5 bed character property for sale
Brambles, South Street, Great Wishford, Salisbury (ref: RS150)

Originally two cottages dating back at least 250 years, Brambles was skilfully joined together in 1987 to a high standard. The double garage was built in 1982, and the current owners later converted one side to create additional accommodation, now run as a successful standalone Airbnb and as additional space for guests and family, with its own independent patio and pergola area. The house offers a blend of character features such as exposed beams and deep windowsills, alongside a practical and well-designed layout suited to modern family life.

The front porch opens into a hallway leading to either a spacious kitchen/casual dining room or further down the hallway, the sitting room.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units, granite worktops, a central island with a breakfast bar and a traditional oil-fired Aga housed in the original inglenook fireplace. The flooring is hardwearing travertine stone, ideal for busy households. There is a separate utility room accessed from the kitchen which has an additional WC. The kitchen also leads out to the sunroom, currently used as a home office.

The sunroom opens directly onto the south-facing garden through a covered patio perfect for morning coffees, shaded summer lunches and evening sundowners. The sunroom can also be accessed by a separate stand-alone entrance down a secluded alleyway, providing flexible work-from-home or business opportunities.

The sitting room is a light and welcoming space with exposed beams, the deep windowsills, including a beautiful bay window, a large inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove, which all provide warmth and ample room for relaxed evenings and formal dining. The sitting room leads into the snug room which provides additional living space ideal for use as a TV room, study, or playroom.

The staircase is a lovely feature of the home. A bright stairwell with a large window fills the space with natural light and at the half-landing, a set of doors open directly onto the covered patio and garden area.

Upstairs, the master suite is a wonderful, bright room with far-reaching views over the valley and garden. It has an ensuite shower room, a walk-in dressing room with cleverly concealed storage, and benefits from the warmth of the Aga in the kitchen below.

There is also a further good sized double bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms with lovely views, a single bedroom and a family bathroom.

The double garage has been thoughtfully adapted: one half has been converted to provide a kitchenette, shower room and sauna on the ground floor, with a spacious and well-finished bedroom upstairs. The other half remains available for secure car parking or storage. The annexe has proved highly successful as an Airbnb and offers excellent potential for ongoing income or independent accommodation for family and guests.

The pet-friendly garden is a true highlight of the property, backing onto open fields and offering uninterrupted rural views but with ample privacy in need. It extends to approximately 0.24 acres and is laid out as a manageable cottage-style garden with a variety of mature planting, three different varieties of apple trees, a well-stocked fruit cage, vegetable beds, a greenhouse and a large shed. Two covered pergolas and the mature apple trees offer plenty of shaded spots to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The village of Great Wishford is steeped in history. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Wishford Magna" and remains a lively and friendly community, known for its annual Oak Apple Day celebrations. The Royal Oak pub and the local Church of England primary school (recently rated as Good in all areas by Ofsted) are both within easy walking distance.

The surrounding area offers a wide choice of beautiful country walks and cycle routes straight from the doorstep, including access to the beautiful Grovely Woods and the famous 'Witches' Trees' - perfect for those who love the outdoors.

Good public transport links are available, with regular buses to Salisbury and Devizes. The mainline railway station at Salisbury provides direct services to London Waterloo in around 90 minutes and from Warminster there are direct services to London Paddington in about 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Brambles offers the opportunity to purchase a beautifully maintained and flexible family home, ideal for those seeking village life, excellent outdoor access and convenient links to the surrounding area.


Council Tax Band: G (Wiltshire County Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, Garage
Garden details: Private Garden
Heating: Oil
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains