11, Ratcliffs Garden, Dorset, SP7 8HJ

A versatile three/four-bedroom detached bungalow, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac where properties rarely become available.

Extended during the current owner's tenure, the property offers flexible accommodation, with the additional room serving equally well as a fourth bedroom or an extra reception room to suit your lifestyle.

While offering excellent scope for modernisation and personalisation, the bungalow is well laid out and currently comprises three bedrooms, a comfortable sitting room, and a dining room that flows through to the kitchen.

Beyond the kitchen is a separate family room with direct access to the rear garden, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining.

The property also benefits from both a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The Situation Ratcliff’s Gardens is a charming cul-d-sac off the popular St James' Street: A community in its self.

Located on the south side of the Saxon hill top town of Shaftesbury, the street boasts a pub, church and primary school and allows easy access out to countryside beyond via bridleways and footpaths.

Shaftesbury's bustling high street is located a short walk up the famous slope of Gold Hill and provides a variety of services to cater for most everyday requirements including; cottage hospital, doctors surgery, local farmers market (Thursdays), greengrocers, butchers, supermarkets pharmacy, opticians and dentists to name but a few.

The high street is known for its range of independent shops, cafes, pubs and a well-regarded hotel.

The area benefits from excellent communication links with the A303 to the north providing road access to London and the south west as well as a mainline railway station at Gillingham (4 miles) serving London Waterloo and Exeter.

The area also benefits from an excellent range of state and private schools such as Clayesmore, Gillingham Comprehensive, Port Regis and Shaftesbury School and Sixth Form.

Outside The front garden is mainly lawn with mature bushes and shrubs and a path from the gate leading to the front door. A tarmac drive allows for off road parking in front of the garage.

The rear garden is lovely and private and features a delightful terrace stepping up to a generous lawn edged with well-stocked and mature borders providing colour and interest throughout the seasons.

Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. A gas fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Solar panels power the property and provide dditional income.

Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage. Dorset Council Tax D EPC: A Directions Post code: SP7 8HJ What3words /// dormant.framework.keeps