House For Sale £225,000
High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

2 THE CROSS KEYS is a Two Bedroom mid-terrace Period Town House built of Shaftesbury dressed greenstone under a slate tiled roof.

Features Include:-

* NO UPPER CHAIN
* Period Town House
* Basement
* Electric Heating
* Small Courtyard Development
* Town Centre Location
* Communal Gardens

Accommodation see floorplan

The property forms part of an historic conversion of a larger property and forms part of a small private and secluded courtyard development, set on the southern slopes of Shaftesbury and just a short hop to the bustling and thriving town centre and the famous Gold Hill. The house is within the Shaftesbury conservation area and enjoys some far-reaching views over the Blackmore Vale from its terrace. The property benefits from light, bright and airy rooms of a generous size as well as a large basement and has easy access to a well maintained and stocked communal garden.

Approached from the High Street through a set of double gates with decorative ironwork through a wide covered passageway over the paved footpath to a series of shallow steps to the back door, from here a short flight of steps up to the terrace and the wooden part glazed front door.

ENTRANCE HALL comprising a cosy welcoming space, overhead inset spotlight, wall mounted dimplex radiator, part glazed French doors to:

LOUNGE: A good sized room, bright and airy, built-in wooden display shelving with matching cupboards under. Glazed French doors with glazed side panels open onto the terrace with far reaching views. Inset ceiling spotlights, dimplex wall mounted radiator.

KITCHEN/DINER: A very attractive dual aspect room, fitted with a contemporary range of wall and floor cupboards and drawers with some glazed display cupboards, solid woodblock work surfaces over with inset 1½ bowl stainless sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Door to large, shelved pantry cupboard. Space for a good sized family dining table and chairs, dimplex wall mounted radiator and doorway to:

BASEMENT/STUDY: This is a great versatile space.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Inset ceiling spotlight, loft hatch and door to:

BEDROOM 1: A well-proportioned double room, dual aspect with UPVC double glazed window to front, doors to built-in large shelved cupboard, wall mounted dimplex radiator and inset ceiling spotlights.

FIRST FLOOR, SECOND LANDING: Stairs rise to:

FAMILY BATHROOM: Fully fitted with a contemporary suite comprising panel sided enamel bath with mixer tap and telephone shower head, matching low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under, recessed fully tiled shower cubicle, UPVC double glazed sash window, inset ceiling spots and wall mounted electric radiator.

BEDROOM 2: A second generously sized double room, set into the eaves, UPVC double glazed sash window, inset ceiling spots and dimplex radiator.

OUTSIDE
The property benefits from a good sized raised seating terrace with fabulous views out over the Blackmore vale . A large cupboard built into the space under the terrace ideal for storing garden equipment and housing for service meters, from here follow the footpath down through a low brick-built wall to the:

COMMUNAL GARDENS

LEASE TBC

The North Dorset Saxon hilltop market town of Shaftesbury is famed for the iconic cobbled street of Gold Hill and rich history going back to the times of King Alfred. Shaftesbury is a delightful community orientated town with an attractive and bustling High Street that provides most everyday requirements including a farmers' market, cafés, charity shops, various retail shops, veterinary practise and a cottage hospital. The local road network offers strong connections to the other main towns in the region including Gillingham, Salisbury, Sherborne, Warminster and Yeovil as well as to the South Coast. In addition the A303 links with the M3 that makes London accessible for the motorist.

There are railway stations at Gillingham (4.5 miles) and Tisbury (8 miles) with mainline services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country. Families are drawn to this area by the quality of life and excellent choice of state and independent schools including The area offers a wide range of noted independent schools including Port Regis, Sandroyd School, Handford School, Clayesmore, Bryanston, Godolphin and Sherborne School.