5 bed country house for sale

Dowtys Lane, Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3

An exceptional and beautifully presented village home with well appointed accommodation and unrivalled rural views set on a plot approaching 2.25 acres.

Dowtys is located on the edge of the popular Nadder Valley village of Dinton and approached via a quiet lane, onto a private drive which sweeps around the property. The house was extensively refurbished and extended in 2004 by the current owners to exacting standards to create a wonderful family home of 4,740 square feet which makes the most of the fine southerly rural views, and was a worthy winner of a 2006 Salisbury Civic Society Conservation Scheme award. The house has striking facades with brick and stone elevations and part oak cladding under pitched clay tiled and slate roofs. There is a high degree of charm and character throughout with exposed beams, stone walls, combined with feature floor to ceiling windows and the modern conveniences of underfloor heating to the ground floor and high performing double glazing makes this an efficient and highly desirable property.

The drive leads to a gravelled courtyard with parking for several vehicles. The front door, located at the rear of the property enters to a charming entrance hall with Purbeck flagstone floor and a sweeping bespoke oak staircase. Off the hall is the large study with vaulted ceiling and original stone wall. The kitchen/family room has a continuation of the stone flooring and is the hub of the home with a selection of base and wall mounted units, both granite and oak work tops with an inset sink, Alpha range cooker and a conventional electric oven with hob. The kitchen has ample space for a large table and with stable door into the garden. A corridor with further full height storage and a walk-in larder leads to the utility room where the boiler is located. The ground floor has 3 elegant reception rooms including a Snug with an attractive fireplace and inset wood burner; an inner hall has a second staircase and a door to a small pantry/storage area beside the stunning Dining room with oak flooring and extensive book cases with cupboards beneath. The Sitting room is located in the south wing and has a feature vaulted ceiling, wood burner and large sliding doors to the garden: Its many windows make this a light and highly appealing room.Beyond the Sitting room there is access to a ground floor annexe which comprises a bedroom, bathroom with shower and a Garden room with superb views. This versatile space could easily be used as an office study or play area.

On the first floor the majority of the rooms have a wonderful feeling of space due to the vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. The main landing has a wardrobe and two airing cupboards. The large master bedroom has a dual aspect with superb views over the gardens and farm land beyond. There is a dressing area with wardrobes that leads to the en-suite with a bath and separate shower. There are 3 further double bedrooms all with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. Bedroom 3 is a particularly stylish room with a built-in wardrobe and sink unit. There is a family bathroom with panelled bath, separate shower, WC and wash hand basin, and a separate shower room with WC and wash hand basin.

Dowtys is situated on the eastern edge of the popular Nadder Valley village of Dinton. The village has its own primary and pre-school, public house, church, village green and cricket pitch. It is approximately 5 miles west from the delightful market town of Wilton which offers a range of shops for everyday needs. The Cathedral City of Salisbury is about 8.5 miles with a wider range of shopping, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities. Salisbury Station and nearby Tisbury station offer a direct train service to London Waterloo taking from 1 hour and 25 minutes and the A303 provides access to the southwest and to London via the M3.There is a wide selection of excellent state and private schools in the area including Chafyn Grove School The Cathedral School, Sandroyd School, Godolphin Girls School as well as being within catchment of both Bishop Wordsworth's and South Wilts Grammar Schools and Shaftesbury state boarding Secondary school. Dinton itself is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has over 5 national trust properties within the village offering excellent walking, riding and cycling. There is golf, rugby, tennis in nearby Salisbury and racecourses in Salisbury and Wincanton.

Dowtys is situated in an elevated south facing position overlooking the Nadder valley and grounds that have been lovingly cared for by its owners. The property is approached via a tree lined drive: Passing an orchard, a wildlife pond, and open grassed area which terminates in a spacious gravel parking area. There is a double car port which also provides good space for a wood store. There is a separate triple garage block with work shop area. This is block built and finished in oak cladding beneath a slate roof. The building benefits from four sets of stylish double cart doors and an alarm system. Steps to the side lead to a large store room above which could be used as an office or converted into further accommodation (subject to necessary consents).
To the south of the house there is a beautiful patio area which overlooks the lawn and formal garden, and farmland beyond. The patio is edged by well stocked flower borders, with wisteria and magnolia. The lawn leads to a fine row of lime trees. There are productive raised vegetable beds as well. A further drive leads to the top of the plot where there is another outbuilding currently used as a wood store. The large grassed area could be fenced off and this outbuilding used for stabling if required. A gate leads directly onto a footpath which in turn leads to miles of walking in Grovely woods.
In all, a quite magnificent example of a country house set privately and peacefully on its own grounds and within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape (aonb). A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate its fine finish and beautiful surroundings.

Band H

Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Heating via an oil fired system.

From our offices in Salisbury, take the A36 to Wilton turning left onto the A30. Follow this road, turning right at Barford St Martin onto the B3089. Continue for 3 miles to the village of Dinton. Turn immediately right onto Sandhills Road and after 150 meters turn right onto Dowtys Lane. The property will be found at the top of the lane.

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