Bimport, Shaftesbury
£380,000
Property Summary
A charming three bedroom cottage situated close to the centre of Shaftesbury, offered for sale with no forward chain.
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, cafĂ©s, 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 charming and spacious cottage situated close to the town centre of Shaftesbury. The property has been extended to provide open plan living space, as well as a converted loft to provide further accommodation.
The property is entered into the hallway with a door leading into the main living area. At the front is a sitting area with a wood burner, leading into a space for dining, and then into the bright and spacious kitchen at the rear of the property. There is also a utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor adjacent to the kitchen.
On the first floor there are three good sized double bedrooms, two of which have views to the rear of the property, and a bathroom which is fitted with a modern suite. Stairs lead up to the loft room, which provides additional accommodation with ample eaves storage.
Outside
To the front of the property is a small garden which is gravelled, with a gate and path to the front door.
At the rear is a good sized garden, with a patio area adjacent to the house with steps leading up to a lawn, with a timber shed, flower beds and shrubbery.
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
Mains services are connected.
Council Tax
Dorset Council Tax Band C.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only via Boatwrights Estate Agents.
01747 213106
www.boatwrights.co.uk