4 bedroom house

A detached, part thatched cottage set in nearly half an acre with a large detached barn and adjoining paddock of just over half an acre.

Spadgers is a detached, stone cottage that has been extended to the rear. The cottage has a number of character features including flag stone floors, timber panelling and exposed beams. From the entrance hall is a modest kitchen fitted with wood units, a pantry, storage and ample space for white goods. Opposite is the dining room with inglenook fireplace and a door leading through to the sitting room also with a feature fireplace. To the rear of the property is a cloakroom, utility and garden room with sliding doors opening onto the rear garden. Upstairs are three good size bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, a small fourth bedroom, family bathroom and a ladder to the large attic room.

SITUATION
Kilmington is a rural village on the border with Somerset and Dorset. The village lies close to the village of Stourton and the National Trust property ‘Stourhead’. Stourton offers a village pub and Farm shop whereas the next villages of Zeals and Bourton offer 2 primary schools, a small fuel station with convenience store and a village shop and Post Office. A more varied range of daily amenities can be found in Wincanton, Gillingham and Frome, all located no more than 15 minutes’ drive. The area boasts a good choice of state and private primary and secondary schools and a wide range of sporting and leisure activities such as horse-riding, golf- cycling etc. Transport communications are excellent with the A303 within easy reach and mainline railway stations at Gillingham and Bruton.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is an area of grass , a timber shed and access to a yard of hard standing ideal for parking many vehicles. The yard is fenced on two sides with a gate to access the paddock and lies directly in front of the barn. The rear garden is predominantly lawn with a few mature trees and borders planted with flower and shrubs. There is an area with a greenhouse a soft fruit frame and a second shed

COUNCIL TAX
Wiltshire Council Tax Band F
EPC: To be confirmed

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private via a septic tank and and oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water.

DIRECTIONS
From Shaftesbury continue on the B3091 then onto B3081 towards Gillingham. After passing under the fly-over turn immediately right towards Motcombe. On arrival at Motcombe take the second exit at the mini roundabout. Continue to Mere High Street. Turn left onto Castle Street and the B3092 for approximately 3 miles. Pass the red Lion pub on your right then take the next left towards Kilmington. The property will be found after ½ mile on your left.

Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Shaftesbury