5 bedroom detached house for sale

LOCATION: Mere is an attractive small Wiltshire town nestling under chalk downs. It has a surprisingly good range of facilities including two supermarkets, shops, bank, post office, doctors’ and dental surgeries, schools, inns and churches of various denominations. The centre of Mere is designated a Conservation Area in which a strict planning policy operates to preserve its special character. The town contains many handsome stone buildings. The surrounding country is most attractive with access to both rolling downland and pasture. Larger towns in the area include Gillingham with an excellent secondary school enjoying a good reputation, Shaftesbury, Wincanton and Warminster. There is a main railway station at Gillingham which is 10 minutes drive away with services to London (Waterloo 2 hours) and Exeter whilst the A303, which links with the M3, provides east-west road travel.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Storm porch with light to front door.

ENTRANCE HALL: A large welcoming entrance with engineered oak flooring, radiator, coved ceiling and stairs to first floor.

LIVING ROOM: 17’6” (into bay) x 11’6” A spacious room with Heta wood burning stove, large bay window to front aspect, engineered oak flooring, radiator and coved ceiling. 

STUDY: 12’3” (into bay) x 7’11” Large bay window and radiator.

KITCHEN/DINER: 19’6” x 10’9” This is a particular feature being the social hub of the house with patio doors leading out to a large paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. A stylish fitted kitchen with a range of shaker style base and drawer units topped with a Minerva work top. Rangemaster stainless steel sink, inset large induction hob, built-in double oven with cupboard above and below, radiator, engineered oak floor and window enjoying an outlook over the garden and fields beyond. Opening to:

UTILITY ROOM: 7’11” x 7’11” Engineered oak flooring, radiator, window to rear aspect, and doors to cloakroom and side path.

INTERNAL STORE: Useful storage room with built-in shelves.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, wash basin with tiled splashback, engineered oak floor, radiator and window.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Airing cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler and fitted shelving for linen. Loft hatch.

BEDROOM 1: 13’3” (extending to 17’7”) x 9’10” A delightful master bedroom enjoying views over the garden and hills beyond. Radiator, built-in wardrobe and door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Shower cubicle, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail, tiled floor and window. 

BEDROOM 2: 11’6” x 8’10” Radiator, window to front aspect and built-in wardrobe.

BEDROOM 3: 11’10” x 8’ Radiator, window to front aspect and recess ideal for wardrobe.

BEDROOM 4: 12’7” (narrowing to 9’) x 8’ Radiator, window to rear aspect enjoying far reaching views and recess ideal for wardrobe.

BEDROOM 5: 8’10” x 7’8” Radiator, window to front aspect and built-in bed.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled to splash prone areas and window.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN: The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a driveway to one side providing off road parking. Side path to:

REAR GARDEN: A delightful landscaped garden with a paved patio, timber decking terrace, generous area of lawn all bordered with shrubs and flowers and enclosed by timber fencing.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.