Peckons Hill, Ludwell

Gable Cottage is a much loved four bedroomed detached family home that dates back to the 19th century and has been meticulously extended over the years to provide truly wonderful accommodation. The current owner in extending the property has paid huge attention to detail and has produced a very cleverly laid out family home with plenty of built in storage in all rooms. There is a good sized sitting room with log burner to the right as you come in from the entrance porch and to the left you enter into a second sitting room leading to an open plan dining room and hand built kitchen. Off the kitchen is a utility area with plenty of storage, downstairs cloakroom and a side entrance to the back of the property. Upstairs there are three good sized double bedrooms, one ensuite shower room and a family bathroom. The fourth principal bedroom has a triple aspect and ensuite shower room and is above the garage with stunning views across open countryside.

The main garden sits to the west of the property and is mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders, a sunken patio and decking area, wrapping around the back of the property to the paved parking area. There is a double garage and ample space for several cars and adjoins the country lane.

The property lies within the Cranborne Chase Dark Skies area and the West Wiltshire Downs and is within walking distance of the award winning village shop, butchers and pub (The Grove Arms). There is also a popular village school, Ludwell Primary as well as a wide selection of private and grammar schools at all levels. In addition to good the local primary and secondary schools, Salisbury retains boys’ and girls’ grammar schools (Bishops Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar) and independent schools in the area include Clayesmore, Sherborne, Warminster, as well as Port Regis and Sandroyd prep schools.

Fontmell and Melbury Downs as well as Stourhead (National Trust) are on the doorstep and there are plenty of opportunities for sport and recreation within the area.
The cathedral city of Salisbury is approximately 18 miles away with a comprehensive range of both arts and recreational facilities. Salisbury and Tisbury offer a mainline connection to London Waterloo, while the A303 approximately 6 miles to the north provides access to the south west and to London via the M3. There are international airports at Bournemouth, and Bristol (about 26 and 51 miles respectively).

Key facts

• EPC rating: D (score 66; potential rating C).