4 bedroom house

An attractive cottage in an idyllic peaceful location with countryside views situated near to the popular village of Fontmell Magna.

Meadow Hayes Cottage is a charming, detached home in a picturesque rural location. Originally built as two properties they were combined at some point to now provide a four bedroom home. On the ground floor, there are two reception rooms with period features from different eras as the property has evolved over time. To the rear of the property is the kitchen breakfast room and off this is a side hall and cloakroom and a rear hall with access to outside. In addition, there is a walk in pantry and a separate utility room. From the landing is four bedrooms, one of the larger bedrooms benefits from an ensuite shower room and a fitted wardrobe and there is a family bathroom. Within the grounds of the property, is a converted outbuilding providing annexed accommodation with a bedroom ensuite and an open planned living room with kitchenette. There is scope to use this accommodation in so many ways according to a buyer’s needs. This property is presented in good order with opportunities for a new owner to put their own mark on the cottage. As it is not listed the property could be extended or altered should a buyer wish, subject to gaining any necessary consents.

SITUATION
The property is located on the periphery of the rural village of Bedchester, about 4 miles south of the Saxon Hilltop town of Shaftesbury. The nearby village of Fontmell Magna offers a small village shop with Post Office and coffee shop, a Primary School and Village Hall. The towns of Shaftesbury and Blandford offer all the major daily amenities including Doctors, Opticians, Dentist, Cottage Hospitals, Supermarkets and a variety of well-known and independent retailers. The communications locally are excellent with the A350 running north and south through Fontmell Magna, leading to the south coast and to the A303 in the north which connects to London and the West Country. There is a good choice of state and independent, state and secondary schools in the vicinity. To fill your spare time, there are national trust properties, country walks, horse-riding, golf, rugby and football clubs and Leisure centres on your doorstep.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a gated drive providing a large gravel parking area for many vehicles. The garden lies along two sides of the property and is mainly lawn for easy maintenance with mature hedges along the boundaries. The detached annex sits behind the main house near to the storage shed. A pedestrian gate leads from the side garden in to the paddock (approximately 0.4 acres). The paddock has a separate access from the road.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band E
EPC: F (expired 2020)

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Drainage is private via a recently fitted treatment plant.

DIRECTIONS
From the A350 turn left at Fontmell Magna towards Bedchester. The property will be found on the right after 1 mile.

Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Shaftesbury