The North Dorset Saxon hilltop market 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. Families are drawn to this area by the quality of life and excellent choice of state and independent schools including Port Regis, Clayesmore, Sandroyd and Bryanston amongst many others. Shaftesbury also offers several ways to explore the stunning countryside and traditional English villages of the Blackmore Vale, Cranborne Chase and Wiltshire Downs with their many miles of public footpaths and bridleways.

The local road network offers strong connections to the other main towns in the region including Gillingham, Salisbury, Sherborne, Warminster and Yeovil as well as to the South Coast. In addition the A303 links with the M3 that makes London accessible for the motorist. There are railway stations at Gillingham (4.5 miles) and Tisbury (8 miles) with mainline services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country.

A well presented and charming two bedroom cottage, situated in the historic St. James area of Shaftesbury. The property is a short walk up to the town and local amenities, with countryside walks and fantastic views on the doorstep. The property is entered into the cosy sitting room with a focal log burner, stairs to the first floor and a door into the kitchen. The kitchen has a typical country cottage feel with shaker style kitchen units, wooden worktops and a ceramic Belfast sink. To the rear of the property is the garden room which over looks the mature rear garden. The ground floor also provides a shower room with space for utilities. Upstairs, the main bedroom provides space for a double bed with a fitted wardrobe and an airing cupboard, with a window to the front. The second bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe and a modern en-suite shower room, and a window overlooking the garden.

The rear garden is beautifully presented with a patio area adjacent the cottage, and steps leading up to a gravelled area and a range of flower beds. The rear garden looks up towards Stoney Path which is a direct route to Park Walk and the town centre. At the front of the property is the parking area, which is gravelled with two storage sheds, and also provides space for bin storage.

Freehold

Mains services are connected.

Dorset Council Tax Band B.

Strictly by appointment, only with Boatwrights Estate Agents. 01747 213106 www.boatwrights.co.uk