Semi-detached house for sale in The Street, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7

A ‘chocolate box’ cottage, with modern interior, situated in the heart of the sought-after, Dorset village of Motcombe.

This charming cottage, constructed of stone under a thatched roof, boasts a ‘chocolate box’ aesthetic and is located in the heart of Motcombe just a short distance from the village amenities such as a shop, school, church and village hall. Internally, the cottage benefits from modern fixtures whilst maintaining plenty of the character features including exposed wooden beams and inglenook fireplace. The ground floor accommodation comprises entrance porch, cloakroom, kitchen, dining room, sitting room with doors to the rear garden, while two double bedrooms and a large modern bathroom with separate shower can be found on the first floor.

The situation

Motcombe village is situated in the beautiful countryside of North Dorset, between the attractive Hilltop town of Shaftesbury, home of the Hovis advert, and Gillingham which benefits from a main line railway station serving London Waterloo and the South West. Motcombe benefits from various amenities including a community run village shop and Post Office, a church and a public house/hotel. There are countryside walks from the door step and plenty of activities and clubs based at the village Memorial Hall. The nearby towns of Shaftesbury and Gillingham offer a selection of supermarkets and services including doctors, dentist, opticians and vets. A more refined retail experience can be had at Bath, Salisbury or Bournemouth, all within a 35 mile radius. The is a wide choice of local independent and private Primary and Secondary Schools in the vicinity including in the village itself. Local leisure activities include rugby, football and netball clubs, wi, Bridge and yoga at the village hall.

Outside

A large shingle driveway with parking for several vehicles sits to the left of the cottage with steps leading to the porch and a tall wooden fence encloses the garden. The garden wraps around from the side to the rear of the property and is, in parts, tiered and predominantly laid to lawn. A plethora of mature tree and hedges are located towards the end of the garden next to the detached garage and shed.

Council tax

Dorset Council Tax D
EPC: N/A

Services

Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected to the property. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

Directions

Post code: SP7 9PE
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