Two deep display recesses with fitted glass display shelves beneath spot lights. Two double radiators. TV point. Telephone point. Door into:
Dressing Room: Windows to front and rear aspect with similar views. Two rows of built-in wardrobes. Space for dressing table with drawers to side. Ceiling down lighters. Double radiator. Door to:
En Suite Bathroom: White suite comprising ‘Victoria and Albert’ free-standing roll top bath with central mixer tap/hand held shower attachment. Twin ‘Laufen Pro’ wash hand basins, both with double cupboards beneath and work surface to either side and fitted mirrors above. Low level WC. Sliding glass door into large fully tiled corner cubicle housing shower. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail/radiator. Three down lighters (one with concealed extractor fan). Windows to rear and side aspect.
GUEST BEDROOM/BEDROOM TWO Windows to rear and side aspect, both with stunning views. Ceiling down lighters. Double radiator. Door to deep built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf above. Further door into:
En Suite Shower Room: White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Glass door into corner cubicle housing ‘Aqualisa’ shower. Ceramic tiled flooring. Heated towel rail/radiator. Ceiling down lighters. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM THREE Windows to front and rear aspect. Large built-in double wardrobe with further similar cupboard to side. Ceiling down lighters. TV point. Telephone point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Window to front aspect with views over farmland and woodland. Built-in double cupboard with further cupboard to side. Ceiling down lighters. TV point. Telephone point. Ceiling down lighters. Double radiator.
LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM ONE White suite comprising wide contemporary pedestal wash hand basin with mirror above with inset lighting. Panelled bath with tiled surround and mixer tap/hand held shower attachment. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Sliding glass door into large corner cubicle housing shower with wall mounted massaging jets. Ceramic tiled flooring. Down lighters. Heated towel rail/radiator. Window to rear aspect. Further double radiator.
SECOND FLOOR
Split level LANDING Balustrade continues overlooking landing one. Ceiling down lighters. Doors to bedroom five with sitting area, bedroom six and family bathroom two. Further door to linen cupboard with slatted shelving.
BEDROOM FIVE WITH SITTING AREA Two Velux windows to front aspect with far reaching views over woodland and farmland. Low door to eaves storage space. Further door to large eaves storeroom with central light, also housing water cylinder. TV point. Double radiator. Opening into:
Sitting Area: (Restricted height) Window to gable end with far reaching views. Low doors into eaves storage.
BEDROOM SIX Velux windows to rear aspect with views towards Dean Hill. Door into long loft room. Two low doors into eaves space. TV point. Telephone point. Double radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM TWO White suite comprising panelled bath with central mixer tap and tiled surround. Wash hand basin with oak sill to either side, cupboard beneath, mirror above and shaver point. Low level WC. Ceramic tiled floor. Down lighters. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
Wide splayed entrance from village road onto private tarmacadam driveway edged with smooth rendered brick capped retaining walls with deep well stocked landscaped beds to either side. The drive opens onto a wide gravelled approach and continues along the front of the house providing access to a number of parking bays with turning space and access to the garaging. Immediately in front of the house there are grassed areas with beds containing laurels on either side of the entrance porch. To the other side of the drive there is a lawned area with ornamental pond and central fountain and surrounding patio.
The main garden lies to the rear of the property and comprises three main terraces linked by paved/stepping stone pathways to the rear of the drawing room kitchen and library. Shaped borders containing a variety of shrubs and plants. Open access onto the garden which is laid mainly to lawn rising in one corner with two mature Beech trees. Further shaped borders containing plant and shrubs. The garden is well enclosed by hedging and fencing
OPEN FRONTED BARN STYLE DOUBLE GARAGE Constructed of low brick plinths supporting timber clad framework beneath a pitched slate roof. Two wide openings within frame work to front providing two generous bays. Recess to one side with shelving with deep lockable walk-in store to side. Power points. Fluorescent strip lighting. Doors to rear of garage into two storage rooms, both with light. Turning staircase with balustrade leading to first floor landing with door into:
Office/Studio: Window to front aspect with attractive views over the rear garden. Two Velux window to side aspect with similar views. Circular stainless steel sink with mixer tap and tiled splash back set in wooden work surface with double cupboard beneath. Door into eaves cupboard. Down lighters. Telephone point (with Broadband availability). Door into:
Cloakroom: ‘Laufen’ wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back. Low level WC. Ceramic tiled flooring. Ceiling down lighters. Extractor fan.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DISCLAIMER
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