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"A beautifully presented detached grade II listed cottage set in two acres with extensive gardens and tennis court in this hamlet situated in glorious Dorset countryside

Description

St Nicholas Close, built mostly in the 18th century, with some evidence of an earlier 17th century dwelling is built of brick and local stone, under a thatched roof.

The house has evolved over the years, most recently with the addition of a garden room and good study, both with vaulted ceilings offering further either living or guest bedroom accommodation and views over the delightful but substantial gardens. The property has been the subject of significant renovation and offers a comfortable and versatile home with accommodation over two floors. Finishes include exposed ceiling timbers, feature dressed stonework, oak floors and two inglenook fireplaces and wood burner. The property offers good rooms throughout,with limestone floors and underfloor heating.

There are attractive views over wonderful, lawned gardens.

Location

East Stour is pretty rural hamlet which has amenities including a garage and award winning farm shop. The Saxon market town of Shaftesbury, three miles to the east, has a wide range of facilities including a number of boutique shops, a delicatessen, cafes, wine bars, banks, churches, local hospital, health centre, a library and a thriving vibrant arts centre.

Nearby Gillingham has a mainline railway station, with services to London Waterloo 120 minutes and a Waitrose. The A303 lies some 6 miles to the north, giving access to the South West and London, via the M3.

The area has renowned educational facilities, both independent and state. Prep Schools include; Port Regis, Sandroyd, Sherborne, Hazlegrove, Clayesmore, Hanford and Knighton House. Private schools include Sherborne, Sherborne School for Girls, Leweston, St Mary s Shaftesbury, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Bryanston, Canford, Downside and Millfield. St Nicholas Close lies within the catchment area of the much sought after secondary school in Gillingham.

There is racing at Wincanton NH , Salisbury and Bath Flat . Golf at Sherborne, Rushmore Park and Ashley Wood Blandford .

Theatres at Salisbury, Poole, Bournemouth and Bath. Extensive walking, cycling and riding in this unspoilt part of Dorset. Watersports on the South Coast.

Square Footage 1,970 sq ft


Acreage 2 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Method of Sale The freehold of St Nicholas Close is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

Services Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage. Ground source heating & double glazing. Broadband via fibre to the house. The property is Grade II listed.

Local Authority Dorset Council

Council Tax Band G

Wayleaves and Easements The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Savills."