A DELIGHTFUL DETACHED COTTAGE WITH EXCEPTIONAL EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE FRINGE OF THE POPULAR NORTH DORSET VILLAGE. shave hill cottage, shave hill, buckhorn weston, dorset, sp8 5hy shave hill cottage, shave hill, buckhorn weston, dorset, sp8 5hy

Sitting room w Dining room w Snug/Office w Kitchen/breakfast room w Utility room w Cloakroom w Master bedroom with en suite bathroom w three further bedrooms w family bathroom Formal gardens w Ample parking w Equestrian facilities including stable block (Three loose boxes and Tack room) w Stable yard w Riding arena w Wash area w Studio and Three paddocks. In all approximately 3.395 acres

Situation Shave Hill Cottage sits in an elevated position surrounded by open countryside to the north of the popular village of Buckhorn Weston. Buckhorn Weston is a charming rural village with an excellent public house, parish church and an active Cricket Club. The nearby town of Gillingham offers a wide range of shopping and recreational facilities including a Waitrose with a further choice of retail facilities in Wincanton and Shaftesbury. Bruton offers Art Galleries, wine bars and several restaurants. Good walking & cycling routes can be found in surrounding villages. Racing is at Wincanton and Salisbury. The Cathedral city of Salisbury and the historic Georgian City of Bath are both within 30 miles. Communications are excellent; the A303 trunk road, providing access to the M3 and London, is 2 miles to the north. Mainline railway stations are at Gillingham 3.5 miles (London Waterloo 1 hour 58 minutes), Templecombe, 5 miles, (London Waterloo 2 hours 6 minutes) and Castle Cary, 12 miles, (London Paddington 1 hour 40 minutes) The area offers a number of well-known state and independent schools including Kings Bruton, Hazelgrove, Bruton School for Girls, Port Regis, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Millfield, Downside, Clayesmore, Hanford, Bryanston and Milton Abbey.

Description Shave Hill Cottage is a charming detached stone cottage with nineteenth century origins but which has been sympathetically extended to create a wonderful family home. The accommodation is well-presented throughout with the principal reception rooms all offering generous proportions and a light and welcoming feel. The sitting room is located to the rear of the house and features a large inglenook fireplace fitted with a substantial wood- burning stove as its focal point; with windows to the east and west as well as west-facing French Windows this is a pleasant and light room throughout the seasons. A central reception hall leads to the kitchen/breakfast room and dining room as well as the sitting room. The kitchen is modern yet in keeping with the character of the property, it has hand painted wooden units with light marble work surfaces, the focal point is the cream AGA set within an attractive inglenook. There is a separate electric oven with gas (bottled) hob, plenty of room for a table and chairs and a stable door leading outside. There is a useful utility room adjacent to the kitchen as well as a cloakroom. The dining room is at the front of the property and its southerly aspect makes it a lovely light room with two windows as well as the old front door filling the room with light; there is an attractive brick inglenook fireplace at one end. Beyond the dining room is a snug/ office. On the first floor there is a welcoming landing which leads to all the bedrooms. The master bedroom is a generous size and has an en suite bathroom, the three remaining bedrooms can all be classed as doubles and there is a central family bathroom that serves all three.

Outside The main areas of the garden are south and west facing and are enclosed by hedgerows and fencing with mature specimen trees. A gravel terrace offers an excellent position from which to enjoy the sunshine and outlook across the garden. The driveway offers plenty of space for parking and turning and also provides access to the spacious stables and yard. The stables block comprises three loose boxes, a tack room, a studio and a wash down area; the yard leads directly into the paddocks via a five bar gate. The land is divided into three paddocks and an additional large field; furthermore there is a large, all-weather riding arena measuring 50m by 22.5m making this ideal for anyone requiring high quality equestrian facilities. The land extends to approximately 3.395 acres.

Tenure: The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Planning: The property is not listed Outgoings: Current Council Tax Band: Band G Fixtures and Fittings: All those items usually regarded as tenants’ fixtures and fittings are specifically reserved from the sale. These include curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden statuary and ornaments. Certain items may be available to purchase at valuation.

Services: Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Oil central heating. Private Drainage.

Directions : From the A303 From the Tinkers Hill Junction (signed Wincanton) take the B3081 south. After approximately 2/3 mile bear right. Continue for approximately 2 miles and the entrance to Westonfields will be found on the left hand side.

Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Gross Internal Area (approx) = 210.8 sq m / 2269 sq ft Stables = 92.9 sq m / 1000 sq ft Total = 303.7 sq m / 3269 sq ft N

Tack 4.09 x 4.09 4.94 x 4.09 4.09 x 4.09 4.09 x 3.50 13'5 x 13'5 16'2 x 13'5 13'5 x 13'5 13'5 x 11'6

Stables (Not Shown In Actual Location )

Bedroom 1 6.36 x 4.69 20'10 x 15'5 Sitting Room Studio 6.52 x 4.67 4.94 x 4.59 21'5 x 15'4 16'2 x 15'1

T = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Dn

Up Utility B Dn 2.72 x 1.66 T 8'11 x 5'5

Up Eaves Up

Up Kitchen / Dining Room Breakfast Room 3.83 x 2.54 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 6.15 x 3.41 4.67 x 3.55 12'7 x 8'4 4.69 x 3.70 3.86 x 2.57 20'2 x 11'2 Bedroom 3 12'8 x 8'5 15'4 x 11'8 15'5 x 12'2 5.21 x 2.43 17'1 x 8'0

IN Ground Floor First Floor

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