3 bed country house for sale

Pentridge, Salisbury, Dorset SP5

A beautifully finished three/four bedroom, two bathroom period house set in a half acre plot situated in the rural village of Pentridge.

The property has stunning rural views over the local farmland and offers the perfect opportunity for a rural lifestyle with excellent outwalking and a large garden with the potential to reinstate a growing vegetable section alongside an orchard.

Spanning almost 2,000 sq ft this period house offers an abundance of accommodation set over two floors. Upon entering the property, you go straight into the dual aspect kitchen which is well finished with a Belfast sink, tiled floor, plenty of storage via wall hung and base units and an abundance of worktop space. The kitchen adjoins the dining room which is again dual aspect and has attractive wooden panelling, space for a large dining table and wood floorboards. The spacious living room, has a statement fireplace with a wood burning stove, is dual aspect and has parquet flooring. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a well finished shower room which has tongue and groove panelling.

Moving upstairs, the expansive principal bedroom has built in storage and space for further wardrobes if needed. There are two further double bedrooms and games room/double bedroom four which is accessed via bedroom three. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, Pentridge is a lovely countryside hamlet surrounded by the rolling open landscape of the Cranborne Chase, perfect for enjoying rural pursuits such as walking, riding, cycling and fishing, and recently granted International Dark Skies status. The cottage is particularly well situated for country walks, with a public footpath nearby leading up to Penbury Knoll. The Dorset Cursus runs parallel to the village.There are plenty of local farm shops and village hubs including Sixpenny Handley, Bowerchalke, and Coombe Bissett for day to day amenities. Salisbury, with its wide range of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational activities, offers a direct train service to London Waterloo (journey time from 85 minutes). The A303 provides access to the South West and London via the M3.The surrounding area boasts numerous excellent schools, both private and state, including Clayesmore, Dauntseys, Warminster School, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, along with Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.

The property is surrounded on three sides by a delightful garden with an abundance of mature shrubs, trees and herbaceous borders. There is a large rear area laid to orchard with apple and cherry trees and wild flowers. Furthermore, there is off-street parking for at least four vehicles with gates behind for enhanced privacy.

Council Tax Band F

Mains water and electricity.
Oil fired central heating.
Private drainage.

From Salisbury take the A354 signed to Blandford and continue south for approximately 10 miles. Shortly after a section of dual carriageway, and the village of Woodyates, the road widens and the left turn to Pentridge is signposted. On entering the village turn right and continue along the lane The Burrow is located on the right towards the end of the village.