An Elegant Period House with Huge Potential

An elegant period house with huge potential

Belmont House, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury SP7 9DQ

Freehold Hall, Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen • Cellar 4 Bedrooms • Bathroom • Lean-to

Description built as a farmhouse. The cattle A Handsome stone and brick were kept in the cellar, their village house under a clay tile body heat being used to warm roof, with origins dating back to up the house above. There is a the 17th Century and the door to the garden from the benefit of Victorian additions. cellar that, in the past, gave the The house is approached via a cattle access to the fields. gravel driveway, directly Internally the cellar is opposite the ancient St Mary’s approached via wooden stairs Church. from the entrance hall.

The entrance hall, with tongue Outside and groove panelling, leads to Charming white railings guard the sitting room which has the the small front garden from the benefit of an open fireplace. On road. To the rear of the property the opposite side of the hall is is a York flagstone terrace the kitchen, boasting a range of overlooking the view and bespoke painted wooden units, leading onto the garden, which wooden worktops and a fitted has the benefit of mature double oven and hob. There is a shrubs, an apple tree and well-proportioned dining room wonderful views to the with a glass door into the countryside beyond. Through existing wooden lean-to, which the gate at the bottom of the looks out over the pretty rear garden there is a paddock of garden. about an acre, which is expansive, with mature trees Opposite the top of the stairs is and hedgerows around the the bathroom. The triple-aspect boundary. There is a natural principal bedroom includes spring that leads down to a beautiful views over the south pond and the current owners facing garden and, to the north, had the ground levelled out and over the church and beyond a vegetable patch sits in the towards Wardour. This room middle. On the left is a useful has a large walk-in cupboard, storage shed that could with a window, that has the perhaps be replaced/improved potential to be converted into (subject to appropriate an en suite WC and basin. planning consent). At the Opposite is a second double bottom of the paddock there is bedroom, again with views over an opening which leads to a both the garden and the small bridge leading over a church. There are two stream and access to the fields additional bedrooms, one with below. far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. There is off road parking for two cars on a gravel area beside Unusually, there is a substantial the house. cellar. This was integral to the property when it was originally The property has great potential Communications in the area are and would benefit from excellent with the A303 about 7 modernising and general miles to the north providing a refurbishment. link to the M3, M25, London or the West Country. The nearby Situation A30 takes you east to Salisbury Belmont House is situated in an and west to Shaftesbury and elevated position in the beyond. sought-after village of Donhead St Mary in South Wiltshire, on The area is well known for the the county border of Dorset, in number of excellent schools. an Area of Outstanding Natural There are excellent primary Beauty. It is surrounded by the schools at Semley and Wardour. stunning rolling countryside of Port Regis, Sandroyd, the Blackmore Vale. Hazelgrove, Hanford, Shaftesbury is approximately 4 Clayesmore, Sherborne, miles to the west, providing Bryanston, and Dauntseys are excellent everyday shopping easily accessible. facilities.Nearby Tisbury boasts a vibrant high street and variety Directions of shops, including a From London head south west delicatessen, cafe, wine bar, on the M3 and continue onto the butchers and fishmongers, A303. Continue past along with Messum’s Gallery (an Stonehenge and exit onto the outpost of their Mayfair gallery). A350 heading south towards Tisbury also has a mainline Shaftesbury. Head up the hill station to London Waterloo in 1 towards Shaftesbury and on the hour 50 minutes. The ancient outskirts turn left signed Cathedral city of Salisbury is Wincombe/Donhead St Mary. approximately 18 miles to the Proceed down this lane for over East. The Forester in next door a mile and at the junction turn Donhead St Andrew, Pythouse right onto Church Hill; follow this Kitchen Garden Cafe and The lane around to the right to the Beckford Arms are within easy church and the property will be driving distance and offer found opposite the church. excellent local food. Tenure The surrounding countryside is The property is for sale Freehold ideal for a variety of rural with vacant possession upon pursuits such as walking, cycling completion. and fishing. Other places of interest are Old Wardour Castle, Local Authority Stourhead Gardens and Wiltshire Council – 01722 336272 Stonehenge. Racing can be found at Wincanton, Bath and Outgoings Salisbury, whilst golf can be The property is subject to enjoyed at Rushmore Park. Council Tax Band G. Poole, Weymouth and the Dorset Jurassic Coast are all within easy reach. Belmont House, Donhead St. Mary, Shaftesbury Dorset, SP7 9DQ Approx. Gross Internal Area Belmont House, 1787 Sq Ft - 166 Sq M Donhead St. Mary, Shaftesbury Belmont House, Donhead St. Mary, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9DQ Dorset,Gross internal SP7 area9DQ (approx) Main House 166 sq m/1,787 sq ft Approx. Gross Internal Area Sitting Room 1787 Sq Ft - 166 Sq M Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 5.04 x 4.15m 4.17 x 3.98m T 16'6" x 13'7" Kitchen 4.18 x 4.04m 4.15 x 4.01m B 13'8" x 13'1" 13'9" x 13'3" 13'7" x 13'2" Belmont House,

