Cottage for sale in Warminster BA12, 4 Bedroom

Delford is an attractive large four bedroom detached period stone cottage, C1800’s, built of local natural stone under a clay tiled roof. The house has been much improved and maintained to an exceptionally high standard by the present owner to provide a spacious and comfortable character home, retaining many features, including exposed beams, cosy open fireplaces and wood burning stove, incorporating a fabulous well equipped fitted kitchen, three W.C’s and oak floors throughout. The property enjoys a quiet location tucked away in this leafy backwater of Mere, with generous enclosed gardens, timber decked terrace, pergola, useful shed and self contained wooden studio/home office. An early viewing is highly recommended to secure this desirable property.

Approached: Via wooden latch gate, flagstone paved pathway leads to a short flight of steps, footpath leads to:

Entrance porch: Pitched and clay tiled roof canopy on timber uprights, attractive solid wood front door.

Entrance hallway: Spacious reception area, oak flooring, staircase, coat hooks and panel radiator.

Downstair cloakroom: Modern white suite comprising low level W.C, wash hand basin and built in cupboards.

Dining room: 15’ x 10’ Nicely proportioned room with good ceiling heights, chimney breast, open fireplace and brick reveals. Double panel radiator, wall lights, double glazed windows enjoying outlook onto garden and oak latch door.

Sitting room: 22’ x 15’ A wonderful character room, nicely proportioned with good ceiling height and exposed beams. Mellow brick chimney breast, open hearth, casement windows with window seat, double panel radiator and feature fireplace with wood burning stove creates a cosy focal point. Alcove book shelves, television aerial point and full height double glazed French doors enjoying outlook and access onto rear garden.
Kitchen: 21’ x 12’ Wonderful family room, well proportioned with good ceiling height. Well equipped and fitted with an extensive range of attractive shaker style floor and wall cupboards with matching drawers and trim. Contrasting granite work tops and counters, inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer taps, plumbing for appliances and ceramic tiled splash backs. Gas/electric cooker points, extractor canopy, oak flooring, wooden stable door to outside and a pair of full height glazed doors open into:

Garden/sun room: 10’ x 10’ An attractive and useful addition of oak glazed construction with vaulted ceiling and oak floor. Matching skylight velux windows and a pair of French doors enjoying outlook and access onto gardens.

Staircase: Oak return stairs to landing with wooden handrail.

Landing: Galleried handrail and spindles, oak floor, spacious reception area with panel radiator and double glazed window.

Master bedroom: 14’ x 12’ Nicely proportioned room with good ceiling height, oak floor, dual aspect double glazed windows and panel radiator.

En-suite bathroom: Modern suite comprising moulded acrylic bath with hot and cold taps, low level W.C, dresser top with inset wash hand basin and cupboards under. Oak floor, panel radiator, travertine tiling to walls and splash backs and obscure double glazed window.

Inner hall/bedroom 2: 11’5” x 10’ A bright and airy room with good ceiling height, oak floor, panel radiator, wardrobes to return wall, double glazed window and loft hatch.

Bedroom 3: 14’ x 11’2” Well proportioned room with good ceiling height, oak floor, panel radiator, built in wardrobes to return wall, shelving and double glazed window.

Bedroom 4: 10’4” X 8’2” Bright and airy room with good ceiling height, oak floor, panel radiator and double glazed window.

Bathroom: Modern suite comprising moulded acrylic bath with side panel, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C and oak floor. Travertine tiles to walls and splash backs, panel radiator, obscure double glazed window, shaver point and Mira shower with glass screen.

Outside: The gardens are an attractive and delightful feature and are a good but manageable size, enjoying a secluded and sheltered position. Predominately laid to lawn, the gardens are on two levels with the lower level being secluded and enclosed by old stone walling and timber panel fencing. There is an area of timber decking positioned at the far end of the garden, with a pergola, creating a pleasant area for outdoor seating and eating. The garden is stocked with an abundance of flowering plants, providing colour and interest through out the seasons. There is a useful wooden shed in the lower garden and a large timber summer house/studio which is accessed via steps and timber decking.

Council Tax Band: E
EPC rating: D
Property M²: 130

tenure: Freehold

viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.