Detached bungalow for sale in Shaftesbury SP7, 4 Bedroom

The Dell is a substantial detached bungalow set in about three acres of grounds offering potential to further develop and providing a variety of different usages from its current cattery. The property lends itself well for those who might be looking for a taste of the 'Good Life' and self sufficiency, potential for Equestrian facilities or just for those desiring space around them for a growing or established family where there is plenty of external space for children and pets to let off steam. We believe that the bungalow dates to the 1960's and has been the much loved family home to our sellers for the last thirty two years and where many memories have been made. The property benefits from uPVC double glazing, calor gas central heating via radiators and has potential to extend into the partially develop loft space. It offers well proportioned and comfortable rooms that really do need to be experienced to appreciate their size and layout as well as being able to appreciate the extent of the outside space.

Detached Family Home
Potential to Develop
About Three Acres of Grounds
Four Good Sized Bedrooms
A Range of Outbuildings
Flexible Usage
Energy Efficiency Rating E

The Dell, Semley

The Property

In brief, the inside accommodation consists of useful porch, hall, large sitting room with fireplace of Bath stone, marble hearth and multi-fuel burner, rear lobby with access to the back of the property, dining room, galley style kitchen/breakfast room and a combined utility and cloakroom. An inner hall leads to four good sized bedroom, master currently being used as a second sitting room and the main bathroom. There is potential to further develop into the roof space which is currently divided into two rooms. Outside there is a generously sized parking area, a range of outbuildings with power and water supply - currently used as a cattery, formal gardens and paddock - partly enclosed at the moment. The whole grounds extend to around three acres.

Outside

The Outbuildings

At the present time the property is being used a a successful cattery and has many compartments situated a short walk from the property and centred around a lawn area and large fish pond. There is also a timber office/store. To the back of the property there are further compartments, shed and garage.

The Grounds

The property is approached from the road onto a generously sized gravelled parking area with plenty of space to park at least ten cars and has space to store a horse box, caravan, boat or motor home. To the front of the property there is a lawn area with stepping stone path leading under the trees to one part of the cattery and onto the paddock. To the back of the bungalow there is an enclosed courtyard and the boiler house.

The Location

The property is situated in the small Wiltshire village of Semley, which lies just three miles away from the historic town of Shaftesbury. The village itself has an active community spirit with many events being hosted at the village hall and a popular shop and cafe run by the villagers. There is also a public house dating to the 16th century - The Benett Inn - serving food and has accommodation, a well rated primary school and an auctioneers dealing with antiques and fine arts. Shaftesbury has many historic buildings and was made famous by the Hovis advert featuring "Gold Hill" with its cobbled street and picturesque cottages. There are numerous individual shops and chain stores and a thriving arts community with many musicians, artists of all types and a theatre with many productions, film screenings and art shows. The nearest mainline train station serving London, Waterloo and the West country is just under eight miles away in Gillingham.

Directions

From The Gillingham Office

Leave Gillingham via Newbury heading towards Shaftesbury. At the first roundabout (Ivy Cross) take the second exit heading to Warminster on the A350. After about three miles you will pass Langfords on the right hand side just after turn right into Station Road. The property is the first drive on the left hand side.