Pigstrough Lane, Donhead St. Andrew, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, SP7

This charming Grade II Listed cottage in the desirable village of Donhead St Andrew features a picturesque rural setting and a separate one-acre paddock with private frontage onto the River Nadder.

Full of character and warmth, the property features an inviting sitting room centred around a striking inglenook fireplace, creating an impressive focal point and a wonderfully cosy atmosphere. Leading from the sitting room is a versatile second reception room alongside a convenient ground-floor shower room, offering flexibility for family living, guests, or home working.
The kitchen/breakfast room is both practical and welcoming, with French doors opening onto the garden and an additional feature fireplace adding further charm. A separate utility room enhances the functionality of the home.
One of the property’s standout features is the impressive entrance hallway, showcasing vaulted ceilings and a beautifully crafted wooden staircase rising to the first floor. The accommodation upstairs is thoughtfully arranged, with two bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom positioned within the main layout, while the principal suite is accessed via a separate staircase. The principal bedroom is particularly striking, featuring dramatic A-frame wooden beams and large windows that flood the space with natural light, leading through to an en-suite bathroom.

SITUATION
Donhead St Andrew is a popular village full of 'chocolate box' houses located to the East of the Historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury is a town full of character and made famous by the 'Hovis' advert of 1973. The town offers a variety of national and independent retailers for your everyday needs including opticians, dentist, doctors and a cottage hospital. There are a selection of supermarkets nearby including Tesco, Asda and Waitrose. Communications are excellent with the A350 running from north to the south coast and the A303 a short distance. The nearby towns of Gillingham and Tisbury have a mainline railway station with services from London Waterloo to the West Country. The area offers a large choice of State and Independent primary and secondary schools.

OUTSIDE
This enchanting property sits on nearly a quarter of an acre of beautifully maintained grounds, where mature hedging provides a high degree of privacy. The outdoor space features expansive green lawns, raised planting beds, and a level stone patio perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Convenient paved pathways connect the garden to the garage, while a large private driveway offers secure, off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

The Paddock
Adjacent to the cottage lies a delightful paddock of approximately one and a quarter acres, rich with wildflowers and mature trees and enjoying an idyllic frontage to the River Nadder — a truly special addition to this charming country home.

Wiltshire Council Tax G

EPC: E

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and may not comply with all current regulation. A biomass system provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: SP7 9ES
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