Property description:
A rarely available, detached period residence that has been
comprehensively renovated by the current sellers to now offer
modern, flexible accommodation set over three floors.
This simply stunning home is presented in excellent order
throughout boasting a seamless blend of modern light and sleek
accommodation with period proportions and character.
The ground floor is a particular highlight of the home. To the left
is substantial open plan kitchen, dining, family room. This superb
space is beautifully appointed with ample hand crafted wall and
base units under swathes of butcher block work surfaces with a
fitted range cooker and integrated appliances. Beyond there is
space for a large dining set with a further coffee area to the
side. A perfect everyday living and socialising room. To the rear
is a garden room that in turn gives access to the study or hobbies
room. To the front is the elegant formal sitting room that has a
wonderful feature fireplace with a log burning stove. A cloakroom
completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are
excellent doubles and have built-in storage. These bedrooms are
serviced by a generous, luxury family bathroom. On the second floor
there is a superb fourth en-suite bedroom, with ample built-in
storage, and with its own sitting room - a perfect guest or master
suite.
This special home is a true rarity and has been meticulously
updated with the highest quality fixtures and fittings by
experienced craftsmen. It must be seen to be appreciated.
Situation
The delightful hilltop town of Shaftesbury provides a wide range of
everyday services and shops. There are Churches of different
denominations, cafes, restaurants, a hotel, a weekly Farmers‘
Market, as well as high street shops there are family-run shops
including a greengrocers, butchers and a general store. The Arts
Centre offers exhibitions, plays, regular films and entertainments.
There is also a doctors‘ surgery, a dentist and a cottage hospital.
Local schools are excellent and within easy reach: these include
Clayesmore, Port Regis, Sandroyd, as well as well-regarded local
state schools. Communication links in the area are very good, with
the A303 just a few miles to the north. The local bus service
connects with Salisbury and other villages. A mainline railway
station at Gillingham (5 miles) or Tisbury (9.3 miles) serves
London Waterloo (approx. 2 hours).
Outside
The grounds have been recessed to create off road parking both in
front and behind a secure gateway. The pretty rear courtyard garden
has been beautifully landscaped boasting a wonderful degree of
privacy and creating an unexpected oasis in the town centre ideal
for outdoor entertaining and dining. There expansive paved terrace
is flanked by abundant, established floral and herbaceous borders.
The substantial detached outbuilding is currently used as a
workshop and store but offers scope for annexe conversion,
garaging, home office or studio (STPP).