St. James Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

A beautifully presented cottage situated in the ‘Pump Yard’ area of St James’s Street, Shaftesbury.

Entered through ornate iron gates are the peaceful and private gardens of the Pump Yard.  Corner Cottage is a late 18th century, Grade II listed cottage white washed cottage located in the far right corner of the quadrangle.
Inside, this lovely property combines modern décor with period features such as quarry tiles floors, exposed wood beam ceilings and window seats. Modern features include a remote controlled heating system and a bathroom with a double ended tub and rainwater shower. This quaint double fronted cottage is laid out over two floors with the ground floor comprising a sitting room with feature fireplace and wood burning stove,  built in cupboards and under stairs storage, a well equipped kitchen with dining area, a superb modern bathroom and a separate laundry cupboard complete with washer dryer.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms each with built in storage and lovely views over the Pump Yard.

SITUATION
St. James is situated at the foot of the iconic Gold Hill in the historic, hilltop, Saxon town of Shaftesbury. The town offers a vibrant High Street with a variety of national and independent retailers for your everyday needs including opticians, dentist, doctors and a cottage hospital. There is a selection of supermarkets nearby including Tesco, Asda and Waitrose. Communications are excellent with the A350 running from north to the south coast and the A303 to London a short distance away. The nearby town of Gillingham includes a mainline railway station with services from London Waterloo to the West Country. The area is well known for the large choice of State and Independent primary and secondary schools.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a gravel path past the old pump to the front door. A detached garden can be accessed from a shared path to the left of the property where there is also a useful brick shed for storage.

Notes: there is a £100 per property / per year charge for maintenance of the Pump Yard.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band C ( assumed ). Currently used as a holiday let.
EPC: G (Secondary double glazing is being fitted to improve this)

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is provided by modern eco electric heaters which have thermostats programmable from an app. Heating is via an electric emersion heater and tank.

DIRECTIONS
Post Code SP7 8HF
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From Shaftesbury High Street proceed along the B3081, Bimport, to the bottom of the hill. Turn left at St John’s Church onto St James Street. Continue for approximately 200 m and The Pump Yard will be found on the left. Parking is on the street.
On foot: walk to the bottom of Gold Hill and turn right. Continue for approximately 200 m and the Pump Yard will be found on the right.