Property description
This is an ideal family home located in a quiet cul de sac within easy striking distance of sought after schools, Shaftesbury town centre and local amenities. This house benefits from a double reception room with ample space for a sitting and dining room, a lovely conservatory overlooking the garden and a separate study/snug. The kitchen is spacious with a breakfast bar and a separate utility room leading through to the integral garage. Upstairs, the master bedroom has an en-suite with both bath and separate shower cubicle and plenty of storage. There are 3 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Situation
The property is conveniently situated near the centre of the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury, famed for the iconic steeply cobbled street of Gold Hill. With its vibrant community life, this ancient market town offers an excellent range of facilities including shops, supermarkets, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and inns. There are also doctors and dentist surgeries, a cottage hospital, an arts centre and reputable state run primary and secondary schools. The local road network gives ready access to the other main towns in the region including Bath, Blandford, Salisbury, Sherborne, Warminster and Yeovil as well as to the South Coast whilst the A303 trunk road linking with the M3 makes London accessible for the motorist. Gillingham (4.5 miles) and Tisbury (8 miles) have stations with mainline services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country.Many 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, Bruton, Downside, Sherborne and St Marys amongst many others. This part of North Dorset enjoys wonderful undulating scenery and picturesque villages with many miles of public footpaths and bridleways from which to explore the beautiful countryside whether by foot or horseback. It is also ideal for a variety of other rural pursuits such as cycling and fishing whilst there are golf courses at Tollard Royal, Blandford, Salisbury and Warminster with racing at Bath, Salisbury and Wincanton and sailing at Shear Water near Warminster. There are several excellent dining pubs in the vicinity as well as many places of interest such as the Longleat Estate, Old Wardour Castle, Wilton House, the National Trust Gardens at Stourhead and the Fovant Badges.
Outside
The generous rear garden is split between a patio area and lawn with a further patio area covered by a pergola and a shed at the end of the garden. To the front of the house is a large tarmac parking area which leads to the garage and a lawn.
Property Features :
- 4 Bedrooms
- Detached
- Near Town Centre
- Gas Central Heating
- Large Rear Garden
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