A substantial dwelling situated in a quiet rural location, boasting stunning views of the blackmore vale, a 900sqft garage and sat on a large plot.

This substantial dwelling, situated in a delightfully rural Hamlet of East Orchard, boasts upside-down living accommodation and enjoys far reaching views over the Blackmore Vale. The ground floor comprises a long hall with a family bathroom and four well-proportioned double bedrooms with built in wardrobes on either side. The largest bedroom overlooks the rear garden and features French doors onto the verandah and an en-suite shower room. A study space has doors to a utility room and garden and features views overlooking the garden. The first-floor accommodation is fully open plan and boasts a modern kitchen area with island and suitable dining and sitting areas. Two sets of French doors open onto the balcony which enjoys more views over the garden and the rolling country side beyond.

SITUATION
East Orchard is a hamlet on the southwest edge of Shaftesbury in the beautiful Blackmore Vale. Shaftesbury is an historic Saxon hilltop town with amenities for most everyday needs. The vibrant High Street offers a range of independent and national retailers. The town also offers a doctors surgery, dentist, opticians a cottage hospital and several supermarkets. A variety of cafes, restaurants and bars as well as an Arts Centre and library are available for your entertainment. The area is well known for its choice of Independent and State, Primary and Secondary schools including Port Regis, Clayesmore and Bryanston. Transport links are excellent with the A303 leading to London and the A350 running North to South. The nearby towns of Gillingham and Tisbury have mainline railway stations with services to London Waterloo and the West Country.

OUTSIDE
The property sits at the end of a a track and through double wooden gates shared with the neighboring property. A large gravel driveway allows parking for several vehicles along with vehicular access to the garage. The rear of the property can be accessed via gates on both sides of the property. To the right of the property is a former vegetable garden in the form of raised beds. A substantial, two-storey verandah is located to the rear of the house and provides an ideal space for al-fresco dining and entertaining. And enjoying far reaching views. The lower verandah can be accessed from the main bedroom, study area or steps to the garden. Further stairs lead to the upper level which features French doors from the living space. The rear garden is equally substantial and predominantly laid to lawn. It is bordered by both mature hedging and wooden fencing.

THE GARAGE
The large detached garage offers a wide range of potential uses with 780 sq ft of unimpeded space. Currently used for storage, two electric sliding doors as well as a side door provides access to the main section. A side store, again good in size, has double doors from the side garden.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax E
EPC: C

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. An mains gas boiler provides heating and hot water. Drainage is private and is unlikely to meet all current regulations.

DIRECTIONS
From Shaftesbury take the B3091 south west towards Sturminster Newton. The property will be found on the right after approximately 3 miles, just before the road bends sharply to the right.