HORDERS COMPTON ABBAS • An attractive Grade II Listed cottage with rural views

• Lobby • Hall • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Five Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Potential for Annexe

• Double Garage • Garden Stores • Summerhouse

• Garden Situation Compton Abbas lies some 3½ miles to the south of on the western edge of . The village has a church, playing field and the nearby village of (1 mile) has a shop, a sought after primary school and an Inn. Shaftesbury, a Saxon hilltop town, has an excellent range of facilities, including a delicatessen, cafes, restaurants, niche retailers, hotels, banks, two supermarkets, a small hospital, a library, a health centre and an arts centre. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in the Cathedral city of Salisbury to the east, the Georgian spa town of Bath to the north and Sherborne to the west. There are mainline railway stations at both Gillingham and Tisbury (London Waterloo) and the A303 lies some 9 miles to the North, giving access to the South West and London, via the M3. Location Shaftesbury 3½ miles 9 miles Gillingham 8 miles Salisbury 23 miles (all distances are approximate) The Property Listed Grade II and formerly two cottages, Horders Sandroyd, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, dates from the early 18th century and has lovely Leweston, Millfield, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, views towards Fontmell Down. The major part is , Clayesmore and Milton Abbey, to name constructed of green sandstone under a thatched but a few. and tiled roof and has been enjoyed by the same family for nearly 50 years. The accommodation on Property Information the ground floor comprises two reception rooms, a lobby, a kitchen, bathroom, utility room and hall Sporting and Recreation with a glazed door to the garden. On the first floor, Racing at Salisbury, Bath and Wincanton, golf at there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. Rushmore and Blandford Forum; theatres at There is the potential to form an annexe with a Salisbury, Bournemouth and Bath. Walking, cycling separate entrance. and riding in this unspoilt part of Dorset. Watersports on the south coast. Outside Local Authorities The well-stocked gardens are a particular feature of District Council: 01258 454111 the property, facing south, with areas of grass, Dorset County Council: 01305 251000 flowerbeds, mature shrubs, an orchard and lovely Council Tax views. There is an area of kitchen garden and a Band F number of useful garden stores. There is also a double garage and an area of hard standing for parking. Directions (SP7 0NQ) From Shaftesbury take the A350 south. After approx 3½ miles, on reaching the Compton Abbas sign, turn Sporting and Recreation sharp left, continue along the lane and Horders will There are many fine walks in the vicinity, particularly be found on the right hand side. over Fontmell Down and the Cranborne Chase. Racecourses at Wincanton, Salisbury and Bath. Viewing Golf courses at Tollard Royal and Blandford Forum. Strictly by appointment with the agents Sailing and water sports are accessible on the south Jackson-Stops & Staff – 01747 850858 coast. Theatres can be found at Salisbury, Bath, and Bournemouth. Important Notice Jackson-Stops & Staff give notice that:- Services They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form Mains water, electricity, part oil-fired central heating any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or and private drainage. representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily Tenure comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Education The area is well known for its educational facilities both state and private. There is an excellent primary school in Fontmell Magna and private schools include Hanford, Port Regis, Knighton House, Shaftesbury 01747 850858 [email protected] 6 The Commons, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JU jackson-stops.co.uk

First Floor Approximate Gross Internal Area House = 189.7 sq m / 2,042 sq ft Outbuilding = 36 sq m / 387 sq ft Old Wash House = 7.6 sq m / 82 sq ft Total = 233.3 sq m / 2,511 sq ft (Of which 5.1§ sq m / 55 sq ft is reduced headroom)

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Outbuilding (Not shown in actual location/orientation) Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, however all measurements are approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale.