Shaftesbury, Dorset

Welcome to Dove Cottage, a charming end-of-terrace home in the village of Ludwell. The cottage is surprisingly spacious, and stepping inside the character is immediately apparent. The main RECEPTION ROOM is generous, featuring beams, a cosy wood burner, and ample space for sofas and armchairs. A small lobby area, with room for a storage cupboard, leads from the reception room to a STUDY/BEDROOM FOUR, ideal for working from home or as an additional bedroom.

The reception room flows into the DINING ROOM, a bright space with a Rayburn™ that serves as an attractive feature. Glass sliding doors open to the GARDEN ROOM, a delightful spot for morning coffee or tending to plants while enjoying views of the garden. The country-style KITCHEN, with its attractive vaulted ceiling, complements the character of the rest of the cottage. It includes an integrated electric oven and hob, along with space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. For additional storage, there is a PANTRY CUPBOARD in the dining room. A downstairs W.C. is conveniently located off the kitchen.

On the first floor the pretty LANDING leads to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom and character wooden floorboards run throughout the first floor. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is a double room with a beamed pitched ceiling, views across the garden and an ensuite shower room. BEDROOM TWO is also a double bedroom, and BEDROOM THREE is a sweet single bedroom with views over the garden. The bright FAMILY BATHROOM has a bath with a shower over, wash hand basin and W.C.

Outside
The pretty cottage GARDEN is enclosed and has a variety of planted flower beds, a generous lawn area and two storage sheds. There is a PARKING SPACE at the end of the garden, accessed down a lane at the side of the house. On-road parking is also available at the front of the property.

Location
Ludwell is a small village just three miles East of Shaftesbury. It has great amenities with one of the best village stores and post-offices in the area, an amazing butcher's, a pub and a primary school.

The picturesque hilltop town of Shaftesbury, just 3 miles away, is renowned for its independent shops, charming cafes, regular markets, and pubs. The cosmopolitan village of Tisbury, home to Messums, a contemporary arts centre, independent shops, and a station with direct trains to London, is 6.4 miles away. Other local attractions include the popular Beckford Arms and the Pythouse Kitchen Garden.

Historic Salisbury, 18 miles away, offers a wealth of shopping and leisure facilities. Local road connections include the A350, providing easy access to the A303. Airports are located in Bristol and Bournemouth.

Additional schooling options include well-regarded primary schools in Shaftesbury, Wardour and Semley. Secondary schools in Shaftesbury, and notable independent schools include Sandroyd and Port Regis.

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