House For Sale £800,000
There are not many homes that have excited Historic England like Kings Farm has. The farmhouse dates back to 1462, approaching 600 years old. This Grade II* listed home has an intriguing history, the four pairs of original Cruck Frames are largely complete and visible in places throughout much of the house and coming together in the loft space. The charming original farmhouse structure is then combined with Georgian styling in the more recent additions. The ceiling timbers in the inglenook living room at the pantiled end of the building are particularly fine, whilst those at the Eastern end of the farm are older but more rugged. This seamless blend of ancient character and elegant space makes this a truly rare opportunity.
Nestled in a plot that extends to circa three quarters of an acre is Kings Farm, a grade II* Listed part thatched farmhouse with adjoining outbuilding and a one bedroom attached annexe. The home requires full refurbishment and is prime for extension or conversion (subject to usual permissions).
Internally the house is somewhat dated and requires significant modernisation, though there are a number of desirable features such exposed beams and gorgeous Inglenook fireplaces. Currently the layout extends to almost 3384 sq. Ft. The accommodation comprises a four reception rooms, four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room and three additional shower or bathrooms. The attached annexe boasts a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom.
Properties of this scope are rarely available and a viewing would afford those wishing to combine the benefits of rural living whilst being able to access all the amenities of a thriving village.
Outside
Positioned adjacent on the edge of Winterslow the home sits to the rear of its 1 acre plot.
There is a parking area that in turn leads to the attached garage and carport with a useful attached store.
The gardens wrap around the home with the majority laying to the front and side enjoy a sunny southerly aspect. The hedged boundaries provide a wonderful degree of privacy. The expansive grounds are laid to lawn with contoured herbaceous beds and borders and interspersed with specimen trees and a well-stocked orchard. This quintessential cottage garden overall is a blank canvas ready for the next owner to create their dream home in their dream garden.
Situation
Kings Farm is situated on the edge of the pretty village of Winterslow surrounded by picturesque countryside ideal for enjoying various rural pursuits. There are excellent local walks and rides over the surrounding countryside, including Bentley Wood which, together with the adjacent Blackmoor Copse, form one of the largest areas of woodland in Wiltshire. Salisbury is approximately 6 miles South West and has excellent recreational facilities which include a cinema, leisure centre, arts centre and theatre, there is also a train station with a direct railway service to London Waterloo in approximately 86 minutes, alternatively Grateley station, approximately 77 minutes from London Waterloo, is within an easy drive. Salisbury has an excellent choice of educational establishments including both grammar schools, which boast excellent Ofsted reports. Winterslow itself offers a fantastic range of local amenities including a village shop, post office, doctors' surgery, a public house, churches, a village hall and two large recreation grounds. There is also a wonderful pre-school group and a local primary school, Winterslow C of E Primary School (rated Good by Ofsted 2017).
Additional Information
Council Tax : Band E
Nestled in a plot that extends to circa three quarters of an acre is Kings Farm, a grade II* Listed part thatched farmhouse with adjoining outbuilding and a one bedroom attached annexe. The home requires full refurbishment and is prime for extension or conversion (subject to usual permissions).
Internally the house is somewhat dated and requires significant modernisation, though there are a number of desirable features such exposed beams and gorgeous Inglenook fireplaces. Currently the layout extends to almost 3384 sq. Ft. The accommodation comprises a four reception rooms, four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room and three additional shower or bathrooms. The attached annexe boasts a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom.
Properties of this scope are rarely available and a viewing would afford those wishing to combine the benefits of rural living whilst being able to access all the amenities of a thriving village.
Outside
Positioned adjacent on the edge of Winterslow the home sits to the rear of its 1 acre plot.
There is a parking area that in turn leads to the attached garage and carport with a useful attached store.
The gardens wrap around the home with the majority laying to the front and side enjoy a sunny southerly aspect. The hedged boundaries provide a wonderful degree of privacy. The expansive grounds are laid to lawn with contoured herbaceous beds and borders and interspersed with specimen trees and a well-stocked orchard. This quintessential cottage garden overall is a blank canvas ready for the next owner to create their dream home in their dream garden.
Situation
Kings Farm is situated on the edge of the pretty village of Winterslow surrounded by picturesque countryside ideal for enjoying various rural pursuits. There are excellent local walks and rides over the surrounding countryside, including Bentley Wood which, together with the adjacent Blackmoor Copse, form one of the largest areas of woodland in Wiltshire. Salisbury is approximately 6 miles South West and has excellent recreational facilities which include a cinema, leisure centre, arts centre and theatre, there is also a train station with a direct railway service to London Waterloo in approximately 86 minutes, alternatively Grateley station, approximately 77 minutes from London Waterloo, is within an easy drive. Salisbury has an excellent choice of educational establishments including both grammar schools, which boast excellent Ofsted reports. Winterslow itself offers a fantastic range of local amenities including a village shop, post office, doctors' surgery, a public house, churches, a village hall and two large recreation grounds. There is also a wonderful pre-school group and a local primary school, Winterslow C of E Primary School (rated Good by Ofsted 2017).
Additional Information
Council Tax : Band E
