Property for sale in Shaftesbury SP7, 3 Bedroom

A unique opportunity to purchase this fantastic cottage located on the edge of Shaftesbury.

Description

A characterful stone cottage located on the fringe of the market town of Shaftesbury with an abundance of charm. The accommodation includes an entrance porch, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, shower room, bathroom, three bedrooms, beautiful gardens, off road parking and a garage.

Location

The North Dorset Saxon hilltop market town of Shaftesbury is famed for the iconic cobbled street of Gold Hill and rich history going back to the times of King Alfred.
Shaftesbury is a delightful community orientated town with an attractive and bustling High Street that provides most everyday requirements including a farmer's market, cafés, charity shops, various retail shops and a cottage hospital.
The local road network offers strong connections to the other main towns in the region including Gillingham, Salisbury, Sherborne, Warminster and Yeovil as well as to the South Coast. In addition the A303 links with the M3 that makes London accessible for the motorist.
There are railway stations at Gillingham (4.5 miles) and Tisbury (8 miles) with mainline services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country. Families are drawn to this area by the quality of life and excellent choice of state and independent schools including Port Regis, Clayesmore, Sandroyd, Bryanston, and St Mary’s amongst many others. Shaftesbury also offers several ways to explore the stunning countryside and traditionally English villages of the Blackmore Vale, Cranborne Chase and Wiltshire Downs with their many miles of public footpaths and bridleways.

Directions

From the Ivy Cross roundabout in Shaftesbury take the B3081 towards Gillingham. Follow the round round the bends and under the flyover. After a sharp left bend take the second road on the left, New Road. 16 is found after a short distance on the left hand side.

Outside

The garden is located to the front of the property and is full of colour and life.
There are several areas of flower beds and vegetable patches as well as greenhouse and ornamental features. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is enclosed to all sides with a mixture of fencing and hedging. At the bottom of the garden is the off road parking and a single garage which is of block construction.

Services

All mains services are connected.

Local Authority

Dorset Council, Band D.

Tenure

Freehold.