Foots Hill, Cann, Nr Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

A charming tastefully converted barn set in an elevated position with long reaching rural views

SITUATION
Bishops Barn is located on Foots Hill in Cann to the south east of Shaftesbury within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property has superb views over its own field and the surrounding landscape towards Melbury Beacon. Shaftesbury, a Saxon hilltop town is about 2 miles and has a good range of facilities including cafes, restaurants, niche retailers, a boutique hotel, supermarkets and health centre. The nearby village of Ludwell also offers and award-winning village shop, butcher and farm shop with more extensive shopping in Salisbury, Bath, Gillingham or Sherborne.

Bishops Barn is about 9 miles from Tisbury Railway station, offering services to London Waterloo from 1 hour 50 minutes. Tisbury also has wide range of local shops and amenities including Messums Art gallery. The A303 is 10 miles to the north, giving access to the major motorway networks. There are international airports at Bournemouth, Bristol and Southampton.

Sporting facilities in the area include golf courses at Rushmore and South West Wilts, racing at Salisbury or Wincanton. There is an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths from the house with superb walking and riding. The popular Jurassic coastline in South Dorset is within easy reach. The area is also renowned for its excellent schooling locally, both state and private.

DESCRIPTION
Bishops Barn is a charming rural barn conversion, which has been imaginatively restored whilst preserving the integrity and character of the building. It has handsome stone elevations under a slate roof and is not listed. Whilst the original conversion was carried out in the early 1980’s, the current owner has undertaken a wide variety of improvements including wiring, new kitchen, bathrooms and creation of a main bedroom suite. Planning permission was granted for this in 2019 2/2019/0160/ FUL which also included a 2 storey extension to the south which remains live as the works have commenced. A heavy oak front opens into a spacious dining hall / sitting area with door leading into the garden. The charming rustic kitchen has been recently finished with range of cupboards with wood worksurfaces, electric Everhot cooker / stove, dishwasher and large fridge / freezer. Adjoining is a walk in larder, boot room and WC. At the western end stairs lead down to the principal bedroom, bath / shower room and dressing area. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms, shower room and playroom / study. Please see floor plans for room layouts and dimensions.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached from the lane into a part cobbled and gravel courtyard. Adjoining to the north is a timber outbuilding (which is just head height inside).

On the southern side is flagstone terrace with brick and flint steps leading to a larger terrace which also wraps around the side of the barn. There is an area of lawn with a large apple tree and useful Shepherds hut. This sits on a flatbed trailer and can be moved if required – it currently has a charming veranda attached from which to enjoy the glorious views towards Melbury Beacon and beyond.

A mown path leads down to a lower area of garden with a magnificent mature oak tree, there is also a polly tunnel which has power and water. To the south is a large field, with central chicken run, copse and a field shelter. It is bordered to the west by a stream with pretty waterfall; there is a footpath which runs east to west.

EPC Energy Efficiency Rating F
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