Detached house for sale in Shaftesbury SP7, 6 Bedroom

The house is sited in the village of Compton Abbas with access to its own private car park off the A350. The house comprises a spacious three bedroom thatched cottage with stone walls and a three bedroom extension with brick walls and tiled roof leading to an annexe comprising two rooms and a shower room and separate guest toilet.

There a number of ancillary buildings comprising a large two car brick built garage, a two bedroom static caravan, a large timber outbuilding with insulated walls and ceiling, a gift shop with carport attached and also an outside toilet utility room plus various other storage sheds. Along the eastern boundary of the site is a well-kept paddock of approx. 1 acre with delightful views to the south.

A property such as this with generous accommodation and outbuildings lends itself to a number of business opportunities such as a home and income and numerous possibilities for holiday lets or ancillary accommodation (subject to any necessary permissions).

Having recently undergone a scheme of refurbishment, this substantial period residence provides beautifully presented, flexible accommodation within well-maintained gardens and grounds. The property is currently arranged to provide a three bedroom main residence and an attached three bedroom extension, however the layout could be adjusted to provide one residence if required.

The property has mainly stone and brick elevations under thatched and tiled roofs and affords impressive rural views over surrounding countryside. A particular feature is the dining room which is believed to have formerly been a chapel with vaulted ceiling and lancet windows to the front elevation.

The main house provides spacious living accommodation arranged over two floors with character features such as exposed ceiling timbers and ledge and brace doors. The sitting room with a glazed external door leading to a terrace has an impressive inglenook fireplace and the staircase to the first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of units with Belfast sink, timber worktops and a range cooker. With windows to the front, there is an opening leading to the breakfast room. An arched doorway leads to the impressive dining room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a conservatory to the rear, a utility with fridge and freezer area and a cloakroom.

The first floor provides three double bedrooms, one of which is currently utilised as a study. The dual aspect master bedroom has a well-appointed en suite shower room and a beautiful view from the window. The second bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling timbers and views over farmland to the front. There is also a family bathroom.

The extension currently provides two reception rooms, a kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and a cloakroom, arranged over two floors.

The property sits within beautifully maintained gardens and grounds which amount to just under 2 acres (approx.).

Accessed via an extensive parking area, a driveway leads to the carport, garage and an additional area for vehicles. There are lawned areas with well-stocked beds, a pond and a large walled terrace abutting the rear of the property. All of which enjoy outstanding rural views. Adjoining the gardens is a paddock amounting to approximately 1 acre.