Dowtys Lane, Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3

Dowtys is located on the edge of the popular Nadder Valley village of Dinton and approached via a quiet lane, onto a private drive which sweeps around the property. The house was extensively refurbished and extended in 2004 by the current owners to exacting standards to create a wonderful family home of 4,740 square feet which makes the most of the fine southerly rural views, and was a worthy winner of a 2006 Salisbury Civic Society Conservation Scheme award. The house has striking facades with brick and stone elevations and part oak cladding under pitched clay tiled and slate roofs. There is a high degree of charm and character throughout with exposed beams, stone walls, combined with feature floor to ceiling windows and the modern conveniences of underfloor heating to the ground floor and high performing double glazing makes this an efficient and highly desirable property. The drive leads to a gravelled courtyard with parking for several vehicles. The front door, located at the rear of the property enters to a charming entrance hall with Purbeck flagstone floor and a sweeping bespoke oak staircase. Off the hall is the large study with vaulted ceiling and original stone wall. The kitchen/family room has a continuation of the stone flooring and is the hub of the home with a selection of base and wall mounted units, both granite and oak work tops with an inset sink, Alpha range cooker and a conventional electric oven with hob. The kitchen has ample space for a large table and with stable door into the garden. A corridor with further full height storage and a walk-in larder leads to the utility room where the boiler is located. The ground floor has 3 elegant reception rooms including a Snug with an attractive fireplace and inset wood burner; an inner hall has a second staircase and a door to a small pantry/storage area beside the stunning Dining room with oak flooring and extensive book cases with cupboards beneath. The Sitting room is located in the south wing and has a feature vaulted ceiling, wood burner and large sliding doors to the garden: its many windows make this a light and highly appealing room.Beyond the Sitting room there is access to a ground floor annexe which comprises a bedroom, bathroom with shower and a Garden room with superb views. This versatile space could easily be used as an office study or play area. On the first floor the majority of the rooms have a wonderful feeling of space due to the vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. The main landing has a wardrobe and two airing cupboards. The large master bedroom has a dual aspect with superb views over the gardens and farm land beyond. There is a dressing area with wardrobes that leads to the en-suite with a bath and separate shower. There are 3 further double bedrooms all with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. Bedroom 3 is a particularly stylish room with a built-in wardrobe and sink unit. There is a family bathroom with panelled bath, separate shower, WC and wash hand basin, and a separate shower room with WC and wash hand basin.