* Freehold
* Unlisted Manor House of 7, 480 sq ft (including swimming pool complex).
* Separate 3 bedroom cottage, 1 bedroom flat and extensive garaging.
* Wonderful gardens and grounds of about 3. 46 acres, including a paddock.
* Sought after village location with excellent local amenities.
* Exceptional range of good schools in the wider area.
* EPC Rating = E
Attractive unlisted stone manor house set in a private position within its
beautiful gardens, with extensive garaging, on the edge of a sought after
rural village.
Description
The Manor is an attractive unlisted traditional stone manor house on the edge
of the sought after village Berwick St. John. The house sits in a private
position overlooking its stunning gardens and grounds, as well as the
picturesque village church, with a garden gate leading down to Church Street
and the excellent Talbot Inn public house.
Boasting large windows set in stone mullions, the house, even on a dull day,
is bathed in light, as the house faces southeast and many of the principal
rooms have dual aspects. Along with a number of fine period features,
including elegant cornicing and handsome chimney pieces, this wonderful
property is brimming with character. The current owners have done a number of
renovations over the years, enhancing and retaining many features typical of
this calibre of house, whilst ensuring the house is fit for modern living. It
has been meticulously maintained and is presented in very good order.
A stone porch with imposing wooden door leads to the wide and spacious
hallway. One of the appealing features of the house is the easy flow of rooms
from this hallway and main passageway with graceful arches. Adjoining the
hallway via double doors is the drawing room as a well as the summer room that
opens onto the garden.
The Manor is naturally designed for entertaining. The wonderful reception
rooms are all well - proportioned and there is a butler’s pantry discreetly
tucked away off the entrance hall. The high ceilinged family room is dual
aspect, with direct access to the garden, is of particular note and also
connects through to the indoor swimming pool.
The Manor is also a charming family home. The family kitchen lies at the heart
of the house, with large bay window and breakfast area, and direct access to
the garden. The dining room and sitting room lie just off. Essential for
country living, there is a boot room and utility room as well as a cloakroom.
The large indoor swimming pool has two changing rooms, a kitchenette, shower
room and WC. Whilst not presently operational, the swimming pool’s roof is
retractable and glass doors open on to the pretty vegetable garden and walled
orchard.
The central staircase leads to a wide first floor landing from which all six
bedrooms and four bathrooms lead, as well as the ladder stairs to a fun loft
room, which has been adored by children and grandchildren.
The substantial principal bedroom has an adjoining bathroom with dressing area
and has triple aspect overlooking the colourful walled garden and wide swathes
of lawn. All the remaining bedrooms are designed to have garden views and the
charming east bedroom has dual aspect with far reaching views to the rolling
hills of the Upper Chalke Valley.
**Gardens and grounds
**
The mature gardens and grounds offer all the pleasures of an English country
garden and perfectly complement this fabulous house. There are colourful
herbaceous and shrub borders; large expanses of lawn; a deep stone - flagged
terrace around the house; slate topped walled garden; mature and ornamental
trees, including a large copper beech; kitchen garden with greenhouse;
sculpted hedges; carp pond; and, an orchard within a second walled garden. A
charming walk leads around the principal gardens from which to enjoy all
aspects of the garden. Beyond the formal gardens is a paddock of about ½ acre,
with separate road access.
**Ancillary accommodation and outbuildings
**
Partitioned from the main house and accessed via an arch is a former stable
yard, now comprising a three bedroom cottage, one bedroom flat, a range of
stone outbuildings with significant garaging, workshops and store rooms. The
cottage is presently let out on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, whilst the flat
is kept free for family and guests. All these buildings are in excellent
condition and are built of stone akin to the main house.
Overlooking the carp pond is a red brick former granary which would suit a
number of domestic uses, whilst within the walled vegetable garden and orchard
there is a greenhouse and within the grounds there are further sheds.
Location
The Manor sits on the edge of the peaceful village of Berwick St. John with
attractive period houses and cottages which are surrounded by the beautiful
countryside of the Upper Chalke Valley. Berwick St. John is within an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering extensive walking and riding
opportunities.
Within the village there is a church and The Talbot Inn is a highly - regarded
and thriving public house. Nearby in Ludwell (2. 5 miles), there is also the
award - winning Ludwell Stores and Buttlings family - run butchers. There is a
vibrant community spirit in the village itself, with events such as winter
talks, the annual ‘Big Breakfast’ and the annual summer fete. A quarterly
‘Berwick Bulletin’ is produced and distributed to keep everyone in touch with
events.
The Cathedral city of Salisbury offers a wider range of cultural, shopping and
entertainment facilities including the theatre, a cinema and the City Hall.
There are bi - weekly local markets and a wide choice of retail, including a
Waitrose.
Tisbury is about 6. 5 miles away with a railway station providing direct
services to London Waterloo in about an hour and fifty minutes. It also boasts
a bustling high street with delicatessen amongst other stores.
The local area has a variety of outstanding schools, both private and state.
There are excellent primary schools in the nearby villages of both Broad
Chalke and Wardour whilst Salisbury offers very good Grammar Schools for both
girls and boys. There are numerous prep schools in the area including Port
Regis, Clayesmore, Sandroyd, Chafyn Grove and Salisbury Cathedral School. At
senior level there is Godolphin, Bryanston, Clayesmore and the
Sherborne schools.
The Rushmore Golf Course and Clubhouse is also nearby, which provides walks
through the splendid grounds of Rushmore Park. From the top of the hill
between Win Green and the Park, views of the Isle of Wight can be seen on a
clear day.
Train stations nearby to London Waterloo are at Tisbury (approximately 5. 6
miles) Gillingham (approximately 9 miles), and the mainline station of
Salisbury (17 miles) and there are many families who commute.
All distances and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 5, 930 sq ft
Acreage:
3. 46 Acres
Directions
SP7 0EX : From Salisbury, head west on the A30 and follow this road for about
13 miles. Turn left following signs for Berwick St. John. Follow this road for
about 1. 3 miles and the entrance to The Manor is on the right hand side, soon
after entering the village. If you get to The Talbot Inn, you have gone too
far.
Additional Info
Services : Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil - fired central heating
and hot water. BT broadband. Lpg gas for kitchen hob.
Outgoings : The Manor Council Tax Band H : The Manor Cottage Council Tax Band
A
Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all
fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale, but may
be available by separate negotiation.
Viewings : Strictly by appointment with sole agents Savills.

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