A rural property offering character and contemporary décor with outbuildings and a one bedroom annexe.<br /><br />Keybrook Farm Cottage is a stunning property boasting a charming blend of period and contemporary accommodation throughout and has been beautifully cared for and improved by the current owners. The accommodation is laid out over two floors. The ground floor comprises: A large sitting room with inglenook fireplace and original beams, a modern, open-plan kitchen/dining room with a vaulted ceiling and French doors to the rear. Two smaller downstairs reception rooms could be used as bedrooms but are currently utilized as a study and day room. Two good sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom can be found on the first floor.<br /><br />SITUATION<br />West Orchard is a hamlet on the southwest edge of Shaftesbury in the beautiful Blackmore Vale. Shaftesbury is an historic Saxon hilltop town with amenities for most everyday needs. The vibrant High Street offers a range of independent and national retailers. The town also offers a doctors surgery, dentist, opticians a cottage hospital and several supermarkets. A variety of cafes, restaurants and bars as well as an Arts Centre and library are available for your entertainment. <br />The area is well known for its choice of Independent and State, Primary and Secondary schools including Port Regis, Clayesmore and St Mary’s. Transport links are excellent with the A303 leading to London and the A350 running North to South. The nearby towns of Gillingham and Tisbury have mainline railway stations with services to London Waterloo and the West Country.<br /><br />OUTBUILDINS<br />The property benefits from several outbuildings. A workshop with double doors has an electric supply: the studio has electric and an Internet connection and a fully fitted one bedroom annexe as successfully been used as a holiday let. The annexe comprises a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, its own private, small garden and parking. <br /><br />OUTSIDE<br />Located in a rural area with stunning countryside views to the front and rear the Cottage also benefits from parking for several vehicles and a well-maintained, wraparound garden featuring lawns, mature flower beds, a wild garden, pond, rear courtyard and vegetable garden.<br /><br />COUNCIL TAX<br />Dorset Council Tax Band D<br />EPC : D<br />Annexe EPC : E<br /><br />SERVICES<br />Mains water, gas and electricity are connected to the property.<br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br />From Shaftesbury take the B3091 south west towards Sturminster Newton. After approximately 4 miles, past the turnings to Hartgove and East Orchard, the property can be found on the left.