A beautifully presented country property, set in one of the most idyllic locations in Wiltshire, within the renowned Stourhead Estate.

Description

Beech Cottage is a beautiful period country property was completely renovated by the previous owners. The current owners have enjoyed and carefully maintained it, ensuring the house is beautifully presented. It is constructed of mellow stone elevations with a pretty porch and lead canopy, clad with wisteria under a tile roof. It is not Listed.

Internally, the property is stunning, retaining a number of period features including carved stone fireplaces, wooden / stone floors and working shutters in the principal rooms, whilst also benefitting from the up to date services of a modern property.

Beyond the drawing room is a beautiful bespoke Baulthaup kitchen / breakfast room, with granite / corian worksurfaces, Sub Zero fridge, freezer drawers, a 2 oven electric Aga, Siemens oven and hob, and a Miele dishwasher. French doors open onto a raised flagstone terrace with stunning views over the grounds. Many of the rooms have attractive fitted shelving and cupboards with outstanding joinery.

On the first floor, there is a master bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with elegant stone topped bath and hand basin. There is a further bedroom and shower room on this floor and further two bedrooms on the second floor.

On the western side of the house is a charming detached stone and tile outbuilding comprising a fantastic party room, with doors opening out to enjoy the southerly views. There is a utility room, bathroom and boiler room. There is a garden store on the northern end with oil tank to the rear.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The house is approached over a gravelled track through Stourhead Estate parkland to a five bar gate with separate pedestrian gate to the side. There is ample space for parking on a gravelled area in front and to the side of the garage. Adjoining the front of the house to the south is a flagstone terrace with yew topiary and a mature scallop clipped hedge. A pretty side garden has an ornamental beech tree and stone water feature.

The gardens have been beautifully maintained in recent years, and provide a wonderful setting and backdrop to the house. They are laid to lawn with a variety of herbaceous borders enclosed by neatly clipped hedging and specimen trees. Beyond is an orchard with a variety of fruit trees including cherry, apple, plum and damson. To the west is a post and railed paddock, bordering a large block of mature woodland.

In all, the garden and grounds extend to about 4.3 acres.

Location

Beech Cottage is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Wiltshire, set within the heart of the charming Stourhead Estate, owned by the National Trust. The property accessed by an estate track, enjoying a secluded and elevated position, with outstanding southerly views over undulating parkland. It is the perfect “hideaway” and escape to the country.

The town of Mere is about 3.5 miles to the south, providing everyday shopping facilities. The Spread Eagle Pub or Stourhead Cafe just up the road serve excellent local food. The area is renowned for its pubs and farm shops. The Bull in Hardway (5 miles) has just been acquired by a Michelin starred chef. Nearby Gillingham offers a Waitrose and Bruton is just over 9 miles away and has become a sought after destination to visit and eat in one of the many venues, including places such as The Chapel and Hauser & Wirth. The Newt in Somerset is only 10 miles away and is fast becoming a regional highlight for residents and visitors alike. The regional cities of Salisbury and Bath provide a more extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities. Bath is renowned for its Theatre and Arts.

Communications by road are good, with the A303 about 2.5 miles providing access to London and the motorway network, or the west country. The mainline station at Gillingham runs to London Waterloo, taking from 1 hour 58 minutes.

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Sherborne; racing at Wincanton; and hunting with the South and West Wilts / Blackmore Vale. There is an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths locally and you are surrounded by the Stourhead Estate and all it has to offer. There is a footpath that will take you all the way to St Alfred’s Tower, a landmark in the area. A full range of watersports are within easy reach along the Dorset coastline.

The area is renowned for its superb range of private schools including Bryanston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, the Sherborne schools, the Bruton schools and Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hanford and Hazelgrove. There are also several excellent Primary and State schools within reach.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,759 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 79 years remaining.

Acreage: 4.3 Acres

Directions

Directions : BA12 6QB

From London, head west on the M3 and bear off onto the A303. Continue past Stonehenge and Mere. At Zeals, exit the A303, signed B3092 towards Stourhead. After about a mile and a half, turn left towards Stourton, and pass the Stourhead Café and Spread Eagle pub on your left. With the lake on your right, carry on to an ancient stone arch and then turn immediately right down a gravelled track (signed footpath to St Alfred’s Tower). Continue on this track and you will see Beech Cottage up to your right, set behind a mature hedge.

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Additional Info

Tenure : Leasehold with the remainder of the existing National Trust lease with the benefit of an extension expiring 2103.

Services : Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating with under-floor heating in the bathrooms.

Fixtures and Fittings : All items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Items such as fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with the Savills Salisbury Office.