Barton Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

A substantial dwelling, located in the centre of Shaftesbury, boasting flexible accommodation, a mature garden and parking.


4 Barton Hill is Grade II Listed and is conveniently located just a short distance from the town centre and its many amenities. The front façade of the property is subtle and unimposing, much like other cottages in the street. Internally, the accommodation extends towards the rear and continues over three floors totalling over 2600 sqft. The original section of the ground floor comprises, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and drawing room where stairs to the cellar are located and the owners believe an inglenook fireplace lies behind the tiled fire surround. A later extension created a ground floor shower room, kitchen and dining room to the rear, plus a utility room that also provides access to the garden. The first-floor landing leads into three bedrooms, two of which are considerable in size. Similarly the second floor comprises two large bedrooms situated to the front and rear, off an ample landing. The property boasts plenty of character features throughout such as exposed beams, feature fireplaces and window seats and would benefit from some updating in places.

SITUATION
The historic, hilltop, Saxon town of Shaftesbury 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 are a selection of supermarkets nearby including Tesco, Lidl and a Morrison convenience store in the town centre. Communications are excellent with the A350 running from north to the south coast through the town and the A303 to London can be reached in around 10 minutes by car. The nearby towns of Gillingham and Tisbury include mainline railway stations with services from London Waterloo to the West Country. The area is well known for the large choice of good State and Independent primary and secondary schools and a variety of outdoor and countryside activities including golf, cycling, shooting and horse riding.

OUTSIDE
The garden is an outstanding feature of the property and benefits from vehicular access from Victoria Street to the rear with off road parking for several vehicles. There is a patio area just outside the back door and the mature garden is divided into flower beds by concrete pathways and there is a greenhouse and useful storage for garden equipment.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax E
EPC: Exempt

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: SP7 8DQ
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