3-bedroom house · SP7 8GB
Sold STCReduced £3.5k (−3.8%) on 3 JulListed 157 days
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About
A well presented three bedroom mid terrace home offered for sale on a 35% shared ownership basis, situated within easy walking distance of Shaftesbury town centre.
One of the highest and most historic hilltop towns in England, Shaftesbury sits above the Blackmore Vale and offers a good range of everyday amenities including independent shops, cafes, pubs, a primary and secondary school and regular markets.
Gillingham is around five miles away with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Waterloo and Exeter.
Well laid out and finished to a good standard throughout, the accommodation is arranged across two floors.
On the ground floor a generous sitting room features a fireplace as its focal point and has a door leading directly out to the rear garden, alongside a kitchen and a ground floor WC.
Upstairs three bedrooms and a bathroom are found. New flooring has been fitted throughout the ground floor during the current ownership.
Outside, an enclosed west facing rear garden is a sunny and private space laid to artificial grass with a timber shed. Two off road parking spaces are accessible to the rear of the property.
The Property Inside Ground Floor Entering through the front door into the entrance hall, the sitting room is a generous reception space with a feature fireplace creating a focal point to the room.
Off the hallway, the kitchen is fitted with traditional shaker style units and laminate worktops, with a built in oven and space for further white goods.
A window looks out to the front of the property and there is a good amount of worktop space throughout. A ground floor WC completes the accommodation at this level.
First Floor Stairs rise to the first floor landing where three bedrooms are found, the main bedroom being a double room with built in storage.
Bedroom two is a good sized double and bedroom three a well proportioned single, all served by a family bathroom.
Outside Garden An enclosed west facing rear garden is a sunny and private space, not overlooked and laid to artificial grass for easy maintenance. A timber shed is included within the plot.
Parking Two off road parking spaces are situated to the rear of the property, accessible via a rear gate from the garden.
Useful Information Energy Efficiency Rating Tbc Council Tax Band D Mains Drainage Upvc Double Glazing Gas Fired Central Heating Leashold - 113 years remaining Monthly rent £324.02 Service Charge £50.62 which includes building insurance, managements fee and estate cleaning service.
Vendors will need to find onward purchase Location And Directions Shaftesbury is a historic hilltop town set in the beautiful North Dorset countryside, renowned for its iconic Gold Hill and far-reaching views over the Blackmore Vale.
The town offers a range of independent shops, cafés, schools, and leisure facilities, creating a vibrant yet traditional community.
Surrounded by scenic walking routes, it provides a balance of rural charm and everyday convenience, with further amenities available in nearby Gillingham and Blandford Forum, the former benefiting from a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo.
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About 38, Allen Road, Shaftesbury
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