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Guide price

£325,000

2 bed country house for sale
Shepherds Hill, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, Dorset SP8

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: A

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

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About this property

  • Detached

  • Two double bedrooms

  • Kitchen/diner

  • Double aspect living room

  • Off road parking

  • Solar panels

  • No Onward Chain

A modern, spacious, detached home. Beautifully presented throughout with aspects overlooking rolling countryside and No Onward Chain.

Birchlea is a beautiful, spacious home located very close to the heart of the village of Buckhorn Weston. The property is highly efficient due to the modern construction. The ground floor enjoys dual aspects, hardwood flooring throughout and Oak doors and comprises: Sitting room with wood burning stove, cloakroom, under stairs cupboard and kitchen / diner with a freestanding range style cooker and American style fridge freezer. The first floor features two generous double bedrooms that enjoy far reaching countryside views, and a fully tiled bathroom with bath over shower.
Situation

Buckhorn Weston is a desirable village with a great sense of community. At the centre is a popular public house, village hall and playing field, church and well supported cricket club. The nearby towns of Templecombe and Gillingham have mainline railway stations offering a reliable service to London Waterloo and the West Country. Gillingham and Wincanton also provides a choice of supermarkets, doctors surgery’s and a range of retails outlets to provide for your everyday needs. The area is renowned for its outstanding state and independent primary and secondary schools and there are a range of countryside pursuits including shooting, horse riding and golf. Road communications are excellent with the A303 easily accessible and providing links to London and the West Country.
Outside

The property is approached from the lane to a, bonded gravel, double parking area. The courtyard garden is accessed from the kitchen by steps and enjoys totally privacy and sunshine until late. There is a good sized shed and slate patio tiles for easy maintenance.
Note: The area of lawn at the rear is currently rented from a local farmer ( see green area on map ). This arrangement would be able to continue to be rented via separate negotiation with the landowner.
Council tax

Mains water, drainage ( pumped from the property to the mains ) and electricity are connected to the property. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Solar panels are fitted and currently benefit from a £1200 pa (approx.) Feedback tariff. There is an EV Charger

Council Tax Band: D

EPC: A
Directions

From the A30 travelling West, pass though West Stour and turn right at the crossroads at the brow of the hill towards Sandley and Bourton. After 2 miles, turn left. Continue down the hill and round the double bend, then Birchlea will be found half way up Shepherds Hill on the right.

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    Freehold

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