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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SP7 8EJ
Sold STCListed 38 days
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About
A handsome, detached town house built in 1863. Situated in a prime position in the heart of Shaftesbury this period residence is presented in excellent order throughout.
You enter into a striking central hallway that provides a grand sense of arrival and access to all principal ground-floor areas.
To the left is a kitchen / breakfast room featuring a classic gas-fired aga. This space enjoys a bright dual aspect ensuring it is bathed in natural light throughout the day.
The kitchen flows into a formal dining area at the rear of the house, a versatile space that could easily be used as a relaxed family sitting room.
A formal sitting room or snug with a wood burner sits at the front of the property. A highly functional boot room and W/C complete the ground floor.
The first floor boasts three exceptionally well-proportioned double bedrooms, each featuring built-in wardrobes.
The principal bedroom further benefits from a newly installed luxury en suite shower room. A contemporary family bathroom and a dedicated study complete this floor.
The second floor offers flexibility of use as potential hobby or study space alongside a well-appointed bathroom. An expansive cellar offers fabulous storage space.
Outside To the side is gated off-road parking for multiple vehicles leading to a large timber shed providing useful storage.
The delightful rear garden is a private, landscaped oasis secured by wooden fencing and a characterful stone wall.
The outdoor spaces are tailored for peace and relaxation, featuring seating areas and a covered veranda accessed directly from the dining room.
Services Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. A gas boiler provides heating and hot water via radiators and the aga.
Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.
Dorset Council Tax F EPC: D Directions Post code: SP7 8EJ What3words /// kebab.corporate.spelled Aml Estate Agents are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property.
W&W use a specialist service called "Guild 365" to perform these checks. This is a service offered to Estate Agents who are members of the Guild of Property Professionals.
These checks must be completed before a property is listed for sale and as soon as an offer is accepted (before we send out the Memorandum of Sale).
There is a non-refundable fee of £25 (plus VAT) per person. Note: W&W receive a portion of this fee to cover our administration costs in processing these legal checks.
The Situation The historic, hilltop, Saxon town of Shaftesbury offers a vibrant High Street with a variety of national and independent retailers for your everyday needs including opticians, dentist, doctors and a cottage hospital.
There are a selection of supermarkets nearby including Tesco, Asda and Waitrose.
Communications are excellent with the A350 running from north to the south coast through the town and the A303 to London can be reached in around 10 minutes by car.
The nearby towns of Gillingham and Tisbury include a mainline railway station with services from London Waterloo to the West Country.
The area is well known for the large choice of good State and Independent primary and secondary schools and a variety of outdoor and countryside activities including golf, cycling, shooting and horse riding.
Value & comps
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Returns
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