A charming grade II listed house with delightful period features.

Description

Wistaria House is a charming Grade II listed property dating back to the 18th Century and is presented in good order throughout having been improved by the current vendors. The property has elevations of cob faced with flint and brick lacings beneath a tiled roof and the front of the house is covered by a beautiful ancient wisteria. There are a number of original features including an inglenook fireplace, original exposed timbers and beamed ceilings and doors.

The accommodation is well arranged over three floors providing flexible living space. On the ground floor a hallway leads to a welcoming drawing room with an inglenook fireplace and a cosy sitting room/study with an open fireplace. Also thereis access from the entrance hall down to the cellar. The recently handmade kitchen situated at the rear of the property off the drawing room overlooks the terrace and gardens and has an electric fuel Aga and walk-in larder. Leading from the kitchen is a dining area with vaulted ceiling. Off the rear of the entrance hall a downstairs toilet, and a boot room with access to the loggia and rear garden are located.

On the first floor, a light and spacious landing which has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers gives access to three bedrooms and a family bathroom under its current configuration. The dressing room could easily be converted back into a forth bedroom if so desired. There are two further rooms leading from the galleried landing on the second floor providing flexible extra space for further bedrooms or a study, both with roof lights and eaves storage.

OUTSIDE
One of the pleasures of the property is the idyllic walled garden which is completely enclosed. The gardens provide a peaceful setting, there is a large terrace off the kitchen across to the garage and connecting to the rear of the house which provides a lovely space for alfresco dining and entertaining. Away from the house there is a large area of level lawn with maturing planting creating some colorful flower and shrub borders with some delightful roses and mature trees providing shade on warmer days. To the front is a gravel driveway providing off road parking for up to four cars leading to the detached double garage.

Location

Porton is a village in the Bourne Valley, about 6 miles north east of Salisbury. A thriving community, it has a recently refurbished pub, St Nicholas’ Primary School, village hall, the Church of St Nicholas, a Baptist Church, a Doctors Surgery, a village shop and a playground.

The beautiful Cathedral city of Salisbury, approximately six miles south, offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities. Trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately 90 minutes. Southampton International Airport is approximately 20 miles south and Bournemouth International Airport approximately 24 miles south of the village. Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at South Wilts Golf Club and High Post. This area is renowned for its fishing on the River Avon, Test and outlying chalk streams.

The A303 provides access to the South-West and London, via the M3.

There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.

Square Footage: 3,133 sq ft



Directions

SP4 0LH : Take the A30 out of Salisbury and at the first roundabout, take the first exit onto the A338; at the next roundabout take the first exit (over the bridge); at the next
take the second exit (staying on the A338); after approximately 1.5 miles turn right into Gomeldon Road; after approximately one mile you will come into Porton village; at the cross-roads (with hairdresser on one side and Porton Aquatics and Pets Centre on the other) turn left and proceed for another 0.25 mile and at the local shop/post office turn left on to the High Street. Wistaria House will be found just a few hundred yards along opposite the turning in to Parsons Close on the opposite side of the road.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Additional Info

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Virgin media broadband.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with Savills