Barton Hill, Shaftesbury

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.
Families are drawn to this area by the quality of life and excellent choice of state and independent schools including Port Regis, Clayesmore, Sandroyd and Bryanston amongst many others. Shaftesbury also offers several ways to explore the stunning countryside and traditional English villages of the Blackmore Vale, Cranborne Chase and Wiltshire Downs with their many miles of public footpaths and bridleways.

Transport Links
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.

Description
A well presented one bedroom first floor flat located close to the town centre. The property forms part of a granary building which was converted in 2004, offering a character building with modern living such as uPVC sash-style windows and gas central heating.

The flat is accessed via a communal stairwell leading to the private door to the property, entering into a hallway. The open plan living area is a light and airy space with windows to the front and side aspect. The space is divided with a kitchen area which has fitted wall and base units, including a fitted fridge/freezer. The bedroom, which offers space for a double bed, is at the rear of the flat with a window to the side and a recess with space for a wardrobe. The bathroom has a modern suite comprising a panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin.

Communal Area
There is a communal hallway and stairwell providing access for the six properties in the block. There is a communal bin store, and a telephone entry system for the block.

Tenure
Leasehold.
Remaining Lease: 979 Years
Current Annual Service Charge: £720 including Peppercorn Ground Rent

Services
Mains Services are connected.

Council Tax
Dorset Council Tax Band A.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment only via Boatwrights Estate Agents.
01747 213106
www.boatwrights.co.uk