Dean End, Woodcutts, Salisbury, Dorset, SP5

A beautifully presented five-bedroom house set within the
Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Description

The Droves is a very attractive period house, created from two former cottages and now forming a beautifully proportioned home. Built of brick under a slate roof, it occupies a peaceful position in a small hamlet on a no-through lane. The property is approached from a wide gravel driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles and incorporating a timber-framed carport. Two original front doors remain, a reminder of the house’s history.

The entrance hall has a tiled floor and a stove that serves as a focal point. From here a staircase leads to the first floor and doors open to the main reception rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room is the centre of the house, with space for informal dining and French doors to the south-east facing terrace and gardens. It is fitted with bespoke cabinetry and wooden worktops, centred on an island unit with breakfast bar, and includes a large tiled recess with a green oil-fired Aga.

A walk-in larder and a utility room provide additional storage and workspace. The sitting room, positioned on the opposite side of the house, provides a generous and adaptable living space, with an adjoining snug or study that works equally well as a home office or quiet retreat.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Four additional double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, offering a well-balanced layout for family living or guests.

OUTSIDE
The gardens are a notable feature. Bordered by native trees, laurel, ferns and shrubs, they provide privacy and seclusion and are arranged in several defined areas. The largest is laid to lawn and incorporates a pergola for shaded seating. A timber archway leads to the south-east facing terrace, deal for outdoor dining, while a west-facing terrace adjoining the kitchen offers a second al fresco option. At the rear, a path leads to a group of timber outbuildings with power and Wi-Fi, suitable for offices, hobbies or storage, together with a chalet-style shed for garden equipment. Two ornamental ponds with a water feature add interest and variety.

The current owners also rent an adjoining lawned area at the rear of the property, giving direct access to woodland walks and enhancing the rural setting.

Location

SITUATION
The Droves occupies a peaceful position in the small hamlet of Dean End on the edge of Woodcutts in north Dorset. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty characterised by gently undulating countryside, ancient woodland and far-reaching views. The surrounding landscape provides superb opportunities for walking, riding and cycling along an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways.

The neighbouring village of Sixpenny Handley, is approximately 1.7 miles away, provides day-to-day amenities including a village shop, post office, doctors’ surgery, community centre and a well-regarded pub. For a broader selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, the market towns of Shaftesbury (approximately 7 miles) and Blandford Forum (about 9 miles) are within easy reach. Salisbury, some 14 miles to the north east, offers a comprehensive range of facilities, together with a theatre, cinema, leisure centre and the historic cathedral close.

Schooling in the area is excellent. Primary options include Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery and Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School, with Ludwell Primary School and Cranborne First School nearby. Cranborne Middle School provides the next stage of education, while Shaftesbury School and The Blandford School are both well regarded at secondary level. Independent schools within convenient reach include Bryanston, Clayesmore, Canford and Sandroyd.

Despite the tranquil rural setting, transport connections are good. Tisbury railway station, approximately 8 miles away, provides services to London Waterloo in around 1 hour 50 minutes. The A354 and A30 give easy access to Salisbury, Blandford Forum and the south coast, while Bournemouth Airport, about 28 miles distant, offers domestic and European flights. (All distances and travel times are approximate.)

Square Footage: 2,071 sq ft



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Additional Info

Services : Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Local Authority : Dorset council –

OUTGOINGS : The property is subject to council tax band F

Tenure : Freehold

EPC : Rating E

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

VIEWING : Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Savills.

AGENTS NOTE : photos were taken October 2024.