Detached house for sale in Shaftesbury SP7, 4 Bedroom

This fabulous detached property offers approximately 3,000 square feet of well-appointed and versatile accommodation, with the added benefit of planning permission to create a 5,000 sq ft home, if desired. Set in grounds of approximately 10 acres with idyllic views of the surrounding countryside and befitting from extensive outbuildings and stabling. Whilst also being the perfect property and location for a Boutique Hotel, Care Home, or for similar commercial usage, subject to the relevant planning consents. Situated along a quiet country lane in the popular location of Charlton, Shaftebury.

The accommodation flows particularly well and is exceptionally light and airy throughout. An entrance hall leads through to the living room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. The living room is lovely and spacious and centers onto a wood burning stove. The living room leads through into an additional sitting room, which benefits from french doors that lead out onto the garden patio terrace. The dining room is a good size providing able space for a large dining table for formal dining. The kitchen/breakfast room is the 'hub-of-the-house' and has been fitted with modern and contemporary cabinets and granite work surfaces. The kitchen area centers onto a breakfast island and bar for casual dining and there is an area for a large breakfast/dining table. The kitchen benefits from built-in appliances, which includes a double oven, electric hob with extractor fan over and a built-in dishwasher. Located off the kitchen is an inner hallway/boot room, which leads to a study, a downstairs shower room, and through to a large utility room, which in-turn leads to the freezer room and garaging.

The first floor accommodation comprises of a lovely master bedroom suite with dressing area, walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom and a separate wc.

Outside

The property is approached via electric security gates that leads to a sweeping driveway leading to the property, where there is a large driveway with parking for numerous vehicles and garaging and a carport. The property is set in grounds of approximately 10 acres, which is divided into four paddocks, a large field and a large formal garden. The mature formal garden has been beautifully landscaped with an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and borders and is predominately laid to lawn. The land lends itself for equestrian use, there is a yard with stables, tack room and a large general purpose barn, which could have a variety of different uses, and there is potential for conversion for ancillary accommodation, or similar, if required, and subject to the relevant planning consents.

The property has a fantastic opportunity to build a new contemporary style dwelling, or a desirable Georgian style home, whichever is preferred. The plans allow for a replacement dwelling of over 5,000 and the applications have been accepted for both styles.

To view the applications please visit Wiltshire Council’s website

Planning application 15/11954/ful (Georgian Style)

Planning application 17/02135/ful (Contemporary Style)

Situation

The property is located in an idyllic countryside location, making it the perfect country retreat, but yet within a short drive away to the village of Ludwell which has a renowned village shop, butcher, post office and farm shop. To the west of Charlton is the thriving town of Shaftesbury which has a wider range of facilities and amenities, including a baker, coffee shops and supermarkets, banks and a doctors’ surgery. There is a mainline railway station at nearby Tisbury which is six miles to the north with direct directs to London Waterloo (journey time approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes). Communications by road are good via both the A30 and also the A303 which provides access to London, the national motorway system and airports via the M3. The area is particularly well known for its proximity to a number of schools including Port Regis, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, Sandroyd, Hazelgrove, Clayesmore, Bryanston and Gillingham School with its well-regarded sixth form college.

Summary of accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall * Living Room * Sitting Room * Study * Dining Room * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Utility Room * Boot Room * Freezer Room * Shower Room

First Floor

Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Area, Walk-In Wardrobe and Ensuite Shower Room * Three Further Double Bedrooms * Family Bathroom

Summary of features

Detached property offering approximately 3,000 square feet of accommodation * Planning permission for a replacement dwelling of over 5,000 * Set in grounds of approximately 10 acres * Idyllic views of the surrounding countryside * Situated along a quiet country lane * Extensive outbuildings and stabling * Potential for conversion for ancillary accommodation * Perfect property and location for a Boutique Hotel, Care Home, or for similar commercial usage, subject to the relevant planning consents * The land lends itself for equestrian use * Well placed for the commuter and for schooling

General information

Council - Wiltshire Council

Tax Band - G

EPC: F

Services - Mains electricity and water, private drainage via a septic tank and soakaway. Liquid Petroleum Gas fired central heating.

Directions

From Shaftesbury proceed East along the A30. Proceed past Five Square Motors and after the left turning to Higher Coombe turn immediately right off the A30 into a country lane where upon Spring Farm House will be the second property found on the right-hand side.