Detached house for sale in Ford, Salisbury SP4

The property is beautifully presented throughout and has much character with stunning period features such as wooden beams, exposed brick walls and open fireplaces. The ground floor accommodation comprises a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with ample wall and base units and space for a dining table with double doors opening into the grounds. The dual-aspect sitting room is a lovely room with the eye immediately drawn to the exposed brick inglenook fireplace with log-burning stove, beyond which lies, through French doors the conservatory leading out into the gardens. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a dual aspect snug/ study, a spacious entrance hallway and a cloakroom. On the first floor are three generous bedrooms, serviced by a family bathroom along with a vaulted dual-aspect master bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

Outside

One of the property's most outstanding features are the partly walled gardens, which offer a high degree of privacy. To the rear of the house is a generous terrace adjacent to the conservatory and doors that lead from the kitchen/breakfast room. The majority of the gardens are to the side of the house being laid to lawn. On one side, a gate leads onto the lane, whilst on the other the gate leads to the parking area, which can accommodate numerous vehicles. The garden has well-stocked herbaceous borders planted with a range of quintessential English garden plants, framed by a bank, which rises to the open fields behind. There is also a useful triple garden shed, which would have ideal use as a workshop or home office subject to consents.

Situation

Ford is a much sought after village on the outskirts of the Cathedral city of Salisbury. Ford itself is perfectly positioned to provide easy access to the city centre. Salisbury has regionally recognised retail, cultural and educational establishments, as well as a range of award-winning restaurants and bars.

The property is within walking distance of these as well as being in a prime position to reach an excellent selection of educational establishments. Salisbury train station offers direct links to London Waterloo in 83 minutes, while Southampton Airport (24 miles) offers daily flights to a number of national and international destinations. The A303 provides access to the south west and additionally London via the M3.

The property is also within a prime position to reach both Bishop Wordsworth's and South Wilts grammar schools, and an array of schools in the independent sector including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and Godolphin Preparatory School. Salisbury itself is surrounded by picturesque countryside, popular for many outdoor pursuits including golf at South Wilts, High Post and Hamptworth, and an abundance of options for fine walking and riding.