Compton Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset

An imposing house on the edge of the village with a large garden of over 3/4 of an acre and fantastic far-reaching views to the south.

The Dwelling - Elbury House occupies a commanding position in a large garden plot of 0.78 acres. The house has fantastic far-reaching views to the south with the principal reception rooms being in the southern elevation and therefore light and bright. The rooms are set off a large central hall with a wooden parquet floor which also extends into the dining room. There is scope for an incoming buyer to update and put their own stamp on it.

Accommodation - See floorplan but in brief:
Ground floor - Hall, study, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility/boot room, cloakroom.
First floor - 3 bedrooms, bathroom.

Outside - The property is approached from Hawcombe Lane via black wrought iron gates on to a drive with parking and turning for a number of cars. There is a garage with up and over door, a workshop/store and large garden shed. The majority of the garden is at the front and side, south facing and with fantastic views out to Bulbarrow and the hills in the distance. The garden has a variety of established and mature trees.

Situation - Located just 3 miles (approx.) south of the Saxon Hilltop town of Shaftesbury, the village has a strong community and a village church. Walks from the village take you to some of the best countryside in the south of England, across National Trust land.

The nearest village for amenities is Fontmell Magna with village post office/store, public house and restaurant, a church and well-regarded primary school. The hilltop town of Shaftesbury offers further amenities including schools, shops, banks, and supermarkets, as does the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum, approximately 9 miles. There is a mainline station to London Waterloo from Gillingham (9 miles approximately) and excellent road links via the A350 south to Poole, Bournemouth and the M27.

Directions - What 3 words///powerful.waltzed.sleepers

Head south from Shaftesbury on the A350 and soon after the church in Compton Abbas turn right into Hawkcombe Lane. Elbury House will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating system.

Material Information - Standard & superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is limited inside and likely outside – (coverage is best provided by Vodaphone Network)
(Information from Ofcom
Council Tax Band: G