Quidham Street, Bowerchalke, SP5

BOWERCHALKE STORES is a fantastically quirky and individual detached cottage built of painted stone elevations under a slate tiled roof. Having been enjoyed and maintained by the current occupiers for the past 20 years the cottage now offers a new owner an exciting opportunity to refurbish or redesign this character filled property.

The cottage is located in the popular Wiltshire village of Bowerchalke enjoying peaceful countryside surroundings conveniently situated between Salisbury and Shaftesbury. The cottage can trace its history back to the 16th century and over the years has served as the village shop, cobblers and bakery. The accommodation currently comprises of two/three bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, a large farmhouse kitchen, garden room and further benefits from a 22ft workshop, single garage, easy to maintain rear garden and a wealth of original character features.

This property must be viewed to appreciate what‘s on offer!

APPROACHED from the street, shallow step up to a part glazed UPVC front door.

SITTING ROOM ( 22‘ x 14‘1 ) Is of impressive proportions with high vaulted ceilings, formerly the village stores this room now serves as a spacious sitting room with many original character features including exposed ceiling beams, open fire with wooden surround, mantle and slate hearth, large UPVC double glazed double bay windows, terracotta tiled flooring, TV point, telephone point, wooden latch doors lead to further rooms.

DINING ROOM ( 14‘1 x 13‘5 ) Another good sized reception room that‘s currently used as a dining room but could have a range of uses. Wooden latch door opens into the shower room, corner chimney breast housing an original fireplace with wooden surround, mantle and stove style wood burner. Part glazed wooden door opens into the garden room.

GARDEN ROOM ( 15‘10 x 6‘1 ) A useful additional space with exposed painted stone wall, pitched roof with Velux window, dual aspect windows over look the rear garden, light and power, part glazed wooden door opens to outside.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM ( 14‘2 x 12‘1 ) A wonderful character kitchen fitted in a traditional farmhouse style with matching wooden wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with solid wooden work tops over, inset sink and drainer, space for a large electric range cooker with extractor hood over, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, glazed display cabinets, terracotta floor tiles, solid fuel rayburn, space for tall fridge freezer, space for freestanding freezer, ample room for a large six seater table and chairs, wooden latch doors lead into further rooms.

SHOWER ROOM/UTILITY ( 10‘7 x 7‘5 ) A large room fitted with a matching white suite comprising of a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and glazed shower enclosure with wall mounted shower fittings, heated towel rail, terracotta floor tiles, UPVC double glazed obscure window, door into dining room, space and plumbing for washing machine.

BEDROOM/HOME OFFICE ( 12‘1 x 8‘2 ) Leading off the kitchen is a useful room that currently serves as a ground floor bedroom but could also be used as a home office or study space.
ENSUITE BATHROOM: A matching coloured suite comprising of a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, walk in seated bath with shower attachment, obscure wooden window.

SNUG ( 14‘1 x 11‘2 ) Another cosy character filled room with an incredible inglenook fireplace with exposed beams, painted brick hearth, original bread oven and multi fuel wood burner creates an impressive focal point, exposed ceiling beams, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, wooden latch door opens into side porch, oak stair case rises to first floor.

TIMBER PORCH: The timber porch is a perfect place to dry store firewood with tiled flooring, wooden windows, china clay sink and wooden latch door leading to side access.

BEDROOM ONE ( 18‘4 x 11‘10 ) Stairs from ground floor rises into a huge character filled double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to side aspect providing beautiful views over the surrounding countryside, exposed wooden floor boards and ceiling beams, chimney breast, velux window, wooden door leads into:

ENSUITE WC/DRESSING ROOM ( 12‘2 x 11‘4 ) A room that currently serves as a large dressing room with a low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin. This room could also be converted into a bedroom if required. Hot water cylinder.

STUDY ( 14‘1 x 6‘9 ) This small section of the cottage was formerly the village cobblers but now serves as a study/storage room with a wooden latch door into the sitting room and stairs rising to a first floor mezzanine bedroom.
MEZZANINE BEDROOM: Stairs rise from the study to a mezzanine bedroom area with wooden panelled walls, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect.

OUTSIDE:

WORKSHOP ( 20‘ x 14‘1 ) An excellent sized workshop being of solid stone construction with a large wooden door. Ideal for secure storage with light and power.

GARAGE ( 14‘1 x 9‘4 ) A good sized single garage providing parking for one small car. Metal sliding door.

REAR GARDEN: The rear garden is of a manageable size laid mainly to mature lawn with flowering herbaceous borders fully enclosed by timber panel fencing, small raised vegetable bed, greenhouse, outside tap, a further covered decked seating area can be found to the side providing a private area to enjoy the peace and privacy.

TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND - C
EPC RATING - G

SERVICES: Electric, water, private drainage, TV and telephone.