Stratford Sub Castle, Salisbury

THE PROPERTY A rare opportunity to purchase a charming Grade II listed thatched cottage dating back to the 16th century which is situated in one of Salisburys most desirable areas.. The property has been under the same ownership for over 30 years and has been lovingly maintained throughout. With a wealth of character features throughout including period flooring, exposed beams and original woodwork and doors. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises an entrance hall which is accessed via a period timber door, cosy sitting room with feature fireplace, exposed beams and French doors providing access to the garden, dining room with parquet flooring, well-equipped kitchen with vaulted ceiling, two double bedrooms both featuring exposed beams and the family bathroom. The rear garden is a particular feature of the home being enclosed with a thatch and cob wall and timber fencing and boasting an array of mature shrubs, flowers and trees whilst offering a good level of privacy. The property is offered to the market with no onward chain. 

ENTRANCE HALL Accessed via a timber door to the front aspect, period turned staircase providing access to the first floor landing, window to the front aspect, exposed beams, characterful parquet flooring and timber doors leading to: 

SITTING ROOM A cosy yet well-proportioned room with French doors providing access to the rear garden, feature fireplace with stone surround and hearth, exposed beams, characterful parquet flooring, wall lights and radiator.  

DINING ROOM Two windows to the front aspect, characterful parquet flooring, exposed beams, wall lights, radiator and door to: 

KITCHEN A well-proportioned room with vaulted ceiling. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of matching wall and base units with work surfaces over, inset one and a half bowl sink/drainer unit with chrome mixer tap, space for a gas cooker with cooker hood over, under-counter fridge, freezer and plumbing for both a washing machine and slim line dishwasher. Door providing access to the rear garden, two windows over-looking the rear garden, tiled flooring, exposed beams and radiator.  

LANDING Turned staircase leading from the entrance hall, carpet flooring, airing cupboard with traditional timber door and doors to: 

BEDROOM ONE A generous double room with window over-looking the rear garden, exposed beams, carpet flooring and radiator.  

BEDROOM TWO A second generous double room with window over-looking the rear garden, carpet flooring, exposed beams, access to the loft space via hatch and radiator.  

BATHROOM Fitted with a matching suite comprising a panelled bath chrome mixer tap and shower attachment over with glass shower screen, WC and wash hand basin. Window to the front aspect, exposed beams and radiator.  

OUTSIDE To the rear of the property there is a beautifully maintained garden which is enclosed by a cob and thatch wall, timber fencing and mature hedging. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with a wealth of established shrubbery, flowers and trees, there is a patio seating area abutting the immediate rear of the property. The garden offers a good level of privacy and is the perfect spot for summer entertaining or an evening glass of wine.  

SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property. 

COUNCIL TAX Band D. 

LOCATION The property is located in the heart of Stratford-sub-Castle, at the foot of Old Sarum and within walking distance of the City Centre. There is a local bus service as well as primary school and church and the city centre can either be approached by the Town Path or by road through the village. Victoria Park is within easy reach as well as the famous Old Sarum Castle with its lovely walks.
Salisbury itself has a wide variety of facilities including a good variety of shops and supermarkets, excellent primary and secondary schools, both state and private, and good leisure facilities including a cinema, playhouse and leisure centre. Salisbury also has a main line railway station with good connections to London Waterloo and the west country. 

DIRECTIONS Leave Salisbury city centre via Castle Street and at the roundabout go straight across onto Castle Road. At the traffic lights fork left into Stratford Road. Continue for about a mile and a half and Old Forge Cottage will be found on the left hand side shortly after St Lawrence Close.