A charming, ‘chocolate box’ cottage situated in an equally desirable rural village of Donhead St Andrew, boasting stunning views over the surrounding countryside. For sale by Informal Tender. Bids are to be received by 12.00 pm on Thursday 3rd February <br /><br /><br /><br />Watergate Cottage is a delightful, character cottage located in an enviable position, in the highly sought-after village of Donhead St Andrew, boasting two bedrooms, stunning views and a mature garden. Although in need of some modernisation the cottage benefits from charming character features throughout and will allow new owners to ‘put on their own stamp’. Laid out over two floors, the ground floor comprises, entrance hall/utility room housing the oil-fired boiler, study, a spacious kitchen breakfast room with feature window overlooking the field to the rear, a double bedroom and the main bathroom. There is sitting room with large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, and a large drawing room with feature bay window and access to outside via an enclosed porch. Upstairs a small landing leads into a second double bedroom with built in storage cupboards and an en-suite shower room.<br /><br />SITUATION<br />Donhead St Andrew is a popular village of 'chocolate box' type houses located to the East of the Historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury is a town full of character and made famous by the 'Hovis' advert of 1973. The town offers a variety of national and independent retailers for your everyday needs including opticians, dentist, doctors and a cottage hospital. There are a selection of supermarkets nearby including Tesco, Asda and Waitrose. Communications are excellent with the A350 running from north to the south coast and the A303 a short distance. The nearby towns of Tisbury and Gillingham have a mainline railway station with services from London Waterloo to the West Country. The area offers a large choice of State and Independent primary and secondary schools.<br />The area offers some beautiful countryside which can be enjoyed via the many public footpaths and bridleways. There are several local golf courses, cycle and rugby clubs and nearby race courses as well as National Trust properties such as Stourhead and Win Green.<br /><br />OUTSIDE<br />Approached along a quiet country lane the plot is long and sits adjacent to the land and neighbouring fields. A detached single garage sits at one end along with a parking space adjacent and in front of. Steps lead up into the raised garden and a pathway winds through the mature shrubs, bushes, trees and flower borders towards the idyllic cottage. The garden sweeps around the cottage on both sides and continue to a second raised terrace where you can make the most of the outstanding countryside views.<br /><br />COUNCIL TAX<br />Wiltshire Council Tax Band F<br />EPC: TBC<br /><br />AGENTS NOTE<br />For Sale by Informal Tender. <br />Offers are to be received by Thursday 3rd February 2022<br /><br />SERVICES<br />Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private.<br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br />From Shaftesbury continue on the A30 for approximately 3.5 miles then turn left in the hollow towards Tisbury. At the junction bear left then keep right. Continue past the Forester Public house, bearing right, then turn right towards Tisbury. The property will be located 200 m on your left.