Manor Farm Road, Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** A truly substantial five-bedroom detached family home occupying an exceptional position within the quaint rural village of Ford, boasting serene views over neighbouring fields and towards the Wiltshire countryside beyond. The accommodation and exterior spaces have been lovingly maintained by the current vendors to bring a unique opportunity to the market for prospective buyers to obtain their perfect family home. The ground floor comprises a homely sitting room with adjoining study/home office, a kitchen with a range of integrated appliances, a practical utility room, dining room, and a convenient cloakroom. Upstairs there are five well-proportioned bedrooms with an en-suite to the main, with a family bathroom serving the rest. Bedrooms with windows to the front enjoy a peaceful outlook over the opposing fields, with those at the rear overlooking the rear lawn. Externally, the plot offers a driveway to the front which can fit two cars comfortably and is set before the integral double garage with through access into the accommodation. To the rear, sliding doors from the sitting room open to an introductory patio with ample room for an al fresco dining table and chairs and an outdoor sofa suite, as well as external ornaments and potted plants. This flows onto a well-kept laid-to-lawn garden with flower beds, greenery, and a range of flora in bloom at its perimeter. There is also practical side access to the front of the plot, and a side door into the utility room.

Approach

From Salisbury, proceed north from Castle Roundabout onto Castle Road and continue for about a mile before turning right onto Old Castle Road just before The Harvester restaurant. Follow the road as it turns to the left before turning right onto the Ford road. Continue or another mile before turning left onto Green Lane and take the second left onto Manor Farm Road where the property will be on the left-hand side after a short distance.

Entrance Hall

Front door opens to an initial entrance porch with secondary door through to the accommodation and access to the cloakroom. The carpeted hallway gives access to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, the integral garage, and an under-stair cupboard, as well as the first-floor landing via the stairs.

Sitting Room 19' 5'' x 11' 11'' (5.91m x 3.63m)

Carpeted reception room space with sliding doors to the garden at the rear, and access into the study. Offers a central fireplace housing a wood burner on a stone hearth with timber mantelpiece above.

Study 7' 10'' x 6' 9'' (2.39m x 2.06m)

Carpeted study/home office space with window to front aspect which boasts scenic views over the opposing fields.

Dining Room 11' 10'' x 9' 6'' (3.60m x 2.89m)

Carpeted reception room space with window to the rear aspect.

Kitchen 12' 11'' x 9' 11'' (3.93m x 3.02m)

Tiled flooring with window to the rear aspect. Offers a range of high and low cabinet units with adjoining granite worktops incorporating a one and a quarter ceramic sink basin with drainer unit. Integrated appliances include a built-in full-height fridge/freezer and a dish washer. Has space for a range-style gas cooker with extractor hood above. Door through to the utility room.

Utility Room 8' 8'' x 5' 11'' (2.64m x 1.80m)

Continuation of the tiled flooring with window to the rear and door to the side. Offers additional cabinets and adjoining granite worktops with inset ceramic sink basin with drainer unit. Offers space for a washing machine and houses the wall-mounted gas boiler for heating and hot water.

Cloakroom 4' 10'' x 4' 6'' (1.47m x 1.37m)

Convenient cloakroom space with a WC and wash hand basin.

First Floor Landing

Carpeted stairs from the hallway ascend to the first-floor landing. Gives access to the five bedrooms, the family bathroom, and the airing cupboard, as well as the roof space via loft hatch above.

Bedroom One 16' 3'' x 15' 0'' (4.95m x 4.57m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the front aspect boasting lovely extended views over the opposing fields. Offers access to the en-suite and a range of built-in wardrobe units.

En-suite 8' 11'' x 6' 0'' (2.72m x 1.83m)

Mosaic-effect laminate flooring with window to the side aspect. Offers large walk-in shower unit with luxury rainfall shower head above, a WC, and a wash hand basin.

Bedroom Two 12' 0'' x 10' 6'' (3.65m x 3.20m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, and a range of mirror-fronted wardrobe units.

Bedroom Three 11' 11'' x 9' 5'' (3.63m x 2.87m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Four 12' 0'' x 9' 7'' (3.65m x 2.92m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Five 12' 0'' x 9' 7'' (3.65m x 2.92m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the front aspect boasting extended views over the opposing fields.

Family Bathroom 8' 10'' x 6' 3'' (2.69m x 1.90m)

Mosaic-effect laminate flooring with window to the rear aspect. Offers a P-shaped bath with electric shower above, a WC, wash hand basin, and a wall-mounted vanity mirror.

Double Garage 17' 9'' x 16' 4'' (5.41m x 4.97m)

A practical integral double garage accessible via the accommodation or the two up-and-over garage doors to the front.

Exterior

To the front, a driveway with comfortable room for two vehicles is set before both the primary entrance to the property and the double garage. There is also an adjacent lawn space and side gates to the rear garden on the left and right. To the rear, the sliding doors from the sitting room open to an introductory patio with ample room for an al fresco dining table and chairs and an outdoor sofa suite. This flows onto an enclosed laid-to-lawn garden with flower beds, greenery, and trees at the perimeter.

Location

The semi-rural settlement of Ford is located within three miles from Salisbury and is easily accessible from the A30, A338 and the A345. Old Sarum is just up the road, a local landmark offering spectacular views of Salisbury and its glorious 13th century Cathedral. There are any number of attractive country walks and bridleways surrounding the village. Other amenities include a village shop/Post Office, the Winterbourne Arms and a Grade I listed church, all located in the neighbouring Winterbournes. The historic city of Salisbury offers a comprehensive range of further amenities. These include, but are not limited to, shopping facilities including a bi-weekly market, copious restaurants, pubs & cafes, and a wide range of schooling, both state and private. These include South Wilts Grammar School, Bishops Wordsworth's School, Leehurst Swan, and Godolphin Boarding School. Salisbury has a mainline railway station stopping at nearby Grateley serving London Waterloo and the West Country. Access to the M3 and M25 is easily obtained via the A303 to the northeast and to Southampton via the A36/M27 to the south. Additionally, Salisbury and the surrounding areas are well established for great road links into the New Forrest to the south.