DESCRIPTION
Dating back to the 1800s and forming part of the original Pembroke Estate, Turnpike Cottage is a delightful period home rich in character and heritage. Offering high ceilings and plenty of original features, the property blends timeless charm with comfortable, practical living.
The accommodation comprises a hallway with access to all ground floor rooms, a welcoming sitting room with fireplace and large windows, a well-proportioned kitchen dining room providing rustic charm, the bathroom is situated on the ground floor but can easily be moved to the first floor and still retain three bedrooms as the bedrooms to the first floor are all doubles.
A particular highlight is the brick-built outhouse, which still retains the original copper and bread oven — a rare and evocative reminder of the cottage’s historic past.
Externally, the property enjoys a generous garden with a patio area ideal for al fresco dining, together with a further kitchen garden offering excellent potential for those wishing to grow their own produce. Driveway parking is scheduled for installation during 2026, further enhancing convenience.
Offered chain free, ready for immediate occupation — a wonderful opportunity to acquire a characterful home with a genuine sense of history.
LOCATION
Chilmark is an exceptionally pretty village that lies within Nadder Valley, part of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape.. Situated 3 miles south of the A303 and close to Tisbury, which provides excellent road and rail links to London and the West Country.
The village is best known for its eponymous stone, which is used in many local houses and out of which Salisbury Cathedral, which is twelve miles to the east, was built. The village benefits from being one of only 14 places globally to hold ‘International Dark Sky Reserve’ status, which makes for a remarkable night sky. The picturesque surrounds offer fine walking, riding and cycling, and the village itself has a thriving church and a well-regarded primary school.
Nearby Tisbury is just 3 miles away is the largest village in Wiltshire’s Nadder Valley and benefits from an excellent range of facilities including a Co-Op Supermarket, independent retailers, Post Office, Doctors’ Surgery, Dental Practice, leisure centre with pool, excellent pubs & cafes. There are also well thought of Grammar Schools within close proximity..
Since 2014, Tisbury has been voted among the Top 10 villages to live in outside of London according to the Sunday Times.
Trains: Tisbury (London Waterloo 110m), Salisbury (London Waterloo 85 mins).
TENURE
The property is sold freehold.
SERVICES
Mains water, sewage, electricity.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire County Council. Tax Band C.
OUTSIDE
The property enjoys a large garden to the front which is well screened and includes paved patio area with steps down to lawn containing mature fruit trees. There is s kitchen garden accessible from the rear of the cottage.
OUTHOUSE
The original outhouse is include in the sale, continuing the original bread oven and copper.
DRIVEWAY PARKING
The vendor is installing driveway parking for the cottage, which will be completed late Summer 2026. This will provide, minimum two parking spaces.
VIEWINGS
By appointment through the vendors sole agent - Boatwrights.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
As of 2017, Estate Agents are legally required to undertake Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property.
Boatwrights Estate Agents Ltd are members of The Guild of Property Professionals and therefore use a professional service called Guild 365 to facilitate these checks. These checks must be completed before a property is listed for sale and as soon as an offer is accepted. There is a charge for this service at a cost of £30+VAT (per person) which is non-refundable. Boatwrights do receive small proportion of this fee in order to cover our administrative costs.
