7, Wimborne St. Giles, Dorset, BH21 5LX

A warm and inviting, Grade II listed, semi-detached cottage nestled in the middle of the village of Wimborne St Giles. Offered with no onward chain.

You are welcomed into the property by an inviting entrance hall which provides access to the main ground floor rooms.

To the left, the dining room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the front of the property and is an ideal setting for both formal dining and family meals.

The room benefits from exposed wooden floorboards and a wood-burning stove. The sitting room is an attractive and comfortable space, centred around a feature brick fireplace with wood burner.

Up one step, the kitchen overlooks the rear garden. There is space for a free-standing cooker together with a range of storage units maintaining a warm and traditional feel.

From the kitchen is the bathroom with storage and space and plumbing for a washer/dryer. On the first floor are three double bedrooms.

One of the larger rooms benefits from built-in storage and the other enjoys an ensuite W/C. Agents Note: There are some low doorways and ceilings.

Situation Wimborne St Giles is an unspoilt village with a thriving rural community that embodies the best of traditional village life.

The village lies within the 5500-acre Shaftesbury Estate owned by the Earl of Shaftesbury whose home is at St Giles House which he opens to the public for weddings, celebrations and events.

The estate enterprises also include fly fishing on the River Allen, forestry and agriculture.

The surrounding countryside is the Cranborne Chase National Landscape ( aonb ) and has many important ecological and archaeological sites, which the estate places great importance on preserving.

The village amenities include a hall, an ideal venue for meetings, social gatherings and clubs of all kinds, plus a First School for 2-9 year olds.

The village is situated close to the market towns of Wimborne, Blandford and Salisbury where you will find a full range of amenities including supermarkets, doctors, dentists and hospitals.

The area is blessed with a large choice of state and independent primary and secondary schools. The A354 ( 4 miles ) provides quick access to Blandford, Salisbury and beyond by car.

Mainline railway stations are located at Bournemouth and Christchurch with services to London and along the south coast. There are regional airports at Bournemouth and Southampton.

Leisure activities are plentiful with direct access to miles of walks and cycle routes on your doorstep.

The New Forest National Park, top-notch Golf Clubs, Kingston Lacey House, Moors Valley Country Park, Snowtrax Activity Centre, various leisure centres and the beach are all within easy reach.

Outside The front of the property is laid to lawn, with a brick footpath edged with lavender plants creating a welcoming approach to the entrance.

There is space to park one vehicle off road and potential to increase this to two. The rear garden is a delight. A sunny courtyard provides a lovely area for alfresco dining.

Steps lead up to the main garden which is mostly paved for low maintenance. Mature borders and specimen trees soften the look.

The garden is enclosed, providing a good degree of privacy and a safe environment for children or pets and a handy shed provides storage for toys and garden equipment.

Dorset Council Tax C EPC: D Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an electric boiler provides heating and hot water.

Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

Directions Post code: BH21 5LX What3words /// skies.jaundice.trips Head towards Cranborne or Wimborne then take the B3078 out of town.

Take the B3071to Wimborne St Giles and continue to the very end of the road and turn left. Drive into the village passing the school on your right taking the next turning right.

The property will be found a very short distance up on your right hand side.