Property description

Allwood House is a substantial, detached family home of immense character and charm, set within approximately 1.5 acres of grounds in a slightly elevated position with views towards the river Avon. It is understood that the original portion of the property is of 18th Century origin with two later 1970s two storey extensions. The accommodation offers, on the ground floor, a fine drawing room with fireplace and wood burning stove, dining room with inglenook fireplace (presently sealed), study area and a large refitted farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room. There is also a utility room, cloakroom off the entrance hall and a useful walk in store in the corner of the drawing room. The first floor boasts a master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms (three double) and a luxurious family bathroom. Central heating is provided by an oil fired boiler to radiators and there is some double glazing. The property is approached via a sweeping gravel drive with access to a detached double garage, detached single garage and a stable block with three loose boxes. The gardens extend predominantly to the front and side of the house and are laid mainly to lawn with a number of specimen shrubs.


LOCATION
The attractive village of Enford lies in the Avon Valley, 10 miles southeast of the market town of Devizes and approximately 16 miles north of the cathedral city of Salisbury. Enford has it's own village-owned pub, The Swan and Grade I Listed All Saints church. Nearby Upavon has a shop, public houses, garage, doctors surgery and golf club; Pewsey has a supermarket, sports centre with swimming pool and a mainline railway station. The village is surrounded by fabulous countryside and there is a parachuting base at Netheravon. There is a selection of schools for all ages within easy reach including Dauntsey's at West Lavington and Marlborough College, Salisbury offers a more comprehensive range of recreational and cultural amenities, shopping facilities, a twice weekly market and a wider range of schooling, both state and private, including Leehurst Swan, Goldolphin, Chafyn Grove, two grammar schools and a college of further education to name but a few. Train services run from Grateley (Waterloo 80 minutes), Pewsey (Paddington 70 minutes) and Salisbury (Waterloo 90 minutes). There is a bus stop in the lane to Salisbury and Swindon and the A303/M3 provides good road access to east and west.


DIRECTIONS
From the cathedral city of Salisbury proceed in a northerly direction along the A345 into and through the country town of Amesbury. Continue to the Countess roundabout and continue straight across following the A345 towards Durrington. At the next roundabout continue across still following the A345 continuing towards Upavon. Follow the road for approximately 5 miles to the village of Enford. Upon reaching the village, the bus stop will be seen on the left hand side with signpost off the A345 towards Enford to the right. Just after the bus stop is a lane on your left, turn into the lane and the entrance into Allwood is to be found after a short distance on the left hand side.


TENURE AND SERVICES
Tenure: Freehold. Local Council: Wiltshire Council. Main electricity and water connected. Private drainage. Council Tax - Band G - £2,443.66 for year 2014/15.

Property Features :

• 1.5 Acres
• 3 Reception Rooms
• 5 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• 4 Stables
• 1 Double Garage and 1 Single Garage