House For Sale £300,000
Chantry Ford is the epitome of a quintessential thatched cottage occupying a secluded position close to the heart of the thriving village of Gillingham. This enchanting, Grade II listed home has been sympathetically extended in previous years. Rarely is one able to describe a property as having a 'secret garden' but Chantry Ford is set in an oasis of nature, wildlife and privacy, all within a level stroll of Gillingham High Street. The property is presented in good order but could benefit from enhancement and is waiting for its new owner to put their own stamp on it. The characterful accommodation comprises of a glorious sitting/dining room with a stunning Inglenook fireplace, a kitchen with ample cupboard space and work surfaces that too could benefit from some modernisation. There is a ground floor bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a garden room that is accessed from the sitting room. The first floor is currently used as one large open bedroom with a dressing area (previously two bedrooms). On the second floor there is a further loft room, ideal for use as a study or spare bedroom. This charming cottage provides scope for further enhancement whilst offering the character and warmth of a period cottage. Over all, the home presents a tremendous opportunity for use as a holiday let or weekend home.
Outside
The gardens that surround the house are sumptuously stocked with an abundance of specimen trees, flowers and shrubs. The gardens were designed and planted to be a sanctuary for the birds, butterflies and bees that inhabit true English cottage gardens. There is a choice of paved seating areas, each offering a different view of the richly planted gardens. There is a productive vegetable garden, a large glasshouse and a useful timber potting shed. There is a sizeable summerhouse or studio on the easterly boundary. The property is approached over a footbridge that leads to a footpath.
Situation
Gillingham is a thriving North Dorset town offering an excellent range of amenities, including a bank, church, post office, doctor’s surgery/pharmacy, pubs, cafes and shops, as well as Waitrose, Asda, Lidl and Aldi supermarkets. The hilltop town of Shaftesbury is only three miles away, whilst the cathedral cities of Bath and Salisbury (both approx. 50 minutes) offer more extensive shopping facilities. There is a direct train service from Gillingham to London Waterloo (less than 2hrs), as well as Exeter and the South West. The local bus service connects with Salisbury, Shaftesbury and other villages. The area is renowned for excellent educational facilities; which include four primary schools and a superb comprehensive and sixth form college in Gillingham.
Additional Information
Council Tax : Band D
Outside
The gardens that surround the house are sumptuously stocked with an abundance of specimen trees, flowers and shrubs. The gardens were designed and planted to be a sanctuary for the birds, butterflies and bees that inhabit true English cottage gardens. There is a choice of paved seating areas, each offering a different view of the richly planted gardens. There is a productive vegetable garden, a large glasshouse and a useful timber potting shed. There is a sizeable summerhouse or studio on the easterly boundary. The property is approached over a footbridge that leads to a footpath.
Situation
Gillingham is a thriving North Dorset town offering an excellent range of amenities, including a bank, church, post office, doctor’s surgery/pharmacy, pubs, cafes and shops, as well as Waitrose, Asda, Lidl and Aldi supermarkets. The hilltop town of Shaftesbury is only three miles away, whilst the cathedral cities of Bath and Salisbury (both approx. 50 minutes) offer more extensive shopping facilities. There is a direct train service from Gillingham to London Waterloo (less than 2hrs), as well as Exeter and the South West. The local bus service connects with Salisbury, Shaftesbury and other villages. The area is renowned for excellent educational facilities; which include four primary schools and a superb comprehensive and sixth form college in Gillingham.
Additional Information
Council Tax : Band D
