Cross Roads, East Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

A charming, three bedroom end terrace cottage requiring modernisation. For sale by Informal Tender.

This delightful cottage-style property is brought to market with no onward chain, presenting a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers looking for a home they can make their own. Set across three floors, the accommodation includes a cosy reception room with an open fire, a kitchen with a walk-in larder, three well-sized bedrooms, and a spacious bathroom. There is Economy 7 heating throughout. Full of character, the property boasts original features such as cast-iron fireplaces in the bedrooms and sash windows to the front elevation, adding charm and period appeal. With scope for modernisation, this is a home with huge potential and timeless character—ready to be shaped into something truly special.

SITUATION
East Stour is a small village situated on the A30 with a thriving community focused around the village hall and the playing field. Other amenities include a car sales and repair garage, popular public house, an award-winning family-run farm shop and restaurant alongside a local health and fitness club. The village lies approximately 3 miles from Gillingham and 5 miles from the historic, hilltop town of Shaftesbury. Both towns offer all day-to-day amenities and a variety of supermarkets, doctors and dentists. Shaftesbury also provides a cottage hospital with a minor injury’s unit. Communications are excellent with the A30 running East to West and the A303 that leads to the M3 a short distance. Gillingham also offers a mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo and Exeter. The area is well known for the choice of state and independent Primary and Secondary Schools. There are a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities in the area to include, leisure centres, horse riding, shooting, golf and football and rugby clubs.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a shared concrete path which runs along the left hand boundary which provides access to both the front and rear of the property. To the rear is an enclosed garden which is currently in need of some TLC with a handy brick outbuilding situated at the very end.

Method of Sale
This property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender. Bids are to be received by Woolley and Wallis no later than 1200 hrs on Thursday 21st August 2025. Please contact the office for a bidding form.



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

Dorset Council Tax B

EPC: TBC

DIRECTIONS
Post code SP8 5LW
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From the centre of Shaftesbury, continue west on the A30. You will reach East Stour crossroads after 4.5 miles. The property