Perched on the banks of the River Wylye, this is a truly idyllic country home. It only feels right to start with the garden from which you can enjoy the sounds of burbling water, as well as spot swans, ducks and the occasional otter. There's also a patio with a barbecue and plenty of alfresco seating for summer feasts. Inside, there's a strong rustic feel to the spaces, from the floral curtains and wooden ceiling trusses to the crackling log burner fire, ideal for warming up cold fingers after a bracing winter walk. Speaking of which, there are plenty of options for outdoors exploits around these parts. Stonehenge takes just over ten minutes to reach in the car, while the Fovant Badges carved into chalk hillside can be reached in twenty minutes' drive.

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