Sitting Room Donhead St. Mary, Shaftesbury Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 5.04 x 4.15m 4.17 x 3.98m T 16'6" x 13'7" Kitchen 4.18 x 4.04m Dorset, SP7 9DQ 4.15 x 4.01m B 13'8" x 13'1" 13'9" x 13'3" 13'7" x 13'2" Approx. Gross Internal Area Belmont House, Donhead St. Mary, Shaftesbury, Dorset,Belmont SP7 9DQ House, 1787 Sq Ft - 166 Sq M Gross internalDonhead area St.(approx) Mary, Shaftesbury Debbie-Anne Taylor Dining Room Main HouseBelmont 166 sq House, m/1,787 Donhead sq ft St. Mary, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9DQ Savills Salisbury 4.91 x 3.78m Bedroom 3 16'1" x 12'5" Gross internal area (approx) Bedroom 4 3.75 x 2.46m Dorset, SP7 9DQ 01722 426 820 12'4" x 8'1" Main House 166 sq m/1,787 sq ft savills savills.co.uk [email protected] 2.77 x 2.42m Approx. Gross Internal Area 9'1" x 7'11" Sitting Room 1787 Sq Ft - 166 Sq M Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 5.04 x 4.15m 4.17 x 3.98m T Cellar 16'6" x 13'7" Kitchen 4.18 x 4.04m Dining Room 4.57 x 4.44m 4.15 x 4.01m B 13'8" x 13'1" 13'9" x 13'3" 4.91 x 3.78m Bedroom 3 15'0" x 14'7" 13'7" x 13'2" 16'1" x 12'5" Bedroom 4 3.75 x 2.46m 12'4" x 8'1" 2.77 x 2.42m Lean To 9'1" x 7'11" 5.80 x 2.36m 19'0" x 7'9" Sitting Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 5.04 x 4.15m 4.17 x 3.98m T Cellar 16'6" x 13'7" Kitchen 4.18 x 4.04m 4.57 x 4.44m 4.15 x 4.01m B 13'8" x 13'1" 13'9" x 13'3" 15'0" x 14'7" 13'7" x 13'2" Ground Floor First Floor Lean To Cellar 5.80 x 2.36m 19'0" x 7'9" Dining Room 4.91 x 3.78m Capture Property Marketing 2020. Drawn to RICS guidelines. Bedroom 3 16'1" x 12'5" All Measurements are approximate and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. 3.75 x 2.46m Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale. Bedroom 4 2.77 x 2.42m 12'4" x 8'1" 9'1" x 7'11" Cellar Ground Floor First Floor Cellar Dining Room 4.57 x 4.44m 4.91 x 3.78m Capture Property Marketing 2020. Drawn to RICS guidelines. Bedroom 3 15'0" x 14'7" Savills Salisbury All Measurements are approximate and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Important Notice: This plan is not to scale (unless specified),16'1" x 12'5" is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. 3.75 x 2.46m Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale. Bedroom 4 01722 426 823 All measurements and areas are approximate only (and have been prepared in accordance with the current edition of the RICS Code of 12'4" x 8'1" savills.co.uk Measuring Practice). Please read the Important Notice on the last page of text of the particulars. © Capture Property Marketing 2020. 2.77 x 2.42m Lean To 9'1" x 7'11" 5.80 x 2.36m 19'0" x 7'9"

Cellar 4.57 x 4.44m 15'0" x 14'7" Ground Floor First Floor Lean To Cellar 5.80 x 2.36m 19'0" x 7'9" Capture Property Marketing 2020. Drawn to RICS guidelines. All Measurements are approximate and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale.

Capture Property Marketing 2020. Drawn to RICS guidelines. Savills Salisbury Important Notice: This plan is not to scale (unless specified), is for guidance only and mustAll notMeasurements be relied are approximate upon andas shoulda statement not be relied on as of a statement fact. of fact. 01722 426 823 All measurements and areas are approximate only (and have been prepared in accordance with the current editionPlan is for illustration of the purposes RICS only. Code Not drawn of to scale. savills.co.uk Measuring Practice). Please read the Important Notice on the last page of text of the particulars. © Capture Property Marketing 2020. Important notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: 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 property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.