A handsome property with historical origins located along a quiet side street just off Mere High Street, with character features, parking and generous garden.

HISTORY
‘The Silk House’, as the name suggests, has origins in the silk industry as it formed the end part of Charles Jupe’s silk ‘throwing’ factory in C19. Silk throwing was a mainstay of the local economy as it had been outsourced from Spitalfields, London for cheaper labour. After the silk market’s demise, the property was converted into the handsome dwelling we have today.

PROPERTY
Entry to the property is from a covered parking area via steps to the first floor. The entrance hallway features beautiful, reclaimed floorboards and provides access via glazed arched doors to the front, cosy sitting room/ snug with ample built-in bookshelves. The light drawing room is located at the rear of the property and has been extended with full height windows and French doors that open onto the garden, an archway draws you into the kitchen/dining room Window seats are built into the deep windows which overlook the terrace and enchanting garden beyond.
On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom with free standing bathtub. The master bedroom is situated to the rear is again light and bright, enjoying views over the garden. Built in wardrobes and an ensuite with walk-in shower complete the room.
The lower ground floor features a stunning checked terracotta tile floor and has direct access to the street. It provides undercover parking, ‘cellar’ storage space and a laundry/utility room. Iron gates secure the stairs up to the entrance.

SITUATION
Mere is a popular town offering a variety of independent shops, several popular public houses, hairdresser and a Co-op. The nearby town of Gillingham offers a Waitrose amongst other supermarkets, opticians, dentist and a mainline railway serving London Waterloo and Exeter. The A303 is nearby and links to the M3 to London and the West Country. The area offers many reputable state and independent primary and secondary schools including Port Regis, Warminster School and Sexeys. Mere is on the Dorset / Wiltshire border and offers many rural activities such a cycling, horse riding and shooting with Stourhead and the Downs ideal for walking.

OUTSIDE
The mature garden is unexpectedly generous in size and lies to the rear of the property. A brick terrace runs the full width of the property allowing easy access into the drawing room and dining room and makes for a delightful spot to enjoy the garden or dine al- fresco. Various mature fruit trees provide dappled shade over the lawn and borders and a useful lean-to greenhouse off the stone wall is perfect for pottering around in. A linear shape pond provides a watering hole for local wildlife as well as another interesting place to sit and contemplate. Beyond this, partially obscured, is another patio area and a fabulous garden studio. Fully insulated, connected to power and with a vaulted ceiling this makes an ideal hobby room, home office, or additional accommodation.

COUNCIL TAX
Wiltshire Council Tax Band D
EPC: E

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. A gas boiler provides heating and hot water.

DIRECTIONS
From the High Street, continue West onto Salisbury Street. At the junction, turn right ( in front of Yapps ) onto Water Street. The property will be found on the right after 100m.