4 bedroom house

A beautifully appointed 4 bedroom property which has been extended and refurbished to exacting standards throughout and is quietly situated in an enviable location in Harnham. Large and well cared for gardens with a plot of around 0.2 acres.

Whittledown is a beautifully presented and superbly appointed 4 bedroom residence in a quiet and enviable location in Harnham. The property was built in 1920 as the gardener’s cottage to Harnham Heights. It was extended in 2002 and then again by the current owner in 2014. Respected local builder Mouldings carried out the extensive refurbishment during the vendors ownership that included a re-organisation of the accommodation, taking the house back to brick with new wiring, plumbing, insulation and heating system with extensions to both ground and first floors. The subsequent finishes are to exacting standards with stylish and bespoke fixtures and fittings, a stunning Neptune kitchen, powder coated aluminium windows and doors, modern high quality bathroom suites, superb flooring throughout and a beautiful decorative finish both inside and out. The owner has also improved the gardens and grounds by updating the carport and garage as well as the wonderful veranda with an all weather aluminium louvred shade system. In all, it is a quite unique property which must be viewed to appreciate its premium position and the quality of the workmanship throughout.

The accommodation at Whittledown is both spacious and extremely versatile. Briefly, it comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, large kitchen/dining/living room, utility room, bedroom 4/garden room with en-suite shower room. On the first floor there is a large landing/study leading to 3 bedrooms, all of which are doubles, with an en-suite and a family bathroom with separate shower and bath.

The owner created the downstairs bedroom with en-suite facilities to allow for ground floor living if necessary. The layout was designed to make the very most of the south facing garden which can be accessed from all three reception rooms on the ground floor.

Whittledown is located in Harnham just off the Old Blandford Road, a popular residential area on the southern side of the Cathedral City of Salisbury. There is a local bus providing access into Salisbury. A variety of regionally recognised retail, cultural and educational establishments are within easy reach as well as a range of award winning restaurants, bars and a lively twice weekly farmers market. An outstanding variety of leisure facilities are available nearby including golf, fishing, walking and riding.The property is in a prime position to reach both Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools, and Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and Preparatory School. Salisbury District Hospital is only a 5 minute drive from the property. Salisbury train station is nearby and offers direct links to London Waterloo in 90 minutes and the A303 provides access to the southwest and to London via the M3.

Whittledown benefits from a plot of around 0.2 acre. On the front drive there is off road parking for 3/4 vehicles on a pavioured drive accessed by its slide and swing wrought iron gates. There is a stylish oak frame carport and a small single garage mainly used for storage with power and lighting. The property can be accessed down both sides to the stunning rear south facing garden. There is a wonderful raised veranda with aluminium louvred light and shade roof leading directly from the rear of the property which makes an ideal outdoor dining area. Wide steps lead down to the lawn which can also be accessed via the brick ramp. The garden has been extensively landscaped and has a large lawn area framed by pathways and productive flowerbeds including a rose bed, loganberries and a variety of mature shrubs and plants. The garden enjoys a high degree of privacy from its neighbours and is ideal for those with green fingers.

Band F

Mains water, electricity and gas are available to the property. Private drainage by septic tank.

Leaving Salisbury via Exeter Street and at the roundabout go straight over onto Newbridge Road. At the next roundabout take the A3094 down the Netherhampton Road and then the second left onto the Old Blandford Road. Continue up the hill and pass the turning right for Harnwood Road and then immediately on the left hand side there is a small gravel track, take this gravel track and Whittledown is the second property on the right hand side.

Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury