Detached house for sale in Stour Row, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7

A charming cottage in a picturesque location in need of some modernisation. Including a substantial double garage and offered for sale with no onward chain.

Jolly Lodge is a charming cottage located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Stour Row. This delightful property has been in the same ownership for over 30 years it now requires a new owner to bring it back to its former glory. The cottage boasts a galley kitchen, sitting room with an inviting open fire, dining room with views across countryside and a garden room. Although this cottage requires some modernisation, it offers endless potential to create your own dream home. With front and back gardens, a shed, greenhouse, and a double garage, there's plenty of space to put your own personal touch on every corner. Arguably the most noteworthy point is the idyllic rural and tranquil location with beautiful Dorset countryside views from every aspect. The hub of the village centre is a short distance away as are charming local pubs and several towns and villages providing most everyday essentials.

Situation

Stour Row is a desirable village just 3 miles West of the Saxon hilltop Town of Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury is a popular town offering a good range of high street and independent shops, supermarkets, recreational facilities, and amenities including doctors’ surgery, dentist and a cottage hospital. The nearby village of Marnhull (about 3 miles) benefits from a butcher, post office/stores, doctor's surgery, two public houses and two primary schools. The town of Gillingham offers a wider choice of supermarkets including Waitrose and a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo and Exeter. The village of Stour Row as the advantage of a rural position combined with good access to the A303 and the A350. The area is well-known for its choice of good state and independent primary and secondary schools. Leisure facilities are excellent with an excellent network of footpaths and bridleways to the surrounding countryside and Duncliffe Hill. Local sports clubs include rugby, football, cricket, golf and fitness centres.

Council tax

Dorset Council Tax E
EPC: Tbc

Services

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water.
Note: The drainage system is unlikely to meet all the current regulations.

Directions

Post code: SP7 0QB
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