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About
A beautifully presented cottage, situated in an idyllic location with far reaching views on all sides, sat within a substantial plot of approximately 1.5 acres.
Situated on the outskirts of Stour Row, along a peaceful country lane, Willow Cottage is a charming, detached property presented to the market in immaculate condition.
The accommodation has undergone a programme of alterations and renovations, creating a stylish and well-appointed home arranged over two floors.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, shower room and utility room in addition to the main living spaces.
The triple-aspect sitting room is a particular feature of the property, benefiting from a wood-burning stove and bi-folding doors opening onto the rear garden.
Completing the ground floor is the extended kitchen/dining room, fitted with a good number of units and with bi-folding doors opening directly on to the patio.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by the main family shower room.
The Situation Stour Row is a desirable village just 3 miles West of the Saxon hilltop Town of Shaftesbury.
Shaftesbury is a popular town offering a good range of high street and independent shops, supermarkets, recreational facilities, and amenities including doctors’ surgery, dentist and a cottage hospital.
The nearby village of Marnhull (about 3 miles) benefits from a butcher, post office/stores, doctor's surgery, two public houses and two primary schools.
The town of Gillingham offers a wider choice of supermarkets including Waitrose and a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo and Exeter.
The village of Stour Row as the advantage of a rural position combined with good access to the A303 and the A350.
The area is well-known for its choice of good state and independent primary and secondary schools.
Leisure facilities are excellent with an excellent network of footpaths and bridleways to the surrounding countryside and Duncliffe Hill.
Local sports clubs include rugby, football, cricket, golf and fitness centres.
Outside The property is approached from the lane via a wooden five-bar gate, onto a generous shingle driveway providing ample parking and access to the double car port and detached single garage which offers excellent potential for further development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The level garden lies predominately to the side and rear of the property where there is a charming patio, ideally positioned to enjoy stunning views across neighbouring farmland.
The garden is mainly lawn with wildflower areas and a cottage style border creating an attractive and tranquil outdoor setting. Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property.
Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.
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