Bungalow for sale in Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7

A detached, ‘Woolaway’ bungalow located in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the idyllic Dorset village of Fontmell Magna, overlooking the stream at the rear.

Ideally situated in the heart of fontmell magna, just a stone’s throw from the church, pub and village shop, 1 Church Close additionally boasts a stunning outlook over the stream at the end of the rear garden. Of a ‘Woolaway’ construction the property is laid out over a single level and offers sensible accommodation in good condition throughout. The accommodation includes three well-proportioned bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen with door to garden, entrance hall and a double aspect sitting/dining room with feature fireplace.

Fontmell Magna is a picturesque village comprising predominantly period properties. It has a lively and active community and boasts excellent local facilities including village hall, a post office/store, well regarded public house (The Fontmell ), parish church, primary school and doctors surgery. The Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (5 miles) offers further facilities to cater for most every day requirements including a Tesco, Lidl and Co-operative supermarket, Cottage hospital, dentists, doctors surgery and pharmacy as well as a range of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels and a local farmers market (Thursdays).The area is blessed with excellent communication links with the A350 passing through the village providing easy access to the coastal towns of Poole (22 miles) and Bournemouth (26 miles). The A350 also provides direct access to the A303 to London via the M3 and to the South West. The nearby town of Gillingham (9.5 miles) provides a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo (2 hours) and Exeter St David. The property is located in an area known for its excellent range of state and private schools including; Clayesmore School, Port Regis, St Mary's Shaftesbury, Bryanston, Blandford High School, Gillingham and Shaftesbury High School.

The property boasts front, rear and side gardens all predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed with a picket fence. The rear garden houses a plethora of mature flower beds and boarders, along with a shed. A sunken platform sits adjacent to the stream and makes for an ideal space for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The is ample on street parking in the cul-de-sac along with a single garage within the block of four.

Note
Not all lenders will accept properties of a Woolaway construction.

Dorset Council Tax C
EPC: E

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 is shared with the other properties in the close. There will be a yearly charge to cover the maintenance and emptying of the septic tank and for maintenance of the road is not adopted by the council.

Directions

Post code: SP7 0NX
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