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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · SP7 8HB
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About
FOLLY COTTAGE is a deceptively spacious three double bedroom red brick cottage situated in one of the most desirable locations in Shaftesbury.
The accommodation comprises three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom and a large loft room.
The cottage has been extended and improved over the years to provide an enviable amount of accommodation (approx 1800sqft) and now offers a new purchaser the opportunity to further improve by way of cosmetic refurbishment if desired.
Enjoying a prime spot at the base of the Iconic Gold Hill which is within easy reach of the town centre of Shaftesbury the cottage also benefits from country side views, off road parking and no onward chain.
APPROACHED from Gold Hill up a shallow step to a part glazed wooden stable front door opening into: ENTRANCE HALL: A light and spacious reception hall with wall mounted electric consumer unit, stairs to first floor and doors to further rooms.
SITTING ROOM ( 16'4 max x 16' ) A beautifully light room with double glazed window over looking the rear garden, glazed door opens onto rear, chimney breast with feature gas effect open fire, wooden wall panelling, radiator.
DINING ROOM ( 13'2 x 11'3 ) A spacious room with UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, chimney breast, radiator, ample space for a large table and chairs, archway into: KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM ( 15'4 x 8'10 ) Fitted with a matching range of painted wall and floor cupboards, drawers and trim with roll edge work tops over, under counter space for appliances, space for gas oven, extractor hood, tiled splash backs, dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, vinyl flooring, radiator, door into: UTILITY ROOM ( 8'10 x 7'1 ) A good sized utility room with wash hand basin sat atop useful cupboard storage, UPVC window, Worcester boiler.
CLOAKROOM: Low level wc, UPVC double glazed obscure window. LANDING: Stairs rise to spacious landing with storage cupboard and loft access.
BEDROOM ONE ( 13'2 x 12' ) A good sized double bedroom with double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying beautiful countryside outlooks, radiator, built in triple wardrobe.
Door into: ENSUITE WETROOM: Fitted with a modern white suite comprising, low level wc, wash hand basin sat atop useful bathroom storage, wall mounted shower fittings with glazed screen and wall seat, aqua board walls, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect.
BEDROOM TWO ( 16'11 x 11'6 ) A huge double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to front aspect, stripped floor boards, radiator, original Victorian cast iron fireplace.
BEDROOM THREE ( 11'10 x 8'10 ) Another good sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Fitted with a modern heritage style suite comprising a roll top bath with shower attachments, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heater towel rail, vinyl flooring, airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder.
LOFT ROOM ( 15'9 x 13' ) A fantastic additional room that could serves a range of possible purposed, light and power, velux window, attractive exposed red brick chimney.
GARDEN: The garden is a delightful feature being laid mainly to shingle for ease of maintenance with mature flowers and shrubs proving colour throughout the seasons, side gate leads to parking apron.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D TENURE: FREEHOLD EPC:TBC
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