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"Unlisted and re thatched in August 2024, Summerlea is a pretty brick and predominantly thatched cottage which has been extended to the rear with a colour washed brick elevations under a tiled roof. Although it is in need of some updating, it has sensibly configured accommodation with scope subject to appropriate consents to reconfigure. Options would include opening the hall study into the dining room or alternatively the dining room into bedroom 4 study. On the first floor all the bedrooms are well proportioned doubles; the principal bedroom with an en suite shower room, overlooks the pretty garden which lies to the rear of the cottage.

The property is approached off the lane onto a gravel drive which leads to the double garage with a gravelled forecourt. The majority of the garden lies to the rear and side of Summerlea and is well screened with tall hedging. Paving extends along the rear facade with steps leading to the garden which is principally to lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub borders. There is a well, timber shed and greenhouse. The garden provides a delightful back drop to the cottage.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Tenure and Possession Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authorities Wiltshire Council

Council Tax Band F

EPC Band to be confirmed

Summerlea is situated in East Knoyle, a popular and pretty village and birthplace of Sir Christopher Wren, which lies to the north of the Saxon market town of Shaftesbury. The Green, one of four hamlets within East Knoyle, has a popular pub, The Fox and Hounds; the village has a highly regarded village post office and shop, while Shaftesbury has a good range of facilities including supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, niche retailers, a boutique hotel, banks, a small hospital, a library, a health centre and an arts centre. In nearby Gillingham and Tisbury there are mainline railway stations London Waterloo , while the former also has a good selection of supermarkets; there are a wider range of facilities in Bath and Salisbury. The A303 lies approximately three miles to the north giving access to the south west and London, via the M3.




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