the white house

THE WHITE HOUSE
Crockerton, Wiltshire
LONDON
HEREFORD
SALISBURY
SHERBORNE
SITUATION
The White House, Shear Cross, Crockerton, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 8AH
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Breakfast Room
4.65 x 4.39
15'3 x 14'5
Sitting Room
4.45 x 3.44
14'7 x 11'3
Pantry
Kitchen
4.05 x 3.39
13'3 x 11'1
First Floor
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Walk in
wardrobe
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Hall
5.91 x 2.94
19'5 x 9'8
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In
Approximate Gross External Area :- 294 sq m / 3169 sq ft
Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 255 sq m / 2747 sq ft
Up
Dn
Bedroom 3
3.26 x 3.24
10'8 x 10'8
Dining Room
6.24 x 3.75
20'6 x 12'4
Up
Up
Drawing Room
5.67 x 4.01
18'7 x 13'2
Bedroom 4
4.91 x 2.75
16'1 x 9'0
Bedroom 2
4.02 x 3.22
13'2 x 10'7
PRODUCED FOR FOX GRANT
2014
This illustration is for identification purposes only. Not drawn to scale, unless stated.
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1
4.18 x 4.15
13'9 x 13'7
Utility
2.39 x 1.64
7'10 x 5'5
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A36 Warminster 2 miles, A303 8 miles, Shaftesbury 11 miles,
Salisbury 23 miles, Bath 21 miles, London 106 miles.
Mainline Train Services: Warminster to Bristol Temple Meads
47 mins, Warminster to London/Waterloo 118 mins.
International Airports: Bristol 36 miles, Bournemouth 43 miles.
The White House lies in an attractive rural position in the centre of
the sought after village of Crockerton adjoining the Longleat Estate,
with potential Bed & Breakfast use, offering excellent outriding/
hacking “on your doorstep” subject to obtaining a licence.
Situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty the property
enjoys excellent communication links with easy access to the A36/
A350 & A303 linking the West Country and London via the M3.
The market town of Warminster lies just 2 miles to the north with
the popular Cathedral City of Salisbury to the south east.
Education There is an excellent selection of private schools in the
area including All Hallows Prep School, Warminster Prep & Senior
School; Sandroyd and St Marys near Shaftesbury, Port Regis at
Motcombe, Bryanstone and Clayesmore at Blandford, Sherborne
boys and girls with very good state schools at Gillingham and
Warminster. For independents see www.isc.co.uk and for state
school information see www.wilts.gov.uk.
Local, Sporting & Recreational The market town of Warminster
provides a good range of services including supermarkets, a post
office, restaurants, a leisure centre and a mainline station with
more comprehensive shopping, sporting, cultural and education
facilities found in Salisbury and Bath. There are plentiful walking,
cycling and riding opportunities directly from the property into the
surrounding countryside of the Longleat Estate from opposite the
property. Sailing and water sports are available on the south coast.
Horseracing is at Salisbury, Wincanton and Bath. Local hunts
include The South & West Wilts, Blackmore & Sparkford Vale and
Delightful Period Residence With Secondary Accommodation Plus Stables & Paddock
The Portman. Fishing can be enjoyed on the River Wylye and River
Nadder nearby on licence via private clubs and organisations. Golf
can be enjoyed at West Wilts, Frome, Erlestoke and Westbury.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Barn Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 57 sq m / 618 sq ft
Holiday Flat/Outbuilding Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 119 sq m / 1283 sq ft
Tack Room Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 19 sq m / 200 sq ft
= Reduced headroom below 1.5 m / 5'0
THE WHITE HOUSE, CROCKERTON BA12 8AH
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Tack Room
3.13 x 2.93
10'3 x 9'7
Open Garage
5.90 x 5.52
19'4 x 18'1
Store
2.93 x 2.92
9'7 x 9'7
Stable
4.68 x 3.24
15'4 x 10'8
Store
4.68 x 2.21
15'4 x 7'3
Stable
3.66 x 3.66
12'0 x 12'0
Stable
3.66 x 3.66
12'0 x 12'0
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The White House offers an excellent combination of a spacious
family home, with an attractive, recently improved Period house
plus secondary accommodation currently utilised as a holiday flat,
providing an established income. In addition there is stabling with
adjoining gently sloping pasture of some 2.5 acres.
