West Dean, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

A beautifully proportioned family house and an annex, with unrivalled views over the Wiltshire countryside.

Description

Dean Hill House was significantly extended in 1991 to become a well-proportioned family home of just over 3,200sq ft. The house is located on the top of a chalk ridge landmark and has some of the finest views in the county. The National Trust, Pepperbox Hill is a short walk away and supports a rich and diverse array of rare species of orchids, juniper and yew woodland.

Entering through the front door you are welcomed by an elegant hallway leading to the principal rooms, with an oak staircase to the first floor. The dual aspect dining room has a fireplace and a bay window with sweeping views over Bentley Wood. The substantial drawing room is 25’ long and has a fireplace, two sets of French doors and a bay window, with far reaching views over the rural countryside and beyond.
The kitchen is well-appointed, with space for a breakfast table and the four-door oil-fired Aga, which is a focal point. There are plenty of cupboards and a pantry for storage. There is an integrated dishwasher, space for an American style fridge/freezer and an electric hob and oven for the summer months. The dual aspect sitting room is off the kitchen, offering further entertainment space with door out to the garden, and shares the same views over Bentley Wood and to the south, the Isle of Wight.

From the landing upstairs, the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, with separate enclosed shower. The second bedroom has an en suite bathroom with ‘Jack and Jill’ access. There are two further double bedrooms, one of which has its own en suite bathroom. A smaller fifth bedroom is currently used as a dressing room and could also be used as a nursery.

The oak framed annex was built in 2004 by the current owners and is finished with a classic décor interior. There is a sitting room, currently used as a games room, with a double bedroom and en suite bathroom above. The annex is heated by electricity and an electric hot water cylinder. Connected by a covered loggia is a store/utility room, with a two bay carport providing covered parking.


Outside
Approached off Ashmore Lane, the sweeping gravel drive leads to the front of the house with the carport just off. The house is surrounded by lawn and specimen trees, with outstanding views both to the north and the south on either side of the chalk escarpment. The garden is beautifully maintained and there are several herbaceous borders around the terrace which provide an abundance of colour in the summer months. The property further benefits from a hard tennis court.

Location

Dean Hill House is situated approximately 1.3 miles from the village of West Dean and 1.4 miles from the village of Whiteparish. West Dean has a local railway station which goes to both Salisbury and Southampton. Whiteparish is a thriving community and has a post office/community shop, village hall, primary school, a Grade II listed church, two pubs and a doctors surgery.

The market town of Romsey is approximately 9 miles from the property, offering a Waitrose and other amenities. Approximately 10 miles to the west lies the beautiful Cathedral city of Salisbury, which offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities. Trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately 90 minutes. Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at South Wilts Golf Club and High Post.

The A303 provides access to the south west and London, via the M3.

There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and Embley, as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar School.


All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,229 sq ft


Acreage: 1.5 Acres

Directions

SP5 1HN : Take the A36 out of Salisbury towards Southampton. After approximately 3 miles, take the turning to West Grimstead and continue through the village for approximately 3.6 miles. Turn right towards Whiteparish on Ashmore Lane. Once you have climbed to the top of the hill you will see the driveway to the house.

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Additional Info

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains electricity. Water is sourced from a borehole. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with sole agents Savills