About this property

Occupying an enviable position within this sought after, exclusive collection of former agricultural buildings is Hill Top Barn. The original stone buildings date from the 1850's and were subsequently converted in 1999-2000 creating the glorious spacious homes you find today.

The home sits well within its wrap-around cottage garden offering an incredible degree of privacy and with staggering views to the south and west over adjoining Blackmore Vale countryside.

The accommodation is beautifully balanced and is immaculately presented throughout. The highly versatile layout ensures it is suitable for couples and families alike. This much improved home boasts generously proportioned rooms that accommodate large furnishing easily. There are many character features including exposed wooden beams, wooden flooring and a gorgeous open fireplace. Set over two floors, amounting to 1988 sq.ft., the accommodation consists of a stunning formal drawing room with a focal point stone fireplace with a log burning stove and French doors leading to a sheltered, private westerly terrace. The custom-built kitchen is fitted with ample stylish wall and base units under solid wood work-surfaces. There is space for an everyday breakfast table. A glazed door opens out to the pretty rear terrace and the magnificent views beyond.
Adjoining is the sizeable sitting room, the perfect comfortable everyday living space that again has space for a sizeable dining suite. The remainder of the ground floor accommodation is made up of a welcoming entrance hall, useful utility room and a downstairs cloakroom. The first floor accommodation is arranged around a split-level landing. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, a modern en-suite shower room and a range of fitted wardrobes. There are three further double bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom.

In addition, the home boasts a gorgeous and fully insulated home office or studio with electric and internet, perfectly nestled at the foot of the garden. The double glazed front elevation allows panoramic views of the adjoining countryside with a Sedum roof and cedar clad walls exterior provide an attractive aesthetic.

Properties of this calibre and of this position are rare and we highly recommend a viewing at your earliest convenience to avoid the disappointment of missing out on this home.

Outside
The wrap-around garden boasts a wonderful degree of privacy and has incredible views to the south and west, affording lovely pastoral views. The garden is beautifully stocked with annuals and perennials that provide colour and texture all year around. There is a choice of large or more intimate cosy seating areas. There is pretty paved terrace adjoining the kitchen, ideal for everyday entertaining and dining, There is a small sunken terrace, the perfect quiet reading spot.

The sheltered southerly terrace adjoining the drawing room is a particular feature. Further highlights include a productive and established kitchen garden on the lower terrace that leads on to the garden studio. To the front, the private driveway leads to an attractive, spacious central courtyard. The home has private parking and a double car barn with ample storage above. There is additional allocated visitor parking.

Situation
The Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury is well known for its gorgeous countryside views and historic cobbled street of Gold Hill. The town provides a range of everyday amenities including public houses, cafes, restaurants, independent and high street shops, a doctor's surgery, post office, banks and a cottage hospital. The nearby cathedral city of Salisbury offers a further range of services including two cinemas, a theatre, hospital, dental surgeries, award winning eateries and a twice weekly farmers market.

The communication links are very good with the A303 and A30 just a few miles away providing access to London and the West, whilst there are mainline railway stations at Gillingham and Tisbury both with services to London Waterloo. Shaftesbury has two primary schools, a secondary school and there is an excellent range of state and private schools within easy reach including Clayesmore, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Bryanston, Sherborne School for Boys and Sherborne School for Girls.

Four Bedrooms

Two Reception Rooms

Two Bathrooms

Gorgeous Barn Conversion

Wrap Around Garden

Stunning Rural Views

Additional information

• Four Bedrooms
• Two Reception Rooms
• Two Bathrooms
• Gorgeous Barn Conversion
• Wrap Around Garden
• Stunning Rural Views

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate