5 bed country house for sale

Stockbridge Road, Lopcombe, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5

An exquisite four bedroom, three bathroom house finished to an incredibly high standard with ancillary accommodation and picturesque rural views.

Upon entering the property, you are immediately struck by the size and impressive proportions throughout. The double height entrance hall is flooded in natural light and the gallery landing ensures a wonderful feeling of space. The study to the right offers a peaceful place to work away from the bulk of the ground floor accommodation. To the left is a triple aspect sitting room which has bifold doors out to the terrace and a large wood burning stove.

As you walk through the double doors in the hall, you step into the open plan kitchen/dining/living room which is a show stopper. The bespoke kitchen has an abundance of wall hung and base units for storage and plenty of worktop space via the central island. All the units are timber, there is a Quooker tap and the central island/breakfast bar offers the opportunity for casual dining. The dining area which is generous enables a seamless flow for entertaining and the living area is on the far side of the “L” from the kitchen. This coupled with two sets of bi fold doors offers the opportunity for indoor/outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining. The ground floor is completed by a utility room with a back door and a downstairs w/c.

Moving upstairs, the dual aspect principal suite offers an enormous amount of space including a dressing area and ensuite bathroom which has a separate bath and shower. Bedroom two is also a dual aspect ensuite double bedroom with views over the surrounding fields and there are two further double bedrooms. The first floor is completed by the family bathroom, there is also a large, boarded loft room with electricity offering further space if required.

Lopcombe House is ideally situated in a rural yet accessible location between the beautiful Cathedral Cities of Salisbury and Winchester both of which benefit from a range of shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and a hospital. Stockbridge, approximately six miles away, offers a charming high street with shops, brasseries, a Post Office, hotels, traditional pubs, churches, a doctor’s surgery, and both primary and secondary schooling.

There are excellent road links with easy access to the A303 and M3 and good rail services from Winchester to London Waterloo. The attractive undulating land offers some stunning views over the rural landscape and there are excellent opportunities for a wide range of country pursuits including walking and riding on your doorstep.

For commuters, London lies around 70 miles distant, with regular train services to Waterloo from Winchester (journey times from about 55 minutes), as well as from Andover, Salisbury, and Grateley - just a five-minute drive from the property. Road links are equally convenient, with the A30 and A303 nearby, the latter connecting directly to the M3 for swift access to London and the West Country. The nearest bus stops are located approximately 150 metres away and provide regular services to Salisbury, Winchester, Andover, and surrounding villages.

The property is approached via an electric gate and this in turn leads to a sweeping driveway with the property being centrally located in a plot of approximately 0.7 acre. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area and bordered by mature planting and attractive flower beds. This provides the opportunity for alfresco dining and plenty of entertaining space to appreciate the spectacular rural views. Moreover, there is a hot tub on the lower terrace to ensure a private and secluded spot to relax and recharge. There is a further lawned garden on the side of the property creating plenty of outdoor space for family life.

A detached garage / car port with electric garage doors has an additional annexe / studio with its own shower room and kitchenette, providing excellent guest accommodation or potential additional income.

Council Tax: Band G

Services: Air source heat pump, water softener, underfloor electric heating. Septic tank and water harvesting system. 4k Video Cameras and an alarm system.

Broadband: Cat 6 cabling throughout the property. Fibre to the Cabinet (fftc). For internet and mobile services check Ofcom's website.

From Salisbury, proceed in a north easterly direction along the A30 towards Andover. At Lopcombe Corner turn right signposted Stockbridge., still following the A30. Lopcombe House will then be on the righthand side just after the turning to Stockbridge.