4 bed country house for sale

Shave Hill, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, Dorset SP8

A beautiful, extended property with a superb blend of traditional and contemporary styles. Ideally located in an elevated position in the highly sought-after Dorset village of Buckhorn Weston.

Situated at the top of Shave Hill, just a short distance from the village centre, Wayclose has undergone a thorough regeneration and improvement over the last few years and now offers beautifully appointed accommodation over two levels in a large plot boasting both garden and paddocks. On the ground floor the stunning wood clad extension provides an open plan kitchen diner with floor to ceiling windows and bi-folding doors, A curved dining space, a wet room and utility/boot room. The original cottage now provides two charming reception rooms, one immediately off the open plan kitchen while the main sitting room boasts a wood-burning stove and wooden ceiling beams. Stairs lead from the kitchen onto the landing and provide access immediately to 2 double bedrooms, as part of the extension and the bathroom. The Jack and Jill bathroom leads from the landing to 2 further bedrooms and a secondary staircase, the original, Provides uninterrupted access to the furthest bedroom via the sitting room below. The main bedroom includes an ensuite shower room.
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 has 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.
Outside

Approached from the lane a tarmacadam apron provides vehicular access to a large shingle driveway, enough space for several vehicles, along with the detached garage and double carport. The garden, like the house, has been beautifully designed, enclosed with mature hedging and providing dedicated areas of lawn, and shingle. A shingle path leads from the driveway through the centre of the garden before opening up in front of cottage making an ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining. The property benefits from a paddock of x acres to the rear fully enclosed with stock fencing and mature hedges, currently housing some livestock but could provide an array of different uses for future occupiers.

Note
There is a public footpath/right of way running alongside the rear of the property between the house and paddock.
Council tax

Dorset Council Tax E
EPC: E
Services

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. An air source heat pump provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.
A New septic tank system has been installed and should comply with all current regulations. A rainwater storage system has been installed in the garden providing water to outside taps, the utility and garage.
Directions

Post code: SP8 5HY
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The property can be found near the junction with Shave Hill and Shute’s Lane.