- Period design +
- Cottage style +
- Three bedrooms +
- End of terrace +
- Garage +
- Edge of village location +
Located on the edge of the highly desirable village of Fontmell Magna, this enchanting thatched three-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of character and modern comfort.
Situated within the sought-after cul-de-sac of St Andrews View, built circa 1998, the property enjoys a peaceful setting with a welcoming community feel. Inside you’ll discover a wonderfully balanced layout designed for both relaxed family living and entertaining. The spacious and stylish kitchen is perfect for rustling up hearty meals while the inviting lounge, complete with a cosy coal effect gas fire, is ideal for unwinding on cooler evenings. A separate dining room flows seamlessly into a bright conservatory — perfect for hosting guests or enjoying views of the garden year-round. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, including a generous principal suite with its own en-suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Outside
Outside, the beautifully landscaped rear garden is a true highlight — thoughtfully designed with a lawn, patio seating areas, and mature planted borders that create colour and privacy throughout the seasons. A side gate provides easy access. The property also benefits from a garage and allocated parking located in a nearby block
The Situation
Fontmell Magna is a picturesque village of predominantly period properties. The village boosts excellent local facilities including a post office/store, well regarded public house (The Fontmell), parish church, primary school and doctors surgery. The Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (5 miles) offers further facilities to cater for most every day requirements including a Tesco and Co-operative supermarket, cottage hospital, dentists, doctors surgery and pharmacy as well as a range of artisan shops, cafes, restaurants, a couple of hotels and a local farmers market (Thursdays). There are excellent communication links with the A350 passing through the village providing easy access to the coastal towns of Poole (22 miles) and Bournemouth (26 miles). The A350 also provides direct access to the A303 to the South West and London via the M3 . The nearby town of Gillingham (9.5 miles) provides a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo (2 hours) and Exeter St David. The area is known for its excellent range of state and private schools primary and secondary schools and an array of countryside pursuits including golf, shooting, horse riding, running and cycling clubs.