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In need of general updating throughout, the ground floor comprises a welcoming sitting room, centred around the impressive inglenook fireplace which provides a cosy focal point. A separate dining room offers an ideal space for entertaining or family meals, while the galley kitchen provides practical workspace. Also on the ground floor is a study, offering a useful area for home working or hobbies, together with a shower room. To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying the character expected of a property of this era, along with a family bathroom serving the accommodation.
The property benefits from a delightful south-facing rear garden extending to over 150ft in length, providing a wonderful outdoor space that enjoys sunlight throughout the day. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with well-stocked flower beds and borders that provide seasonal colour and interest. Immediately accessed from the property is a patio to create an appealing alfresco dining spot whilst to the rear of the garden are vegetable patches. There is also a workshop together with additional garden storage. Parking for the home is situated to the rear of the garden, accessed from a track to the right of the property itself.
The picturesque and traditionally English village of Fontmell Magna offers a strong level of excellent local facilities which include a post office/store serving homemade cakes and coffees, a well-regarded Village Hall that plays host to regular community activities and events and a parish church. The Fontmell Pub provides an excellent eatery with a enticing atmosphere for both inside and outdoor dining whilst further afield are a number of Farm Shops selling local produce. The local school, Saint Andrews Primary School, has national accreditations for music, art and sport. Additionally, it should be noted that Fontmell Managa has a wonderful array of countryside walks from the doorstep, including to the Fontmell Downs which offer spectacular views of the Blackmore Vale.
The nearby town of Shaftesbury is famed for the iconic cobbled street of Gold Hill and rich history going back to the times of King Alfred. Shaftesbury is a delightful community orientated town with an attractive and bustling High Street that provides most everyday requirements including a farmer's market, cafés, charity shops, various retail shops and a cottage hospital. There are railway stations at Gillingham (4.5 miles) and Tisbury (8 miles) with mainline services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country. The nearby, historic town of Shaftesbury provides a larger selection of amenities whilst there are railway stations at Gillingham (4.5 miles) and Tisbury (8 miles) with mainline services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country.
Oil Fired Central Heating. Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage is connected in the form of a septic tank.
Freehold.
Dorset Council Tax Band D.
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Strictly by appointment only via Boatwrights Estate Agents. 01747 213106 sales@boatwrights.co.uk www.boatwrights.co.uk