LONG CROSS FARMHOUSE is a handsome four bedroom detached grade 11 listed farmhouse built C1800s with greenstone elevations under a tiled roof. The property takes advantage of its slightly elevated position which offers some lovely south and south westerly views over the Blackmore Vale. The present owners have lovingly and sympathetically renovated the property in recent years to create a comfortable and characterful family home which successfully blends original period features with the conveniences of modern living such as a modern kitchen with utility/boot room, under floor heating and high specification bathroom and en suite. Outside the property has a wonderful garden room/pavilion ideal for outdoor entertaining, a detached double garage with a games room/ studio above and a sweeping in out driveway with provides extensive secure parking.

SITUATION: The property is situated in Long Cross which on the western fringe of Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury is an historic Saxon hilltop market town and offers a comprehensive range of amenities including restaurants, cafes, independent retailers, supermarkets, a boutique hotel, library, small hospital and health centre. There are mainline railway stations at Gillingham and Tisbury with direct services to London Waterloo (2hours). The A303 lies some six miles to the north giving access to the west country and London via the M3.

APPROACH: Panelled wooden front door with fan light above opens into the

ENTRANCE HALL: A welcoming reception hall with a staircase rising to the first floor, under stairs cupboard, under floor heating.

CLOAKROOM: WC, pedestal wash hand basin, stone floor, small internal window.

SITTING ROOM: A light and well proportioned double aspect room. An impressive stone open fireplace with inset wood burner provides a cosy focal point to the room, a large south facing sash window with original shutters overlooks the front of the house with a further window to the side and a glazed French window opens out onto the side garden, picture rail and ceiling cornice.

DINING ROOM: A lovely formal dining room with space for a large family dining table, original decorative open fireplace with inset wood burner, built in shelves and cupboards to the chimney recess, a large south facing sash window with original shutters overlooks the front of the house, picture rail, under floor heating.

STUDY: A window overlooks the side of the house, picture rail, under floor heating.

KITCHEN: Fitted with a range of solid oak base and wall mounted drawers and cupboards with complementary work surface areas having matching splash backs. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with swan neck mixer tap, ‘Rangemaster’ oven with matching extractor hood, integrated fridge and dishwasher, built in Siemens microwave, large rear aspect window with a deep stone tiled sill, breakfast bar, stone floor, under floor heating, bespoke part glazed oak double doors to the rear garden, part glazed double doors with step up to: 

UTILITY ROOM: Fitted with a range of solid oak base units with complementary work surface area having matching splash backs, large single bowl sink unit with swan neck mixer tap, side and rear aspect windows, stone floor with under floor heating, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, hanging and shelving for coats, shoes etc., built in cupboard housing central heating boiler and hot water cylinder.

FIRST FLOOR: 

LANDING: A large sash window overlooks the front of the house and offers some lovely far reaching country views, panel radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM: Side aspect window, panel radiator.

EN SUITE BATHROOM: Fitted with a modern white suite comprising double ended bath with mains shower and shower screen, wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, WC, large ‘Velux’ window, ceramic tiled walls and floor with under floor heating, extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO: A light and spacious double bedroom, a large south facing sash window overlooks the front of the house with some lovely far reaching views, original decorative fireplace, picture rail, panel radiator.

BEDROOM THREE: A light and well proportioned double bedroom, a large south facing sash window overlooks the front of the house with lovely far reaching views, original decorative open fireplace, picture rail, panel radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR: Fitted with a range of sliding mirror fronted wardrobes, side aspect window, picture rail.

FAMILY BATHROOM: An extremely light and spacious room fitted with a modern white suite comprising large walk in shower, double ended bath, WC, vanity unit comprising wall mounted sink with drawers and cupboards under, large ‘Velux’ window, ceramic tiling to all walls and floor, under floor heating, eaves storage space.

OUTSIDE
From the road an in out Tarmacadam driveway extends down one side of the house and sweeps round the back to the detached garage. The driveway is bordered by areas of terraced lawns edged by decorative stone retaining walls connected by paved steps. To one side of the house is a secluded area of lawn which extends across the front and is bordered by a mature hedge. There is also a vegetable garden with two raised beds edged with wooden sleepers and a greenhouse. 

GARDEN PAVILLION: A wonderful garden room ideal for outdoor entertaining and is fully insulated, constructed with part brick and timber clad elevations under a pitched tiled roof. Oak framed glazed double doors open into a light and spacious room, open to the eaves with exposed roof timbers, two large ‘Velux’ windows and a slate floor. Two oak framed bi-fold doors look out over the garden and open onto a generous west facing paved terrace with feature lawn and ornamental garden pond with water feature.

GAMES ROOM/STUDIO:  From the driveway at the rear of the house two oak framed glazed double doors give access to the studio which is situated above the double garage. A light versatile space which could be used for a variety of purposes such as a home office or annex with laminate floor, windows to side and rear aspects and staircase to the garage. To one side of the studio is an attached wood store and WC.  

DOUBLE GARAGE: Two up and over doors, power and light.

SERVICES: Water, electricity, drainage,  and telephone, all subject to the usual utility regulations.  

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TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.