£1200 Road bike - should it be fully carbon?

Tell me about it! Putney Cycles let me use the full Cycle Scheme 'allowance' and pay cash for anything I wanted that went over the grand. I imagine other shops in London wouldn't have an issue doing the same so at least that gives me a few more options.

I know this is an annoying 'how long is a piece of string' question but sort of money would get me a decent first road bike that would keep me satisfied for a year or two. You know - something to learn the ropes on? £1.5k do it?

Wilier Mortirolo