FERN COTTAGE CHERRY ORCHARD LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET Immaculate Residential Smallholding In An Elevated Position With Superb Family Home Enjoying Rural Views SITUATION Fern Cottage, Cherry Orchard Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 9PY N Shaftesbury 2 miles, Gillingham 3 miles, A303 6 miles, Wincanton Approximate Gross External Area :- 240 sq m / 2579 sq ft E 11miles, Sherborne 14 miles, London 111 miles. Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 202 sq m / 2172 sq ft W Mainline Train Services: Gillingham to London/Waterloo (118mins) S Castle Cary to London/Paddington (100 mins)
International airports: Bristol 37 miles, Bournemouth 41 miles Dn Bedroom 2 T Bedroom 3 Fern Cottage is situated west of Shaftesbury on the A30 Sherborne 4.00 x 2.71 Bedroom 4 4.04 x 3.32 13'1 x 8'11 2.85 x 2.06 13'3 x 10'11 Causeway but is approached with a new private driveway to the 9'4 x 6'9 rear of the property via Cherry Orchard Lane; the property is in an elevated position adjoining Duncliffe Wood which also offers excellent walking/ outriding direct from the property. The property First Floor enjoys excellent communication links with the nearby A303 Bedroom 1 4.17 x 3.31 providing ready access to London & the West Country. 13'8 x 10'10 Education There are primary schools in Stour Provost & Shaftesbury with secondary schools in Shaftesbury and Gillingham; a very good selection of private schools in the area including Port Regis & St Mary’s at Shaftesbury, King’s and Sexeys at Bruton as well as Sherborne School for girls. For more details see www.isc.co.uk for independents and www.wilts.gov.uk for state schools information. Sitting Room 6.81 x 4.04 Dining Room Utility Local, Sporting & Recreational The ancient Saxon hilltop town 22'4 x 13'3 4.02 x 3.71 13'2 x 12'2 of Shaftesbury is two miles east having a vibrant high street with Garage 5.95 x 4.10 Up a good selection of shops, cafes & pubs/ eateries together with a 19'6 x 13'5 Tesco supermarket; whilst Gillingham provides a good range of local facilities including a Waitrose & mainline Railway station. Ground Floor Boot Room Good walking, cycling and outriding opportunities abound from Kitchen the property into the surrounding countryside with ready access PRODUCED FOR FOX GRANT 2019 4.18 x 3.28 13'9 x 10'9 onto Duncliffe Wood directly opposite the lower field gate. Golf This illustration is for identification purposes only. Measured & drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale, unless stated. Dimensions shown are to the nearest 7.5 cm / 3" and are through cupboard / can be enjoyed at Henstridge, Bullpits, Aislaby and Wincanton. wardrobes to wall surfaces where possible or where indicated by arrow heads. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Local hunts include the South & West Wilts or Blackmore Vale In with racing at Wincanton.
FERN COTTAGE Situated in an elevated position on a ridge, within a gently sloping block of land, Fern Cottage comprises an exceptional, detached modern country home accessed by a private tarmacadum and grass drive; enjoying delightful rural views over its own land & the surrounding countryside. Originally on the site of an old stone cottage comprising rendered elevations under a slate roof, the property has been considerably extended and improved by the current owners; with a new carriage driveway & significant landscaping to the garden & outbuildings. The property internally has been finished to a high specification LAND throughout with a distinctly modern country cottage feel; with the main focus of the property being centred on the rear south westerly outlook and large garden • Gently sloping pasture paddock with separate five bar gate access The accommodation of Fern Cottage comprises; • LOT 2 ABOUT 3.7 Acres • Master bedroom with dressing area In all the property amounts to some 8.8 Acres. • Two further double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, plus single bedroom/ study AGENT’S NOTES • Bespoke hand built walnut kitchen units with marble worktops Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: • Open plan dining room with with woodburning stove 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. • Double aspect sitting room with woodburning stove 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, • Larger than average utility/boot room plus cloakroom/WC do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. • Completely re-wired & re-plumbed with new oil fired boiler 2018 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the • Integral larger than average single garage property has all necessary planning , building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by GARDENS & OUTBUILDINGS inspection or otherwise. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. • Integral large single garage accessed from the front slip road Plans, Areas and Schedules Rural Payments NOT registered for Basic Payment Scheme for permanent pasture • Gravelled patio area Local Authority North Dorset District Council Tel: 01258 454111 • Large level lawned gardens to the rear/ side Council Tax Band ‘E’ £2,264.61 for 2018/19 • Carriage driveway offering ample parking in several hardstanding area Services Mains electricity & water ; private drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating with new external boiler installed 2018. • Modern range of BARNS in a courtyard style with potential Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band D : full report available upon for stable block {insert the outbuilding floorplan under neath} request from the agent • Excellent outriding closeby onto Duncliffe Wood Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
• LOT 1 : House, garden & outbuildings in TOTAL 5.1 Acres Tenure The property is sold as Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession on completion. Particulars Prepared in January 2019 0m 25m 50m 75m
Fern Cottage, Cherry Orchard Lane - Outbuildings Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:2500 Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 296 sq m / 3189 sq ft N Fern Cottage FG1221 PH Car Barn 6.10 x 4.65 E 20'0 x 15'3 W
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Open Barn 9.55 x 6.00 31'4 x 19'8
Open Barn 9.20 x 6.10 30'2 x 20'0
Barn Workshop 13.80 x 6.00 10.90 x 6.00 45'3 x 19'8 35'9 x 19'8
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DIRECTIONS Postcode: SP7 9PY From Shaftesbury head west on the A30 and after approx. 2 miles take the left hand turning to Guy’s Marsh/ Stour Row etc and the property will be found after 100 yards on your left as indicated by brick pillar gateposts.
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