Description
A unique opportunity to rent a large Grade II listed country house of approximately 4,560 sqft consisting of six bedrooms and several reception rooms. Originally dating back to the 18th century and altered in the 19th century, character features remain such as exposed beams and feature fireplaces. It is available unfurnished but has been upgraded over the years to include fixtures and fittings by designers such as Jim Lawrence, Sanderson and Vanessa Arbuthnott. The property would make a delightful family home with spacious accommodation and large double bedrooms. The grounds extend to just over an acre including a parking area for several cars, a vegetable garden, manicured lawns and an arboretum. There are several useful outbuildings including a double garage, store and workshop. 

Situation
Positioned on the edge of East Knoyle within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape and parkland of Clouds House the property enjoys a secluded position. There are the added benefits of good road links with the A350/A303 and centrally located between three train stations of Gillingham, Tisbury or Warminster offering connections to London Waterloo or Paddington Station. There are several excellent pubs and restaurants nearby including the Beckford Arms, The Grosvenor Arms, Compton McCrae and Pythouse Kitchen Garden. The historic market town of Shaftesbury and railway town of Gillingham are both a short drive offering a range of amenities and supermarkets including Waitrose. The area is filled with notable attractions such as Longleat, Messums Gallery, Hauser & Wirth and The Newt. Nearby are a selection of highly regarded preparatory and secondary schools such as Port Regis, Clayesmore, Sandroyd, Hazelgrove, Sherborne Schools, Bryanston, Milton Abbey, Warminster and Salisbury Grammar Schools. 

Availability
The property is available for long-term let from 1st October 2024 on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of 12 months.

Utilities
Unfurnished
Council Tax – Band H (Wiltshire Council)
Pets considered
Water, Electric & Drainage – Mains
Heating – Oil Fired Central Heating with secondary heating of two open fires swept annually by the Landlord
EPC – E40
Broadband – Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast available
Mobile signal – Limited or likely signals available with EE, Vodafone, Three or O2 (as per Ofcom.org checker)

Rent
The rent is £4,500 per calendar month payable monthly in advance to the Landlord. A Holding Deposit (equivalent to one weeks rent) will be required to reserve the property of £1,038.46. A Security Deposit (equivalent to six weeks rent) will be required prior to commencement of the tenancy of £6,230.76 held by Woolley & Wallis under the Tenancy Deposit Insured Scheme. This property is fully managed by Woolley & Wallis, Shaftesbury.

Land
Subject to negotiation, a gentle sloping paddock of approximately 3 acres adjacent to the property is available to rent. The paddock has been previously used for horse grazing as there is active horse riding in the area with nearby country lanes, bridleways and byways.