Hawkesdene, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

Located at the end of a no-through road and just a short level walk to both the open countryside and the town centre, this substantial dwelling offers over 2200 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation.

Ladymede is a spacious and versatile property that has benefited from a thorough modernisation and is presented in beautiful decorative order. The accommodation stretches to over 2200 sq ft across two floors and the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, cloakroom, utility, dining room and three further reception rooms. The study has a front facing aspect as does the snug/family room. The snug and sitting room enjoy an outlook over the garden and access to the deck via French doors. The newly refurbished kitchen boasts ample floor and wall units, built-in dishwasher and a breakfast bar.  The internal hallway leads into the integral double garage with two roller doors and a roll top ‘dog’ bath. Four double bedrooms can be found on the first floor. The largest bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and built in wardrobes and enjoys stunning views over neighbouring countryside and towards Melbury Beacon. Two of the three other bedrooms include built in wardrobes and all three share the main family bathroom. Eaves storage can be found throughout the top floor.

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
Located at the end of a short track at the end of Hawkesdene and sits centrally within its 1/4 acre garden. The plot is divided in to three sections all of which are securely fenced these consist of, the front of the property with a drive way for numerous cars also at the front a lawn with a number of raised beds. The second area is mainly laid with a large lawn and fruit trees and a raised deck surrounded with steel and glass balustrade, ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The third area offers a large raised bed , greenhouse and shed with wood store this area is laid to gravel and also gives access to a private footpath belonging to the property that leads out on to Lower Blandford Road enabling easy access to great walks. 

Note: The track is maintained by voluntary contributions from the households that have the right of way to use the track .

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax E
EPC: D

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: SP7 8NT
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From the Royal Chase roundabout take the B3091 exit towards the town centre. Turn first left onto Lower Blandford Road. After 500m turn right then let onto Hawksdene. Continue onto the unmade road to the end.