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Listing removedReduced £5k (−3.1%) on 5 AugListed 163 days
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About
A well-presented cluster house situated in a popular residential area of Shaftesbury and boasting both a private garden and allocated parking.
Located halfway along Blackmore Road, a quiet no-through road in a popular residential area, No 60 forms part of a cluster house set amongst a handful of other similar properties.
The property is laid out over two floors and is presented in good condition throughout. The entrance hall has doors to both the bathroom and under stairs cupboard.
The kitchen and sitting room are open-plan, with the kitchen housing ample floor and wall units and stairs leading up from the sitting room.
A large bedroom can be found on the first floor along with two storage cupboards within the eaves. Situation This property is located on the north side of the hilltop town of Shaftesbury.
This historic Saxon town provides an eclectic mix of well-known and independent shops, cafes as well as a number of banks and supermarkets and amenities such as opticians, dentist and a cottage hospital.
For a more extensive retail experience the larger cities of Salisbury and Bath are 30 - 45 minutes’ drive.
The area is well known for the large choice of State and Independent primary and secondary schools and range of leisure pursuits including horse riding, walking, golf and more.
Communications are good with the A30 and A350 passing through the town and there is a mainline railway station at Gillingham (5 miles) Outside An allocated parking space is located adjacent to Blackmore Road and a pathway leads to a handful of properties including No.60.
A small outdoor store can be found immediately adjacent to the front door, ideal for gardening tools etc.
The garden is accessed further along the pathway to the side of the property and provides a pleasant outside space. This area is not enclosed.
Dorset Council Tax B EPC: D Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
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About 60, Blackmore Road, Dorset
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