Gaters Lane, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Sp4
A CHARMING DETACHED PERIOD HOME WITH BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION AND STUNNING LANDSCAPED GARDENS WITH VIEWS ACROSS WATER MEADOWS SITUATED IN AN ATTRACTIVE LANE WITH MINIMAL PASSING TRAFFIC
A unique period property with tremendous character, spacious well-presented accommodation and a stunning southerly facing garden, kitchen garden and copse. The property is situated near the River Bourne, which crosses Gaters Lane as a deep ford meaning that very few vehicles pass the front of the house. Excellent walking can be enjoyed in the nearby farmland and countryside along a variety of footpaths and up to Figsbury Ring.
The property enjoys a private situation, set well back from the road and at the end of a quiet lane in Winterbourne Dauntsey, which is a Wiltshire village in the Bourne Valley, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Salisbury, located along the A338. The village adjoins the ancient parishes of Winterbourne Earls and Winterbourne Gunner. There is a thriving village community of all ages within the Winterbournes and facilities include a public house, three churches and an excellent primary school and nursery. There are also regular bus services to Salisbury which offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities (including the grammar schools, also private schools: Godolphin, Chafyn Grove and Salisbury Cathedral School) as well as a mainline railway station providing fast services to Waterloo. There is a mainline railway station at Grateley, 9 miles away (Waterloo in 75 minutes).
Porch
Attractive angled walls. Quadruple aspect windows with views of the landscaped gardens. Half glazed door to outside. Coir mat at threshold. Quarry tiled floor. Panelled door beneath, exposed lintel into:
Dining Hall
Open brick fireplace (not currently in use), exposed beam above. Picture window to front aspect. Exposed ceiling beam. Wall lights. Limestone tiled floor. Arch to Sitting Room. Opening beneath beam into inner hall. Latch doors conceal cloakroom and plant room.
Cloakroom
(Spacious and well-appointed) Comprising white wash hand basin. Tiled splashback and cupboards beneath. Mirror strip light/shaver socket over. WC. Limestone tiled floor. Coat hooks. Space to add shower. Window to front aspect. Down lighter. Extractor fan.
Plant Room
Worcester mains gas fired boiler. Pressurised hot water cylinder. Water softener storage.
Sitting Room
Attractive angled walls create large glazed bay with central double doors, all enjoying beautiful views over the attractively landscaped gardens. Open fireplace (not in use). Recess to either side of chimney breast, one with built-in cupboards. Further window to side aspect. Limestone tiled flooring. Wall lights.
Inner Hall
Attractive mosaic ceramic and quarry tiled floor. Turning staircase with half landing rising to the first floor. Internal porthole window. Ceiling light point.
Study
Picture window overlooking the kitchen garden and towards the water meadows. High recess with display shelving. Further tall recess also with shelving. Oak flooring. Ceiling spot lights.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Kitchen: Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Polished granite work surfaces with similar upstand and ceramic tiled splashbacks. Solid oak fronted high and low level cupboards and drawers. Inglenook fireplace with open fronted brick bread oven to one side, also housing Rangemaster cooker. Two large ovens, separate grill, four ring gas hob and hotplate/griddle to one side, all with tiled splashback. Exposed beam above. Recesses to either side of chimney breast, one with built-in larder. Space and plumbing for American style fridge freezer. Space for central table/butcher’s block. Limestone tiled flooring. Spot lights. Window to side aspect. Glazed door into long utility. Wide opening into: Breakfast/sitting area: (Dual aspect) Glazed doors and windows on two aspects afford views over the landscaped gardens. Ceiling and wall light points. Limestone tiled flooring. Coir mat at threshold.
Utility Room
(Excellent long room with boot area to one end) Glazing on three aspects. L-shaped stone worktops. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Space and plumbing for washing machine with room for dryer to side. Low cupboards. Attractive views over the garden and surrounding water meadows. Broom cupboard. Oak flooring. Door to outside. Exposed chalk block to one wall. Towel radiator. Spot lights. Loft hatch.
FIRST FLOOR
Split Level Landing
Ceiling light. Recess with display shelving. Doors to:
Principal Bedroom
Featuring angled gable end walls with three large arched windows affording beautiful views over the main garden. Open cast iron fireplace. Ceramic tiled hearth with display sill above. Recess to either side of chimney breast. Further window to side aspect. Exposed beam. Pendant light point.
Bedroom 2
(Large double bedroom with high vaulted ceiling) Large leaded window with views over the main garden. Pendant light point. Open fireplace (not in use). Recesses to either side of chimney breast, one with shower cubicle, the other with built-in vanity unit. White basin, mixer tap, tiled splashback, mirror and spot lights above. Pendant light point.
Bedroom 3
(Double bedroom) Open brick fireplace (not in use) with stone hearth. Window to the side aspect. Exposed brick and chalk block panels. Exposed framework. Wall lights.
Bedroom 4
(Dual aspect single bedroom) Windows to front and side aspect. Ceiling light point. Latch door conceals deep cupboard with U-shaped shelving.
Bathroom
(Well presented and appointed) White suite comprising twin wash hand basin each with mixer tap, large mirror strip light/shaver socket above, double cupboard beneath. Panelled bath with mixer tap to one end. WC. Quadrant curved glass/tiled shower enclosure with overhead and handheld attachments. Part tiled walls. Chrome towel radiator. Window to side aspect with far reaching views to water meadows. Ceiling spot lights.
WC
White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back with mirror above. Leaded window to side aspect. Ceiling light.
SECOND FLOOR
Attic Room
Accessed via a low turning staircase. Two built-in cupboards. Latch door. Arched window to side aspect overlooking the kitchen garden. Built-in cupboards. Ceiling light point.
OUTSIDE
Parking and Garaging
Property situated towards the end of Gaters Lane. Gravel parking extends to the front of two detached garages. Central gate and lean-to car port to one side. EV charging point.
Garage 1
Light and power connected. Electric remote operated roller doors to front and rear. Concrete base, boarded loft.
Garage 2
Electric roller door to front. Light and power connected.
The Gardens
The frontage of the property is enclosed by substantial shaped box and yew hedging. Gate and path to front entrance. The main lawn extends to the south eastern side of the house where there are beautifully stocked herbaceous borders, a central pergola with climbing roses, further pergola with wisteria, a large beech tree, sandstone terraces and pathways, a large summerhouse, well and a gazebo, ideal for barbeques and al fresco entertaining. To the rear and opposite side of the property there is a large kitchen garden enclosed by palisade fencing where attractive views are enjoyed over surrounding water meadows. Four long raised vegetable and soft fruit beds, all enclosed with steel frame and netting, large hardwood frame greenhouse and three garden sheds, all interlinked by paved paths.
Side Garden/ Orchard
Wild flower area, rosemary bushes, flowers, willow tree, fruit trees, block paved paths, all enclosed by tall hedging and/or picket fencing.
Extended Garden and Copse
To the west and north side there is a strip of ground containing a drainage ditch which widens into a copse area where there are a number of trees.
Services
All mains services are connected. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
Directions
SP4 6ER
Council Tax Band
G - Wiltshire
