2 bedroom detached house

Accessed only by footbridge, this stunning, detached, Grade II listed cottage offers beautiful accommodation in the most tranquil village setting.

6 Church Walk is a delightful cottage accessed only by footbridge. It is situated in a beautifully tranquil and tucked away position just a short distance from the heart of the village and amenities. Constructed of stone under a slate roof, the property’s accommodation is laid out over two levels, and is beautifully finished to the highest standard. The ground floor comprises three rooms, to the front the main room is currently utilised as a sitting area to one side with a wood burning stove and dining area the other side. To the rear you will find the bathroom and a beautifully appointed galley kitchen both with aspects over the garden. There are solid stone floors throughout and a door from the kitchen to the garden. Two well-proportioned double bedrooms can be found upstairs off the landing.

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 village benefits from various amenities including a community run village shop, a church and a public house/hotel. There are countrywide walks from the door step and plenty of activities and clubs based at the village Memorial Hall. Port Regis School incorporates the facilities of Motcombe Park Sports Centre. These include a 25 metre swimming pool, sauna, a nine hole golf course, tennis and squash courts. Within a 30 mile radius are Bath, Salisbury, Bournemouth which offer a more comprehensive retail experience.

OUTSIDE
Church Walk runs adjacent to a small stream and No.6 can be accessed via a small footbridge to a shared shingle pathway. A single gate opens into the front garden that is mostly lawn with a small central pond is and fully enclosed with high, mature hedges. A brick pathway leads to the front door and side gate. To the rear is a patio area outside the kitchen door making an ideal space for al-fresco dining. The remaining garden is enclosed with high fences on either side and a small picket fence at the rear which allows views overlooking adjoining countryside. There are a number of raised flower beds, block built garden shed and a Shepherds Hut presented in beautiful condition.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band D
EPC: Exempt

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.

DIRECTIONS
From Shaftesbury, take the B3081 north towards Gillingham. After driving under the fly-over turn right towards Motcombe. At the bottom of the hill and on arriving in the village, turn right. Parking is best in the Memorial Hall car park. Church Walk is directly opposite the exit from the Hall car park.