Detached house for sale in Tanners Lane, Shrewton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3

Karrick House is a charming part-thatched property believed to date back to 1750, that offers more than 3,500 sq. Ft of stylish and well-presented accommodation arranged over three floors all of which is presented in immaculate order.

The property, which has been extended by the current owners to include further contemporary accommodation, is set in a very convenient position in the heart of the popular Wiltshire village of Shrewton, within walking distance of many of its amenities.

The property opens onto a 29ft sitting and dining room with wooden parquet flooring, a brick-built fireplace and timber beams overhead. There is also a comfortable drawing room, its fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove, and with double doors leading to a sunny garden room. Further everyday living space includes the useful study and the home gym, both of which are towards the rear of the property. The kitchen and breakfast room is at the heart of the home and includes walnut kitchen units, integrated appliances, a central island and space for a large dining table.

There is also one double bedroom and a shower room on the ground floor which could be suitable for a dependent relative. The first floor is accessed via the impressive rear hall which showcases a covered well and provides a recently re fitted family shower room and a further four double bedrooms including the generous principal bedroom, which has built-in storage and an en suite shower room.

In addition, the second floor provides a further double bedroom. The detached annexe offers useful ancillary accommodation with an open-plan sitting area and kitchen, one double bedroom and a shower room. It is ideal for family members, guests or for use as a holiday let (subject to any necessary consents).<br /><br />The property is set in a delightful mature garden with pristine lawns, a pond, paved terracing, colourful flowerbeds and established border shrubs.

The garden also includes a summer house and two gazebos for al fresco dining or simply sitting and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. At the front of the property, electric gates open onto a gravel driveway with off street parking for several vehicles. There is also gravelled off street parking in front of the gates.<br /><br />The property is set in the village of Shrewton in Wiltshire’s Salisbury Plain, surrounded by beautiful countryside and very close to the world-famous Stonehenge. Shrewton has a convenience store with post office, a doctor’s surgery and a primary school, while nearby Amesbury offers a further choice of shops, supermarkets and schooling.

Historic Salisbury is 11 miles away, and provides an excellent range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. There are fast road links to the A303, which is just two miles away and joins the M3 to London. Train services are provided at Salisbury (London Waterloo).

The local area provides many opportunities for walking, riding and cycling, including walks across Salisbury Plain, along the nearby River Wylye and at the beautiful Langford Lakes Nature Reserve.

The area is also very popular because of the excellent selection of schools at all levels. There are popular primary schools in surrounding villages and Salisbury retains grammar schools for both boys and girls. Public schools in the area include Warminster, Dauntseys, Port Regis and in Salisbury the Cathedral School, Godolphin and Chafyn Grove. Marlborough, St Mary's Calne, Bryanston, Sherborne and Bath are all accessible.