8, St. Andrews View, Shaftesbury, SP7 0QY

Set on the fringe of the ever-popular village of Fontmell Magna, this attractive three-bedroom thatched home combines classic charm with practical, modern living.

Positioned within the desirable cul-de-sac of St Andrews View, a thoughtfully designed development dating from the late 1990s, the property enjoys a delightful setting while remaining part of a friendly and established community.

Inside, the accommodation is well arranged and naturally light.

The kitchen/breakfast room forms a sociable hub of the home, offering ample space for day-to-day living, while the separate sitting room provides a cosy retreat, centred around an open fire, perfect for cosy evenings.

A separate dining room provides an ideal space for entertaining or family gatherings, and a ground floor cloakroom adds everyday convenience.

Upstairs, there are three comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with its own en-suite shower room.

The remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, making the layout well suited to families, downsizers or those seeking a peaceful village base.

The Situation Fontmell Magna is a picturesque village of predominantly period properties.

The village boosts excellent local facilities including a post office/store, well regarded public house (The Fontmell), parish church, primary school and doctors surgery.

The Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (5 miles) offers further facilities to cater for most every day requirements including a Tesco and Co-operative supermarket, cottage hospital, dentists, doctors surgery and pharmacy as well as a range of artisan shops, cafes, restaurants, a couple of hotels and a local farmers market (Thursdays).

There are excellent communication links with the A350 passing through the village providing easy access to the coastal towns of Poole (22 miles) and Bournemouth (26 miles).

The A350 also provides direct access to the A303 to the South West and London via the M3 .

The nearby town of Gillingham (9.5 miles) provides a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo (2 hours) and Exeter St David.

The area is known for its excellent range of state and private schools primary and secondary schools and an array of countryside pursuits including golf, shooting, horse riding, running and cycling clubs.

Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and shared. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water.

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

Council Tax Dorset Council Tax E EPC: D Directions Post code: SP7 0QY What3words /// cackling.adjusted.unravel Outside The rear garden has been attractively landscaped to create a private and manageable outdoor space, with a lawn, seating areas and well-stocked borders providing interest and colour through the seasons.

The property also benefits from a single garage and parking nearby which can be accessed by a footpath from the back garden.

Offering character, comfort and a highly regarded village setting, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Dorset village life in a distinctive thatched home.