Rivermead, Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** A superb four-bedroom chalet bungalow occupying an elevated position within the peaceful village of Idmiston. The accommodation has been beautifully updated throughout by the current vendors to create a tasteful woodland home. The property offers practical modern features including an electric car charging point and integrated kitchen appliances. The ground floor comprises a kitchen/breakfast room with Shaker-style units, a sitting room with central wood burner and adjoining sunroom with pleasant views over the garden, an auxiliary dining room, two bedrooms, and the family bathroom with separate bath and shower facilities. Upstairs there are the two remaining bedrooms, each with built-in storage options, a shower room, and a large landing which can be used as a home office/study if required. Externally, the plot is vast and verdant. The property is introduced by an extended driveway with adjoining lawn surrounded by mature bushes and trees. The private driveway has space for multiple vehicles, provides primary access to the property, and is set before a detached double garage. Doors from the entrance hall and the sunroom open to an enclosed garden which is mostly laid-to-lawn and bordered by a wealth of greenery and flora. A raised perimeter offers lovely views across the plot and lends the property its name - Greencliff. Fronting the garden is a patio which is ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. Residents of Rivermead will benefit from the property's excellent rural position with countryside walks on its doorstep.

Approach

From Salisbury, proceed north on London Road (A30) from St. Mark's Roundabout. Continue out of the city before turning left at St. Thomas' Bridge Roundabout onto the A338 and pass through The Winterbournes, West Gomeldon, and Porton before turning right onto Church Road (following signs for Idmiston). After just under a quarter-of-a-mile, turn left onto Rivermead where the property's position will become apparent on the right-hand side after a short distance.

Entrance Hall

Door from the side opens to the carpeted entrance hall. Gives access to the sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, two bedrooms, and the bathroom, as well as the first-floor landing via the carpeted stairs.

Sitting Room

Carpeted reception room with central fireplace housing a wood burner with surrounding hearth. Flows through to the conservatory.

Conservatory

Carpeted reception area with lovely outlooks and door into the rear garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Timber-effect flooring with windows to the front and side aspect, and sliding patio door to the side. Offers a range of high and low Shaker-style cabinet units with adjoining timber worktops incorporating a one-and-a-half ceramic sink basin with drainer unit. Integrated appliances include a wall-mounted oven and grill with separate five-ring gas hob with extractor hood above, and a dishwasher. Also has two storage cupboards and space for a full-height fridge/freezer. Offers space for a dining table and chairs to be used as a breakfast area. Has its own access from the front of the plot via an entrance porch with space for storing coats and shoes.

Dining Room

Carpeted reception room with window to the front aspect.

Bedroom One

Carpeted bedroom with window to the side, double doors to the rear, and a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two

Carpeted bedroom with window to the side, and built-in storage. Currently utilised as a home office/study space.

Bathroom

Tiled flooring with window to the side aspect. Offers a bathtub with central mixer tap, a shower cubicle with surrounding wet-wall panelling, a WC, wash hand basin, and a heated towel rail.

First Floor Landing

Carpeted stairs from the entrance hall ascend to the first-floor landing with windows to the side. Gives access to the remaining two bedroom and the shower room, and has room for a desk and other furniture. Gives access to the eaves for practical storage.

Bedroom Three

Carpeted bedroom with two windows to the front aspect, and a range of built-in wardrobe units.

Bedroom Four

Carpeted bedroom with window to the rear aspect, and built-in wardrobes.

Shower Room

Tile-effect flooring with Velux window above. Offers a shower cubicle with surrounding wet-wall panelling, a WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin, and a heated towel rail.

Garage

A detached double garage with two up-and-over doors to the front, equipped with power and lighting.

Exterior

To the front, the plot enjoys a long driveway with adjacent sloped lawn. This is home to a variety of mature greenery and extends up to the property where there is parking for multiple vehicles set before the double garage and is equipped with an electric car charging point. Steps ascend through flower beds to provide access to the property via the door to the kitchen/breakfast room, main entrance, and the conservatory. The plot offers lovely surrounding gardens which are mostly laid-to-lawn with many flower beds home to bushes, plants, and shrubs. There are also patio areas for al fresco seating - ideal as an outdoor entertaining space - a timber garden shed, and a raised area with outlooks over the garden.

Location

The property occupies a secluded rural position in the village of Idmiston which is connected with lovely countryside walks. The nearby village of Porton has a range of facilities which include a general store/post office, church, school, doctor's surgery, public house and the Porton Garden & Aquatic centre. Salisbury is approximately five miles to the south with Amesbury five miles to the north. The cathedral city of Salisbury offers a great range of amenities. These include, but are not limited to, supermarkets, high-street shops, bi-weekly markets, copious restaurants, pubs & bars, a theatre, the arts centre, a cinema and renowned state and private schools. These include Bishop Wordsworth, South Wilts Grammar School, Godolphin School, and Leehurst Swan. Leisure and recreational facilities include the nearby Five Rivers Leisure Centre, private members gymnasiums, a golf club, and recreation grounds. Salisbury train station offers direct commuter links to London Waterloo and the West Country. Additionally, Salisbury is well-positioned to offer great road links to the coastal cities of Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as routes into the New Forest.

Services

The property is connected with mains services.

Agent's Note

Rivermead is a private road which residents are responsible for. Further information on the proportion of upkeep, etc. TBC.