THE OLD BARN SHROTON, DORSET THE OLD BARN DISTANCES SHROTON, DORSET BLANDFORD FORUM 6 MILES SHAFTESBURY 7 MILES AN IMAGINATIVELY DESIGNED VILLAGE A303 13 MILES HOUSE WITH LOVELY VIEWS TOWARDS SALISBURY 15 MILES (ALL DISTANCES APPROXIMATE) HAMBLEDON HILL ACCOMMODATION • Hall • Study/Bedroom Four • Sitting Room • Conservatory • Kitchen • Sitting/Dining Room • Utility Room • Three first floor Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Outbuilding (with Planning Consent) • Garden • Car Port • Car Parking SITUATION Shroton lies midway between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum. It is a pretty and popular village with highly regarded pub, The Cricketers, a large village green and a children’s playground. The neighbouring village of Iwerne Minster has a good range of everyday facilities, including an excellent post office/village store, a pub, a children’s playground and a sports centre at Clayesmore School. For a wider range of facilities there is the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury to the north, and the Georgian town of Blandford Forum to the south. Both Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury have a wide range of shops including supermarkets, delicatessens, cafes, doctors and dental surgeries, libraries, an arts centre, veterinary surgeries, small hospitals and secondary schools. There are mainline railway stations in both Tisbury and Gillingham (London Waterloo) and the A303 lies some 13 miles to the north giving access to the south west and London, via the M3. THE PROPERTY Rebuilt in 1978 on the site of the original barn, The Old Barn is constructed of attractive brick under a clay tile roof in a quiet position in the centre of this popular village. The accommodation is both versatile and adaptable with nicely proportioned rooms with a well equipped kitchen and three/four bedrooms. In addition the outbuilding (The Piggery), has planning consent (ref; 2/2019/1157/ FUL) for conversion into an annexe for ancillary accommodation, which significantly enhances the scope of the property. Attributes worthy of a particular mention include the open fireplace in the sitting room with inset wood burner, the quiet position and lovely outlook over Hambledon Hill. OUTSIDE The Old Barn is approached via a gravelled driveway from Shroton Cross through timber gates onto a tarmac drive with car parking area. Adjoining this is a car port and the outbuilding, which has planning consent for conversion into an annexe. The garden lies primarily to the front of the property, is to lawn and surrounded by yew hedging and closeboarded fencing. SPORTING AND RECREATION Racing is at Wincanton, Salisbury and Bath, golf at Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Salisbury and Wincanton; theatres at Salisbury, Bournemouth, Poole and Bath. There are lovely walks with easy access to the Wessex Ridgeway and Hambledon Hill, together with cycling and riding in this unspoilt part of Dorset. Poole and Bournemouth are within an hour’s drive, as is the beautiful Dorset coast, offering sailing and water sports. EDUCATION The area is renowned for its wide range of schools. The highly regarded prep and public school, Clayesmore, is in Iwerne Minster and there is a primary school in nearby Fontmell Magna. Other schools in the area include Bryanston, Sherborne, Milton Abbey, Canford, Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls. Prep Schools include Sandroyd, Hanford, Knighton House, Sherborne Prep, Port Regis and Hazlegrove. In addition, there are state secondary schools in Shaftesbury and Blandford. jackson-stops.co.uk THE OLD BARN SHROTON, DORSET TOTAL APPROX. FLOOR AREA 2651 SQ FT / 246.3 SQ M PROPERTY INFORMATION Tenure Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Council Tax Band F EPC Current Band E Potential Band C Local Authorities Dorset County Council www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ DIRECTIONS (DT11 8QF) From Shaftesbury take the A350 south towards Blandford Forum. Pass through Iwerne Minster and after half a mile or so take a right turn signed Shroton (Iwerne Courtney). Continue down the road to the crossroads at Shroton Cross and turn diagonally left onto an unmade drive to The Old Barn. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Jackson - Stops, Shaftesbury. Sketch plan for illustrative purposes only. All measurements walls, doors, windows, fittings and appliances, their sizes and locations, are approximate only. They cannot be regarded as being a representation by the seller, nor their agent. Important notice 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. SHAFTESBURY 01747 850858 [email protected] jackson-stops.co.uk PROPERTY EXPERTS SINCE 1910.