18, St James Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset - No Chain, SP7 8HE

18 ST JAMES STREET is a fabulous three bedroom period cottage built of greenstone elevations under at tiled roof situated near the town centre of Shaftesbury.

The accommodation comprises three bedrooms, a family bathroom, sitting room, kitchen and garden room with further benefits including a 200ft south facing rear garden, no onward chain and countryside views.

In its recent past this former workers cottage has been extended to almost double its original size then further updated and improved by the existing owners to create a comfortable and character filled home presented in good order through out.

Situated in one of the most desirable locations in Shaftesbury at the base of the iconic Gold Hill and within walking distance of Shaftesbury High Street this cottage simply must be viewed to be fully appreciated!

APPROACHED Via brick paved pavement to a part glazed wooden front door opening into: SITTING ROOM ( 16’5 x 11’5 ) A fabulous room with original stripped oak floor boards, wooden window to front aspect with window seat and useful storage under, red brick chimney breast housing a working work burner with fireside alcove shelving, radiator, TV point, under stairs storage cupboard, stairs to first floor, door leads down into: KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM ( 18’ x 9’8 ) Bright, airy and of good proportions fitted with a matching modern range of wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with contrasting granite work tops over, inset sink and drainer unit with swan neck mixer tap, space for a freestanding range oven with gas hob and extractor fan over, built in mid height microwave grill, space for tall fridge freezer, integral washing machine and dish washer, decorative tiled flooring, tall pantry cupboard with internal drawers, single glazed window, wooden latch door leads into: GARDEN ROOM ( 18’ x 10’5 ) A fantastic addition of composite glazed construction with bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden.

This room currently serves as a dining room but could be used for a range of purposes. Tiled floor, wall lights, radiator.

LANDING: Original stripped wooden stairs rise to a long gallery landing with doors to further rooms, stripped oak floor boards, curtained linen storage, loft hatch.

BEDROOM ONE ( 13’7 x 10’5 ) A good sized double bedroom with wooden flooring, exposed greenstone wall, radiator, TV point, double glazed window to rear aspect and full height wooden glazed doors that open and provide a stunning outlook towards Melbury Hill and the surrounding countryside.

BEDROOM TWO ( 8’9 x 8 ) A small double bedroom with wooden window to front aspect over looking St James park, radiator, wooden flooring.

BEDROOM THREE ( 8’ x 7’6 ) A large single bedroom that’s currently being used as a study with wooden flooring, wooden window to front aspect over looking St James park, radiator.

BATHROOM: Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with glazed shower screen and wall mounted shower fittings, low level wc, wash hand basin sat atop useful bathroom storage, decorative tiled flooring, wooden window to rear aspect, heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE: The rear garden is an incredible feature of the cottage which extends to approximately 200ft in length and enjoys a sunny and sheltered south facing aspect.

From the garden room a large paved patio leads to a shingle path flanked by an ornamental pond which meanders down the mature garden through a small copse and opens out to a productive vegetable garden.

The garden is fully enclosed on all sides with a large part glazed timber outbuilding providing excellent storage, wooden gate provides side access onto the lane, outside tap.

SERVICES: Mains Gas, Mains Drainage, Electric, Water, TV & Telephone.