THE WHITE HOUSE
The White House is a charming, extended property originally
thought to date from the 18th Century with considerable later
additions in the late 20th century of rendered elevations under a
tiled roof. Extending to some 3,169 ft2 (GEA) the property offers
spacious, well presented accommodation arranged over 2 floors.
The property has been recently updated by the current owner to an
exacting standard with a striking bespoke hand built kitchen/
breakfast room with AGA whilst retaining much of its character
with original internal doors and exposed beams.
The property sits within attractive landscaped gardens, with an
easy to maintain tarmacadum driveway with ample turning
parking/ turning space.
The accommodation comprises:• Recently installed bespoke hand built Farmhouse kitchen with
AGA cooker, high quality units with granite work surfaces
• Opening into vaulted breakfast room overlooking garden
• Three reception rooms with open fire in Drawing Room
• Four double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and 3 en-suite
bath/shower rooms
• Family bathroom
• Spacious double aspect entrance hall
HOLIDAY FLAT
To the south of the house there is a purpose built building with
garaging & store/ stable with potential to convert to another
residential unit [STPP]; above is a 1 bed holiday flat offering
income potential throughout the year, being close to Longleat
Safari Park.
Extending to some 1,283ft2 (GIA) the single storey first floor
dwelling provides open plan accommodation finished to the
highest standards with a delightful private patio area overlooking
the paddock.
The accommodation comprises:• Open plan kitchen and living room
• Double bedroom and bathroom
• Private patio area
The White House, Shear Cross, Crockerton, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 8AH
Ground Floor - Outbuilding
Bedroom
4.75 x 3.67
15'7 x 12'0
Living Room
7.28 x 4.90
23'11 x 16'1
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Stable
3.66 x 3.66
12'0 x 12'0
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Barn
Holiday Flat
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2014
This illustration is for identification purposes only. Not drawn to scale, unless stated.
OUTBUILDINGS
To the southeast of the house lies a barn style stable block recently
refitted with three 12’ x 12’ loose boxes and a covered walkway
providing access directly out to the paddock. There is potential to
install a 40m x 20m arena on the site of a former tennis court,
subject to obtaining planning consent.
LAND
Lying to the south/southeast of the house the gently sloping free
draining land lies within a ring fence and is laid to permanent
pasture. The land is divided into a number of enclosures there is a
40ft all weather turnout pen for the horses with part fenced and
hedgerow boundaries. The land enjoys good access from the yard
with a second access directly off the A350.
• Gently sloping, free draining pasture
• Part fenced paddocks with mature hedgerows
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Access to excellent outriding on the Longleat estate from
opposite the property
In all the land amounts to some 2.65 Acres.
AGENT’S NOTES
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in
relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give
a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and
must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas,
measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for
guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that
the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and
The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must
satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Health & Safety Given the potential hazards of a working smallholding we would
ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own
personal safety, particularly around buildings, machinery and water. Children must
be supervised by their parents on site.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for
reference only. They have been carefully checked and calculated by the vendor’s
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Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2014. All rights reserved.
Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1250
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deemed to have satisfied themselves as to
the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or
entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Town and Country Planning The property is sold subject to any development plans,
tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders, town planning schedules and
resolutions, which may or may not come into force. Purchasers will be deemed to
have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such
matters affecting the estate.
Rights of Way There are no footpaths or rights of way crossing the land.
Local Authority Wiltshire Council. Tel: 0300 456 0100.
Council Tax House Band ‘G’ £2,545.81 for 2014/15.
Services Mains water, electricity and private drainage to two septic tanks. Heating
provided by oil fired boiler.
Tenure The White House is sold freehold with vacant possession given upon
completion.
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden
ornaments are excluded from the sale but may be available by negotiation.
Particulars Prepared in September 2014.
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DIRECTIONS
Phil Howard
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From A36/ A350 roundabout at Warminster Follow the A350 towards Blandford/
Poole. Proceed for approximately a mile and take the second turning into
Crockerton where the property will be found after approximately 200 yards on
your right hand side. See location plan for alternative route.
Postcode BA12 8AH
VIEWINGS
William Grant
Strictly by appointment through the agents on 01722 782727. For further
information or to book a viewing please contact Phil Howard or William Grant.
Fox Barn, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6NQ
Tel: 01722 782727 Fax: 01722 782929
Email: [email protected]
foxgrant.com
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