Property description
A charming four bedroom home with a self-contained one bedroom annexe.
Description
Nestled in an idyllic countryside setting, this beautifully positioned detached home is surrounded by mature gardens. With expansive lawns leading down towards the water’s edge, the property offers a rare sense of privacy and tranquillity while still being within easy reach of Tisbury, Shaftesbury and the surrounding villages.
The house combines character and comfort, with well proportioned reception spaces designed for both relaxed family living and entertaining. A bright kitchen and garden room forms the heart of the home, enjoying lovely views across the grounds and direct access outside. Elegant reception rooms and a separate dining room provide versatile living accommodation. There is a ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room and a further three bedroom, shower and bathroom on the first floor.
A particular feature of the property is the separate annex, ideal for guest accommodation, multigenerational living, working from home, or independent living space. The annex offers its own reception area, kitchen facilities, bathroom, and generous bedroom accommodation.
Outside, the grounds are a true highlight. The large garden is mainly laid to lawn with established trees, shrubs, and open outlooks across the surrounding landscape. Additional outbuildings and a garage provide useful storage and practical space.
Location
The highly sought-after villages of Donhead St Mary and neighbouring Donhead St Andrew are situated in the Nadder Valley. The parish includes the hamlets of West End, Milkwell and Brook Waters. Donhead means Head of the Downs and refers to the beautiful chalk downs that rise from here up to Win Green and reach as far as Salisbury Plain to the east and Blackmore Vale to the west. The parish has a pub and a 13th Century church. The nearby village of Ludwell boasts an award-winning village shop/post office and butcher. The market town of Shaftesbury lies approximately four miles west of the Donheads and the popular town of Tisbury is approximately four miles north. Tisbury has a range of amenities, including Mussums art gallery, a leisure centre and swimming pool, primary school, cafés, independent shops and supermarket. Regular trains from Tisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately two hours. The beautiful Cathedral city of Salisbury, approximately 18 miles east of Donhead St Mary, offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities. Trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately 90 minutes. Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at Rushmore Park, South Wilts Golf Club and High Post. This area is renowned for its fishing on the River Avon, Test and outlying chalk streams. There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Port Regis, Sandroyd, Clayesmore, Bryanston, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.
All distances and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,823 sq ft
Additional Info
Holding Deposit : £923.08 ( 1week )
Deposit Payable : £4,615.38 ( 5 weeks )
Rent must be paid monthly in advance
Key features
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Detached - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Beautifully presented family home, Seperate self contained annex, Large established garden, Charming far reaching views, Garage and off street parking, EPC Rating = E,
More details
- Property type
- Detached - Detached
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £4000
- Weekly price
- £923
- Available from
- Now
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Donhead St. Mary, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, SP7, Shaftesbury.