The North Dorset Saxon hilltop market town of Shaftesbury is famed for the steep cobbled street of Gold Hill, which remains a popular and historic attraction. The town’s rich history reaches back to King Alfred, who founded a nunnery there in 888. Shaftesbury is a delightful, community-oriented town with an attractive and bustling high street. Everyday requirements are catered for by a farmers market, cafés and various retail shops; there is a veterinary practice and good cottage hospital. Shaftesbury is well connected by road to Gillingham, Salisbury, Sherborne, Warminster and Yeovil, as well as to the south coast. Its proximity to the A303 makes London accessible for the motorist. Railway stations at Gillingham (4.5 miles) and Tisbury (8 miles) offer frequent, mainline services to London (Waterloo) and the west country. The area’s wide appeal to families is enhanced by the choice of excellent local state and independent schools, which include Shaftesbury, Port Regis, Sherborne, Gillingham and Bryanston. Shaftesbury offers tranquil, glorious countryside with miles of public footpaths and bridleways, and is nestled among a host of traditionally English villages to explore in Blackmore Vale, Cranborne Chase and Wiltshire Downs.

The accommodation comprises a hallway adorned with original decorative tiling before leading through to the open plan living areas that have been altered over the years to now feature a front sitting room, dining area and most impressive kitchen that stands within a stylish timber clad extension with sizeable skylight and bi-folding doors onto the patio. The first floor has also been extended in the same fashion to incorporate a four-piece family bathroom including a walk-in shower, his and hers sinks and separate deep set bath. Two of the four bedrooms are located on the first floor with the modern sash windows bringing plentiful natural light into the rooms whilst the decorate fireplace in the front bedroom makes for a delightful feature. The pleasant and neutral décor continues to the second floor where two further bedrooms are locating including the principal room that takes benefit from a ensuite shower room and delightful views across the town’s rooftops.

Front: Enclosed via wrought iron fencing with a gravelled garden and path leading to the property. Of great benefit is the enclosed and lockable side passage giving access into the rear of the garden. Rear: Enjoying a South Westerly aspect, the rear garden is a true delight with a well-kept lawn bordered by established flower beds and hedgerow. The elevated patio makes for a wonderful seating and entertaining area whilst located at the bottom of the garden is a useful garden studio that has been fully insulated with power, lighting and internet connection.

Freehold.

Dorset Council Tax Band D.

All mains services connected.

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