Cottage for sale in Warminster BA12, 3 Bedroom

Presented to the market with no onward chain is this captivating detached character cottage enjoying a pleasant position in a country lane next to the village church and within walking distance to the public house and small shop which provides every day essentials, a little further on at Bourton there is a petrol station with attached shop. Further facilities are available in Mere and Gillingham both within a short drive away. We believe that the cottage dates to around the 1850's and is reputed to have originally been two cottages that have historically been sympathetically combined into one home. Over recent years the property has been transformed into a stylish and contemporary country home with features in keeping with its origins that will certainly meet with approval from many potential buyers. The character features include open fireplace, fireplace with wood burner, cottage style pane glass windows with deep sills and a Rayburn for cooking. The property also has engineered Oak flooring and Oak veneered doors. Catering to today's expectations, this special home benefits from uPVC double glazing throughout, oil fired central heating via radiators and wholly owned solar panels providing a quarterly income. Viewing is vital to truly appreciate the ambience of this individual and delightful home and its surroundings.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Reception Hall (2.82m'' x 2.64m'' (9'3'' x 8'8''))

Upvc front door with inset glass pane opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hall with window overlooking the shrubbery to the front. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Coved. Radiator. Dado rail. Power and telephone points. Old fireplace with timber surround and brick slip. Engineered Oak flooring. Opening to the hall leading to the kitchen and part glazed Oak veneered doors to the snug and to the:-

Sitting Room (5.46m'' x 3.99m'' (17'11'' x 13'1''))

Two windows with deep sills to the front and to the rear. Ceiling and wall lights. Coved. Two radiators. Power and television points. Carbon monoxide detectors. Open fire with timber surround and slate hearth. Oak veneered door to the garage and opening and step up to the:-

Dining Room (2.64m'' x 3.48m'' (8'8'' x 11'5''))

Window with view over the rear garden and part glazed door opening to the side onto a paved seating area. Ceiling light. Radiator. Dado rail. Power points. Engineered Oak flooring. Opening back into the hall with central heating thermostat and door to the cloaks/boot room fitted with shelves, hanging rails, automatic light and housing the electrics. Opening into the kitchen and into the reception hall.

Snug (2.84m'' x 4.29m'' (9'4'' x 14'1''))

Window to the front with deep sill. Wall lights. Radiator. Power and television points. Fireplace with timber surround, stone hearth and wood burner. Shelf to one side of the chimney breast.

Kitchen (2.31m'' x 6.12m'' (7'7'' x 20'1''))

Window with view over the rear garden and skylight. Recessed ceiling lights. Coved. Radiator. Power and television points. Old window recess with shelf. Fitted with a range of country style soft closing kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, pull out wicker baskets and deep pan drawers. Generous amount of solid wood work surfaces with matching upstand and part tiled walls. One and half bowl ceramic sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap. Oil fired Rayburn for cooking with two plates and choice of ovens. Built in electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher. American style fridge/freezer. Space for further under counter appliance. Tiled floor. Part glazed door to the:-

Utility

Slightly sloping ceiling. Window overlooking the rear garden. Recessed ceiling lights. Floor cupboard with solid wood work surface over and matching upstand plus part tiled walls. Butler style sink. Oil fired central heating boiler and programmer. Radiator. Tiled floor with mat well by the door leading out to the side of the cottage. Oak veneered door to the:-

Cloakroom

Window to the side elevation. Slightly sloping ceiling. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Low level WC with economy flush facility and concealed cistern. Radiator. Vanity style wash hand basin with swan neck mixer tap and mirror over. Tiled floor.

First Floor

Landing

Stairs rise to a part galleried and split level landing with skylight to the front. Access to the loft space. Ceiling lights. Smoke detectors. Dado rail. Two radiators. Power points. Deep airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and fitted with slatted shelves and automatic lighting. Oak veneered doors to all rooms.

Master Bedroom (5.59m'' x 3.53m'' (18'4'' x 11'7''))

Maximum measurements - Enjoying an outlook to the front and over the rear garden. Part sloping ceilings. Ceiling lights. Two radiators. Power and television points. Oak veneered door to the:-

En-Suite Shower Room

Obscured glazed window to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Double sized tiled shower cubicle with choice of two shower heads. Vanity wash hand basin with swan neck mixer tap, tiled splash back and mirror with light sensor over. Slate effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Two (2.69m'' x 3.35m (8'10'' x 11'))

Window with deep sill overlooking the drive to the front. Ceiling light. Recessed shelf. Radiator. Power and television points.

Bedroom Three (2.97m'' x 2.34m'' (9'9'' x 7'8''))

Maximum measurements - Window with deep sill and view over the front garden and parking area. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power and television points.

Bathroom

Skylight to the side elevation and obscured glazed window to the rear. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Radiator and chrome heated towel rail. Fitted with a contemporary suite consisting of vanity style wash hand basin with swan neck mixer tap and mirror with sensor lighting over, low level WC with economy flush facility and concealed cistern, work surfaces with storage cupboards beneath and double ended bath with corner mixer tap and shower attachment plus tiled splash back. Slate effect vinyl flooring.

Outside

Garage/Workshop (5.89m'' x 3.02m'' (19'4'' x 9'11''))

Minimum width - Double timber doors open outwards and window and personal door to the rear. Ceiling lights. Chrome heated towel rail. Coat hooks. Power points. Work surface with floor cupboard under and stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Solar panel controls. Door into the sitting room.

Gardens And Parking (2.34m'' x 3.56m'' (7'8'' x 11'8''))

The property is approached from the lane onto a tarmacadam pull in leading to a timber five bar gate opening onto a generous gravelled drive. There is a shrubbery to the front of the property and access to the rear garden from both sides. The rear garden has a raised lawn retained by timber edging and is laid to lawn. There are paved seating and gravelled areas plus an outside tap. There is a fully insulated chalet ( 2.34 mx 3.56 m/ 7'8'' x 11'8'') - ideal for work from home, summerhouse or storage. The garden is fully enclosed in part by timber fencing and old stone walls and enjoys a good degree of privacy and a sunny aspect.

Directions

From The Gillingham Office

Follow the road down the High Street until you reach the junction. Turn right and as you approach the 'co-operative roundabout', take the first exit heading towards Mere. At the next roundabout proceed straight over. Turn left at Milton on Stour - just before Milton Lodge heading to Silton and Bourton. At the next junction turn right heading out of Bourton to Zeals. At the war memorial take turn left into Portnells Lane. The property is the first on the right hand side by the church.