For Sale6 Bedroom House in Bishopstone, Salisbury, SP5£2,000,000

A beautifully presented and wonderfully spacious family home of over 4,370 sq. ft, set within gardens and grounds of 4.4 acres, idyllically positioned in this peaceful countryside setting. Eden House is understood to be 1950’s in its original part and has been in its current ownership since 2015. Since then, the owners have carried out a comprehensive reimagination of the home, including internal renovations, reconfiguration and extensions to create the ultimate rural family home. The extensive yet sensitively executed renovation has created a series of wonderfully light living spaces. The entire renovation has been finished to exacting standards, with beautifully appointed accommodation of approximately 4,370 sq. ft. (excluding outbuildings). The symmetrical front elevation immediately creates a sense of space and grandeur. Centrally located to the front is the substantial entrance hall that forms the pivotal axis to all of the primary living areas that unfold across the ground floor. The vast entrance hall has a glazed central roof lantern and a contemporary log burning stove. The composition of the accommodation ensures the living spaces have a seamless flow, optimising an excellent quality of natural light and uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside. Ideally suited to entertaining, the reception areas are inter-linked allowing ease of circulation and access to the garden terrace and summer kitchen. Key features include the generous 27 ft. bespoke kitchen/dining family room. The kitchen is fitted with attractive low-level units under swathes of solid Oak works surfaces. A stunning central island and breakfast bar defines the kitchen from the dining area. There is a useful walk-in larder and utility room, and three sets of bi-folding doors opening out to the terrace. Naturally, there is a choice of entertaining spaces including a spectacular sitting room with an open fireplace and bi-folding doors out to the garden, a drawing room with a feature fireplace, comfortable snug or playroom and a generous study with fitted cabinetry. In addition, there is a well-appointed boot room, ground floor wet room and a cloakroom. The first-floor accommodation is equally impressive, arranged around an indulgent gallery landing that boasts a seating area and access to a south facing balcony. In all, there are six bedrooms. The principal suite comprises a spacious triple aspect bedroom, walk-in dressing room and a luxuriously appointed shower room. There are then five further bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, and a stylish family bathroom. Nestled within the garden and perfectly echoing the architectural style of the extension is a separate outbuilding currently used a party barn studio with an adjoining store. Also set within the grounds is a large, timber garage/car barn complex. Outside Eden House occupies an elevated, private position with no immediate neighbours. The home is approached via double electric gates which open to a sweeping driveway that in turn leads to the garage and car barn, providing ample parking for multiple vehicles. The decorative front gardens flank the central steps that lead to the imposing front entranceway. The structured front gardens include a pretty herb garden and decorative structured beds with lavender borders. The extensive grounds surround the home and extend to circa 4.4 acres, with farmland adjoining on three sides and gorgeous views across the valley to the front. The covered summer kitchen is fitted with a built-in barbecue, sink, cabinetry and ample worktop space. Beyond, the stunning stone paved terrace extends across the back of the house and is accessed from the kitchen/dining room, creating a real sense of bringing the outside in. Beyond the terrace, the formal landscaped gardens comprise a level lawn, ideal for a lawn tennis or badminton court. Gently sloping lawns continue either side of the home. The lawns are interspersed with contoured shrub and floral borders set behind Purbeck stone walling. The grounds are generously interspersed and bordered by a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs that provide year-round colour, interest and privacy. A useful second entrance way provides access to the gardens. The paddocks are optimally divided into three, perfectly sized for a horse or ponies, livestock or just enjoying as an orchard or wild flower meadows. Situation The property is perfectly positioned on the edge of the Chalke Valley village of Bishopstone, approximately 7 miles from the medieval city of Salisbury. Bishopstone itself has a thriving community with a village hall and church. Salisbury offers a very wide range of recreational, educational and cultural amenities as well as a twice weekly farmers market. The village of Broad Chalke has a church, vibrant community shop and cafe and an Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ primary school. The area is renowned for an excellent choice of schools in both the private and public sector which include Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools, Salisbury Cathedral School and Chafyn Grove to name a few. London is 92 miles and is easily reached from the A30, A303 and M3 whilst by rail there is a good service of direct trains to Waterloo from Salisbury in approximately 1 hour 30. Local sporting facilities including horse racing at Salisbury, golf at Rushmore and water sports along the Dorset coastline. Surrounding estates all offer shooting on a commercial let-day basis, and the Chalke Valley is well known for its chalk stream fishing. Additional information - Detached - Over 4300 sq. ft. of Accommodation - Gardens & Grounds of 4.4 Acres - Six Bedrooms - Five Bathrooms - Paddocks - Detached 'Party' Barn - Outside Kitchen & BBQ - Garage & Carport - Stunning Countryside Views Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold