This beautiful converted barn with adjoined one bedroom annexe is a Grade II listed former barn and is believed to date from circa 1850. It is constructed of Shaftesbury stone elevations under a slate roof with brick chimneys. The accommodation is well presented, spacious, light and airy with the benefit of an adjoining double garage and self-contained one bedroom annexe. Spread over two floors, the house is entered via steps to the Garden Room with the other reception rooms located off this, the downstairs is spread across a split level including a large kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, main entrance hall and sitting room, with utility and downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs the property has four double bedrooms, including a master suite with ensuite bath/shower room. The other bedrooms share the family shower room. There is also an office which could act as a small fifth bedroom. The adjoining annexe which is self contained has a kitchen/dining room, a seperate sitting room and a WC/shower room downstairs. The bedroom and main shower room are on the first floor together with a small store room.

Outside the property is approached from a private lane with wooden gates opening onto a large graveled parking area, providing space for several cars. A double garage is present, attached to the right of the annexe with up and over doors offering outdoor storage. Leading away from the house, facing south west is a beautifully presented garden filled with established lawns, specimen trees and several areas of mature, vibrant and colourful planted beds. The sun terrace to the far side of the garden, with patio doors leading from the sitting room offers a wonderful private area for outdoor entertaining /alfresco dining and enjoying the fantastic view of the Blackmore Vale scenery across to the North West.

Paynes Place Barn is situated on the edge of the charming, hill-top market town of Shaftesbury, which is surrounded by miles of unspoilt beautiful countryside. The house’s position overlooks the Blackmore Vale and the town centre is within walking distance or just a short drive away. The town has extensive local amenities including a Tesco supermarket and many independent shops and businesses, with the renowned Udder Farm Shop close by in East Stour (4.6 miles) and a Waitrose in the neighbouring town of Gillingham (4.6 miles). For wider requirements Salisbury and Bath are both within a reasonable distance. There is a wide choice of schooling locally both from the independent and state sectors. Local independent schools include Port Regis, Bryanston, Milton Abbey and the schools in Sherborne and Bruton. Transport links are good too with a regular, fast rail service to Waterloo from Gillingham and the A303 just 7.7 miles away via the A350 from the town.