Allington, Salisbury, SP4
An attractive and extremely well presented detached period family house that has been tastefully extended to provide well balanced accommodation, standing in a beautifully landscaped garden of over a quarter of an acre, in a village location to the north east of Salisbury
Property Details
DESCRIPTION
A detached period house constructed of mainly colour washed elevations beneath a slate roof. The accommodation, which has been substantially extended over the years, is well appointed and presented in first class order by the current owners. To the ground floor there is an entrance hall, three reception rooms including a formal dining room, a study/family room (with fireplace housing a cast iron coal effect gas fire) and a sitting room with reclaimed pine boards and fireplace (also housing a cast iron log effect gas fire). The sitting room opens into a fabulous farmhouse kitchen, to the rear of the property, enjoying fine views over the gardens; with hand made units, wooden work surfaces and a range style cooker. To the side of the kitchen there is a separate utility room with adjoining shower/cloakroom. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms (two with Victorian fireplaces), a fourth bedroom (which is currently used as a dressing room) and a family bathroom.
The gardens and grounds, which amount to 0.29 acres, are also meticulously maintained and have been beautifully landscaped to include three separate sitting areas. Additional benefits include a large garage/workshop with adjoining car port, double glazing throughout (with traditional sash windows in the old part of the building) and mains gas fired central heating by radiators.
LOCATION
The property is situated in the popular village of Allington, some seven miles from Salisbury. There is a public house and church and, in the neighbouring village of Porton, about two miles away, there is a newsagent and Post Office/store for everyday needs. The A303 is close at hand, allowing convenient access to London and the West Country; and there are main line railway stations in the nearby village of Grateley (a ten minute drive away) and Salisbury - both providing regular fast services to London Waterloo and the West Country.
ACCOMMODATION
Overhead outside light. Solid wooden door with small high level glazed pane and high level glazed panel windows to either side, leading into:
ENTRANCE HALL Ceiling down lighter. Double radiator. Wide open walkway into:
DINING ROOM Sash window to front aspect. Central ceiling light point. Rear of chimney breast with recesses to either side (one with built-in display sills). Staircase with exposed turned style balustrade to one side rising to first floor. Deep recess beneath stairwell. TV/FM aerial point. Telephone point. Double radiator. Smoke alarm. Panelled doors into study/family room and:
SITTING ROOM Cast iron ’Jøtul’ wood burner effect gas fire (remotely controlled) standing on raised granite hearth with decorative granite surround. Exposed reclaimed pine floor boards. Two sash windows to side aspect. Central ceiling light point. Two TV/FM aerial points. Telephone point. Double radiator. Smoke alarm. Wide open entrance with step ascending into farmhouse kitchen.
STUDY / FAMILY ROOM Large arched granite fireplace housing cast iron ‘Franco Belge’ coal effect gas fire standing on raised granite hearth. Recesses to either side of chimney breast. Sash window to front aspect. Ceiling light point. TV/FM aerial point. Two telephone points (Broadband availability). Double radiator. Smoke alarm.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Deep ‘Belfast’ ceramic sink with ornate mixer tap. Extensive range of hand built high and low cupboards and drawers, incorporating two low level corner carousel units. ‘Leisure’ range style double oven and grill with five ring gas hob over. Externally vented extractor fan and light concealed within ‘Leisure’ hood above. Solid hardwood work surfaces (all with tiled splash back). Space for upright fridge/freezer. Recess and plumbing for dish washer. Picture window providing attractive views up the landscaped rear garden. Large double glazed solid wood double doors to rear aspect, opening onto patio and garden. Space for family table and dresser. Part vaulted ceiling. Recessed halogen down lighters. Reclaimed exposed pine floor boards. TV/FM aerial point. Panelled door with step descending to utility room. Wide opening into:
LOBBY AREA Double glazed solid wood door to rear porch and driveway. Ceiling light point. Double radiator.
UTILITY ROOM Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer to one side, double cupboard beneath. Roll top work surfaces with tiled splash back. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Recess and external venting for dryer. Terracotta ceramic tiled flooring. Space for two full height fridge/freezers or American style fridge/freezer. Wall mounted ‘Vokera’ mains gas fired boiler. Picture window to side aspect. High level cupboard concealing fuse box. Central ceiling light point. Double radiator. Door to:
SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Low level WC. Folding glass door into fully tiled cubicle housing ‘Mira’ shower.
Halogen ceiling down lighters. Extractor fan (timer and humidity controlled). Terracotta ceramic tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
Central LANDING Access to loft space via hatch. Central ceiling light point. Smoke alarm with emergency lighting. Small mezzanine providing display area above stairwell, with sash window above to front aspect. Panelled doors to:
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM Attractive cast iron Victorian fireplace with recesses to either side of chimney breast. Sash window to front aspect. Central ceiling light point. TV/FM aerial point. Telephone point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Cast iron Victorian fireplace with recesses to either side of chimney breast. Sash window to front aspect. Ceiling light point. TV/FM aerial point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Sash window to two aspects to the rear, with fine views over the landscaped gardens. Ceiling light point. TV/FM aerial point. Double radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR / DRESSING ROOM Sash window to side aspect. Built-in range of cupboards the full width of one wall. Ceiling light point. Double radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising wood panelled deep enamelled bath with ornate mixer tap/hand held shower attachment, with fully tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Heated towel rail/radiator. Ceiling light point with three directional spot lights. Window to rear aspect overlooking the main garden.
OUTSIDE
Gardens and grounds amounting to approximately 0.29 acres
Open access off village road onto gravelled driveway which leads to the side of the house where there are tall double wooden gates providing vehicular access onto the main driveway and garaging. Braced and ledged pedestrian gate to one side. The front driveway is well screened by feather edged fencing and mature hedging. From the road a central paved walkway leads to steps rising to the front door. Slate chipped borders to either side, with central ornate trees; well screened behind Flemish bond brick walling.
The gravelled driveway runs along the side of the house extending the full width of the property at the rear and leads to the garage/car port block which lies in one corner, as well as providing a generous patio area lying directly behind the farmhouse kitchen (ideal for potted plants and entertaining outside). This is well screened to one side by tall feather edged fencing; and mature trees and shrubs to the other side. The sitting area comprises a corner paved patio surrounded by attractive raised beds containing a colourful variety of plants and mature shrubs retained by low brick walls. Paved steps rise to the main garden which is laid mainly to lawn with shaped borders and inset beds containing a diverse variety of flowering plants and mature shrubs. Circular black slate paved patio area beneath a bespoke cast iron arbour with climbing plants. To the rear boundary there is a split level Indian stone terrace (ideal for barbecues and ‘al fresco’ eating) with superb views over the gardens.
GARAGE / WORKSHOP WITH ADJOINING CAR PORT Constructed of mainly brick elevations beneath a pitched slate roof.
Garage/Workshop: Up and over door. Light and power supply (separate fuse box). Braced and ledged personnel door to side opening into:
Car port: Exposed brick piers supporting slate roof, wide opening front. Ceiling light point. External power sockets.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
DISCLAIMER
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