5 bed detached house for sale

Elston, Shrewton SP3

Little Paddocks is an elegant and substantial country residence, discreetly positioned within the sought‐after hamlet of Elston, where uninterrupted views across open farmland create a sense of calm, space and privacy. Set behind gates and enclosed within a beautifully maintained walled garden extending to circa 0.3 of an acre, the property offers a rare blend of refined rural living and flexible family accommodation.

Arranged over two floors the house unfolds with an immediate sense of warmth and understated sophistication. Traditional detailing - from picture rails and ornate coving to feature fireplaces - is balanced with generous proportions and a highly adaptable layout, ideal for modern family life. At the heart of the home lies the generous farmhouse style kitchen and breakfast room, a space designed to gather and connect. A vaulted ceiling with exposed beams enhances the feeling of height and light, while granite work surfaces, wooden cabinetry and classic quarry tiled flooring reflect timeless rural design. An oil‐fired Aga is complemented by an electric range oven, making the kitchen both practical and atmospheric. Windows and rooflights frame views across neighbouring farmland, and there is ample space for relaxed everyday dining. The principal reception rooms each offer their own distinct character. The drawing room is a generous size, centred around a statement fireplace with wood burner and opening directly onto the sun‐bathed terrace - perfect for indoor‐outdoor living in the warmer months. The dining room is refined, ideal for hosting, while the sitting room offers a more cosy retreat with exposed floorboards and an open fire. A charming library space links seamlessly with the kitchen, adding further versatility.

Five generously proportioned double bedrooms are arranged across the home, offering flexibility for guests, multi‐generational living or working from home. Two double bedrooms are located on the ground floor, served by a sizeable shower room, while the first floor hosts three further double bedrooms, one enjoying access to a private balcony overlooking open countryside. The spacious, stylish family bathroom serves the upstairs bedrooms and boasts views that stretch uninterrupted across the fields beyond.

Outside

The gardens are exquisitely private, predominantly laid to lawn and framed by mature borders, with multiple terraces providing idyllic spaces for alfresco dining and entertaining. A further enclosed courtyard area offers a more secluded outdoor retreat, while additional open land beyond the track enhances the overall sense of space and rural charm. Completing the property are excellent outbuildings, including the characterful ‘Old Forge’ and a substantial garage and store, fully serviced with power, light and water, offering future potential, subject to consents. A gated gravel driveway provides generous off‐road parking. The property benefits from a private, walled garden with a desirable south easterly aspect, extending to approximately one third of an acre. The well maintained gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature planting, creating a peaceful and secluded setting. A generous patio, accessed directly from the drawing room and side hallway, provides an ideal space for alfresco dining. In addition, there is a further enclosed paved area, also well suited to outdoor entertaining. A good sized open grassed area is beyond the entrance and enjoys an outlook over a neighbouring paddock. Accessed from the rear hallway is a particularly attractive private walled area featuring decking, power and lighting, with discreet screening for the oil tank and access to the forge.

Situation

Little Paddocks is situated in the hamlet of Elston, on the northern edge of the much sought after chalk stream village of Shrewton. This thriving village offers a rare and comprehensive amount of local amenities including a doctors’ surgery, a Co-operative convenience store with Post Office, hairdresser, garage and petrol station, friendly local pub and primary school with a pre-school. The nearby town of Amesbury offers further amenities including a choice of supermarkets, dentists, a library, restaurants and plenty of local shops, bakeries and pubs. The Cathedral city of Salisbury is 12 miles to the south and provides a comprehensive range of schooling, retail and shopping, restaurants and bars, leisure facilities, cinema and a theatre.

Local communications are excellent, with the A303 easily accessible to the south west and London, via the M3. There is a mainline train station at Salisbury serving London Waterloo in approx. 85 minutes. The surrounding countryside of Salisbury Plain provides plenty of opportunity for walking, riding and various other country pursuits. Sporting facilities in the area include fishing on the nearby chalk streams, golf at South Wilts and High Post, racing at Salisbury, Newbury and Wincanton.

There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and Dauntseys, as well as Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts Grammar Schools. Also within Salisbury is Wiltshire College and University Centre.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-64767