North End, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

A charming semi-detached former farm workers’ cottage, enviably situated on the edge of Motcombe, enjoying a substantial garden, a range of outbuildings and outstanding far-reaching views.

Set in the sought-after North End, just outside the charming Dorset village of Motcombe,
No. 71 is a delightful semi-detached former farm workers' cottage, offering a wonderful
combination of character, generous gardens, ample parking and far-reaching
countryside views. The property is presented in good order throughout, with well-
proportioned and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The ground floor
accommodation comprises a kitchen, bathroom, conservatory, living room featuring
an attractive fireplace with wood-burning stove, and a separate dining room with sliding
doors opening directly onto the garden, creating an easy connection between the
house and its outdoor spaces.
Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly
appealing, benefiting from a balcony, where the elevated position provides far-reaching
views across the surrounding countryside.

The Situation
Motcombe village is situated in the beautiful countryside of North Dorset, between the
attractive hilltop town of Shaftesbury, home of the Hovis advert, and Gillingham which
benefits from a main line railway station serving London Waterloo and the South West.
Motcombe benefits from various amenities including a community run village shop, a
church and a public house/hotel. There are countryside walks from the door step and
plenty of activities and clubs based at the village Memorial Hall. The nearby towns of
Shaftesbury and Gillingham offer a selection of supermarkets and services including
doctors, dentists, opticians and vets. A more refined retail experience can be had at
Bath, Salisbury or Bournemouth, all within a 35 mile radius. There is a wide choice of local
independent and private Primary and Secondary Schools in the vicinity including in the
village itself. Local leisure activities include rugby, football and netball clubs, WI, bridge
and yoga at the village hall, and golf, horse-riding, walking and much more locally.

Outside
Externally, the property continues to impress. The generous gardens provide a good
degree of privacy and are predominantly laid to lawn and provide plenty of space for
entertaining, recreation and gardening. There is ample off-road parking together with
an range of useful outbuildings. These include a garden shed, brick-built workshop, single
detached garage and, notably, a detached double garage, providing considerable
storage and workshop potential.



Services
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private And is
unlikely to meet all current regulations. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water.
Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

EPC: E

Dorset Council Tax D

Directions
Post code: SP7 9HX
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