6 bedroom detached house

An elegant and finely finished 17th Century residence with well appointed accommodation of around 4,000 square feet. The Grade II* listed property is set in a generous acre plot on an edge of village setting.

The Old Manor House is an exquisite detached Grade II* property with stone and flint elevations under a pitched clay tiled roof. The current owners have undertaken an extensive refurbishment project to exacting standards with sympathetic high quality finishings as well as the preservation of numerous attractive original details. A real emphasis has been placed on bringing the property into the 21st century by updating and improving its services; there is a modern oil fired central heating system with new hand cast radiators, re-wiring and new RCD unit, refurbished mullion windows, restored coving and skirting boards, bespoke oak internal doors, a comprehensive and extensive regime of exposing and preserving stone and wood work, almost complete decorative overhaul with a high level of detail and quality floor coverings.

The creation is a unique period property with charming accommodation and yet contemporary refinements such as stunning Burlington and Hurlington bathroom suites. Houses of this period often suffer dark interiors with low ceilings and small windows, however this problem has been successfully alleviated at The Old Manor, and the house has a lovely bright interior with an excellent combination of 3 reception rooms, 6 double bedrooms and 6 bathrooms all arranged over 3 floors, making the accommodation exceptionally versatile and perfect for a large family or a buyer who requires space.

This intriguing history is worthy of mention in Pevsner (the D-Day landings were planned in this house). Dated 1613 the house is a fine example of the local style of that period, with its distinctive flint elevations, tall gables and a steeply pitched roof.

The property is accessed by an ‘in and out’ drive providing ample parking and leads to a useful carport. The approach to the property provides real kurb appeal with a highly pleasing facade and beautifully presented gardens leading to the front door. On entrance the property has a welcoming dining hall with a lime stone tiled flooring and underfloor heating which leads to the principle ground floor accommodation.

Every effort has been made to instil a quality finish, the mullion windows which continue throughout most of the property have been painstakingly refurbished. Throughout the property there are exposed timers, stone and other charming original features which have been preserved. The sitting room has a stunning fire place with large bay window looking down the length of the garden. The library has a beautiful exposed brick fireplace with woodburner and bay window. The kitchen has not been modernised but has a Smallbones kitchen with an excellent selection of storage and ample room for a breakfast table. The ground floor also has a useful utility room, stunning Hurlingham designer cloak room, boot room and garden room. The first floor has been significantly improved to provide wonderful bedroom accommodation. The landing has a Jacobean stair case which has been striped and waxed to a stunning finish. The 1st floor landing has oak pannelled walls and provides access to 4 double bedrooms and 2 modern finely finished Burlington bathroom suites. The master bedroom is simply beautiful with an exposed brick fire place with woodburner, spiral staircase which leads to a dressing room with refurbished en-suite. The 2nd floor was originally in a very poor state and has been thoughtfully designed and now elegantly presented with 2 bedrooms both with en-suites, (and a large dressing room with shower room leading from the spiral stair case in Bedroom 1 on the first floor).

The only way to appreciate the efforts and expenditure that have gone into The Old Manor House is an internal viewing. Please call today to organise an appointment.

The quiet setting above the River Avon in the pretty hamlet of Milston is another of the many things that make The Old Manor House special. Nestling in the Avon Valley, the largest of the five rivers that flows towards Salisbury, it is surrounded by the most striking countryside with the wide open spaces of Salisbury Plain to the north and picturesque river valleys to the south. Although rural it is not isolated, it is 5 minutes to the shops and amenities in Bulford, 5 miles from the A303 and 20 minutes from Salisbury. There is excellent walking, riding and cycling all around and many other good opportunities for leisure and recreation.

The location is popular as a rural retreat and with those who commute or travel outside the area on a regular basis, quick access on to the A303 making for an easy drive back to London or to the business centres along the M3/M25 corridor. There are also fast regular trains to London from Grateley (Waterloo) and Pewsey (Paddington). The area is also well known for its wide selection of schools at all levels, and as well as good local primary and state secondary schools, public schools in the area include Farleigh and St Francis (prep), Dauntseys, Marlborough College, St Mary's Calne and Warminster schools as well as the schools in Salisbury including the Cathedral School, Leaden Hall and Chaffyn Grove.

The Old Manor House has the benefit of a large well kept garden which is largely to the west of the house, and along with a backdrop of the pretty parish church, it provides a lovely setting for the house. The house is approached from the north over a tarmac 'in and out' drive, plenty of parking space and a central lawn with attractive borders and staddle stones. Beyond the drive the gardens are largely laid to lawn with mature borders and interspersed with many specimen trees and shrubs. There is a Car Port to one side of the drive adjacent to the back door to the house, and there are two useful outbuilding, one a garden shed and the other a useful workshop. In all the garden extends to about 1.00 acre.

Council Tax Band G

Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage.

Leave Salisbury heading north on the A345 to Amesbury. Stay on the main road through Amesbury and at the first set of traffic lights (next to the petrol station) turn right and follow the road up to the large roundabout on the edge of Solstice Park. Take the first exit left and go over the A303 and straight over the next roundabout towards Bulford. On reaching the village of Bulford go straight over the crossroads passing the petrol station on the left. At the 'T' junction bear right and after a short distance take the second left (effectively straight on) and follow this road out of the village. After approximately 2 miles take the second left turning which is signposted to Milston. At the bottom of the hill the road bears right and the drive to The Old Manor House is then the first turning on the left after the church.