North Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

A beautiful modern house with a period annexe situated in a sought after Dorset village

Description

Through the front door, you step into an entrance hall with a mezzanine landing above and a staircase rising to the first floor. To the left is a spacious kitchen dining room, with a reception area at the far end, and a stone floor with underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling and features a large central island with a breakfast bar, along with drawers and cupboards beneath. There are also further floor and wall mounted units, an integrated fridge freezer, an oven with a separate grill, and a convection hob.

On the other side of the hall is a family room, with windows overlooking both the front and rear of the house. Next to this is the utility room, which has a door leading out to the garden.

It is fitted with floor and wall mounted cupboards and provides space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Beyond this is a guest cloakroom with an enclosed shower, WC and basin. There is also a very useful ground floor bedroom/playroom, as well as a storage cupboard in the hall.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is positioned at the rear of the house and benefits from an en suite shower room with a basin, WC and enclosed shower. There are two further double bedrooms on the first floor, together with a family bathroom fitted with a basin, WC and bath with shower above.

Chelwood Cottage has been completely refurbished following a fire.It has an attractive mix stone and timber cladding on one side. Entering through the front door, you arrive in an open plan kitchen and reception room. Windows on both sides allow plenty of natural light into the space. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards beneath the worktops, along with an electric oven and convection hob. There is also a ground floor WC for guests.

Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a basin, WC and bath with shower above. There is also useful storage within the eaves.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached from the road via a gravel driveway, providing ample parking, together with a garage and adjoining workshop.
To the rear, a generous terrace, leading directly from the kitchen, provides an excellent setting for entertaining, with lovely views across the garden. The garden is principally laid to lawn, complimented by a selection of trees, and includes a pond and is bordered by native hedgerows. At the far end is a pond and rail paddock, ideal for livestock.

Location

Chelwood House occupies a lovely position on North Street in the sought after Dorset village of Fontmell Magna, just south of Shaftesbury and on the edge of the Blackmore Vale. The surrounding countryside is a real draw, with excellent access to walking, riding and some of the most attractive rural scenery in the area.

Fontmell Magna has a good range of day to day amenities, including a church, village hall, primary school and a well regarded pub. For a wider range of shops, restaurants and everyday services, the historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury is close by. Salisbury is also easily accessible and provides a broad mix of cultural, commercial and leisure amenities.

For commuters, Gillingham offers the most convenient rail connection, with regular direct services to London Waterloo. Journey times average around 2 hours 5 minutes, with the fastest trains taking from about 1 hour 54 minutes. The area is also well connected by road, with straightforward access to Shaftesbury, Salisbury and the surrounding region.

There is a good choice of state schooling nearby. St Andrew’s CE Primary School serves the village, while Shaftesbury School is the main local secondary and offers education through to sixth form. Other state schools in the area include Sturminster Newton High School. Salisbury is also within reach for the area’s well regarded grammar schools, Bishop Wordsworth’s School and South Wilts Grammar School. As always, prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding catchment and admissions.

There is also an excellent selection of private schools in the wider area, including Port Regis at Motcombe, Clayesmore at Iwerne Minster, Bryanston at Blandford Forum and Sandroyd at Rushmore. Together, they offer a wide range of day and boarding options, which adds to the area’s appeal for families.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,927 sq ft


Acreage: 2.71 Acres

Directions

SP7 0NS



Additional Info

Services : Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.

Local Authority : Dorset County Council –

Council Tax : band E

Tenure : Freehold

Energy Performance : Chelwood House EPC = C, Chelwood Cottage EPC = C

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.