Sandley, Gillingham, SP8

A stunning cottage, situated in a highly desirable hamlet, beautifully extended and providing immaculate well proportioned accommodation.

Formerly a workers cottage for the National Stud who bred horses for the Royal family, Number 2 is presented in immaculate order having been extensively renovated and extended by the current owners. Built of local red brick under a clay tile roof, the accommodation is laid out over two floors and provides three well-proportioned bedrooms together with a family bathroom all arranged around the light landing. The ground floor comprises entrance hall with stairs, two generous reception rooms both with features fireplaces and wood burning stoves, one is currently used as a formal sitting room and the other a more relaxed snug / playroom. An inner lobby area leads to a boot room, utility and cloakroom. It also links the snug to the kitchen / diner extension. This outstanding room is the real hub of the home with a central island and breakfast bar, two lantern skylights and bi-fold doors onto the rear patio and garden beyond.

SITUATION
Sandley is a small rural village located just 15 minutes from the Historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury and 10 minutes from the town of Gillingham. Both towns offer a high street with a range of independent stores as well as a opticians, pharmacy, dentist, doctors surgery, restaurants and Public Houses. Gillingham benefits from a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo (2 hours) and Exeter. Sandley is located 2 miles off the A30 providing easy connections to Salisbury and Sherborne, and the A303 (3 miles) provides further access to London via the M3. The area is blessed with a good choice of well-regarded state and private primary and secondary schools. For your leisure there is a variety of sports clubs, leisure centres, outdoor and countryside activities including golf, cycling, shooting and horse riding and an abundance of walks and places of interest.

OUTSIDE
Much like the house the gardens are beautifully maintained and landscaped to provide an elevated terrace ideal for dining or enjoying the sun. A large lawn is divided by a paved pathway to a rear gate with a flower border along one side. To the front is additional lawn and ample parking on a shingle driveway all enclosed with wooden fencing and a five bar gate.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax C
EPC: D

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is shared and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: SP8 5DY
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On the A30 between West Stour and Henstridge, take the Sandley/Bourton turning on the brown of Stour Hill. The property will be located on the right after 1.5 miles.