£550,000 /Sale price

A charming detached 4 bedroom cottage superbly located in the popular village of Stapleford. Situated on a 0.25 acre plot. No Chain!Thatchers Cottage is an exceptionally charming property with a rich and varied history and has been in the same ownership for over 40 years. The property has previously been the village shop and the composer Vaughan Williams is believed to have stayed at the property and wrote symphonies. The accommodation is well proportioned and has a number of period features such as bay windows and an impressive inglenook stone and brick fireplace. The cottage is set on an enviable and private plot of almost 0.25 acres offering excellent potential to extend (subject to necessary consents). The property has been cared for, but would now benefit from modernisation. The accommodation is accessed via a covered porch leading into the entrance hall which has stairs to the first floor and leads to the principle reception rooms. The sitting room is at the rear of the building and benefits from a triple aspect with a bay window over looking the garden and a open fire. The family room was historically the kitchen and is a very cosy space with a large Aga (which supply's the heating) built into an impressive inglenook fireplace. There is also a separate dining room with double aspect. The kitchen has a selection of storage, double stainless steel sink, freestanding electric oven and walk-in pantry. There is also a ground floor shower room. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, 3 doubles and a single. The landing has 2 store cupboards and access to the loft. Externally the property has an exceptionally pretty and well cared for walled gardens. The front garden is edged by a beech hedge with a path to the front door. To the left side there is off road parking for 2-3 cars in front of the single garage. There is also a workshop and store. The rear garden is mostly walled and a particularly good size and has a great variety of specimen trees and shrubs.The property is situated in the village of Stapleford, a highly desirable village situated amidst picturesque countryside in the beautiful Wylye Valley. Local amenities include shop and garage, local inn, with primary schools in nearby Great Wishford. A great position to reach both Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools. The area offers a variety of excellent rural pursuits including walking, horse riding, cycling and fishing on the River Wylye. The Cathedral City of Salisbury, has more comprehensive shopping, entertainment and educational amenities and a main line railway station for London Waterloo. The A303 is approximately 3 miles to the North giving good access to London, via the M3, and to the West Country.The cottage is set in almost 0.25 acres of beautifully maintained gardens. There is a great variety of specimen plants and trees with well established boarders and flower beds. The front garden begins with an established beech hedge with a path to the front door and a large drive with parking for 2-3 cars. There is a garage attached to a useful store and separate workshop with power and lighting. The rear garden has a large lawn area, with a variety of well stocked flower borders and specimen trees with a green house and a shed. In all a private and large garden which is ideal for those with green fingers.Wiltshire CouncilGMains water, electricity and drainage are available to the property. Oil fired central heating.Leaving Salisbury on the A36 continue through Wilton heading north and proceed for approximately 3 miles passing through the villages of South Newton and Stoford and upon reaching Stapleford turn right onto Berwick Road. After 200 meters the property is on the left hand side.