Tout Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

Listed Grade II with an early 19th century façade of cut green sandstone with an attractive semi-circular fan light, Old School House is a handsome property with features characteristic of the era, with far reaching north -westerly views. The property has nicely proportioned rooms with good ceiling heights, large sash windows and cornicing. Other attributes include open fireplaces in the drawing and dining rooms with a jet master fire and an inset wood burner respectively, along with a dumb waiter connecting the kitchen/breakfast room and music room. Works have included the installation of a pressurized water system together with a gas central heating boiler and a professional rangemaster induction cooker.

Old School House is approached off the lane with car parking on both sides; adjoining the tarmac car parking there is a stone and brick garage with light and power, which subject to planning, could be put to a variety of uses, including ancillary accommodation or office space. The garden lies to the rear of the property and provides a delightful backdrop with spectacular far reaching views. It comprises three terraces with some magnificent mature trees including beech, chestnut, apple and hazel. Steps lead down to the lower terraces flanked by well stocked flower and shrub borders, and on all sides by tall predominantly laurel hedging. There are fruit trees including apple, plum and cherry along with a fruit cage. There is a timber summerhouse, garden shed and greenhouse.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Local Authority: Dorset County Council
Council Tax: Band F
EPC: Exempt

Situated on Tout Hill, Old School House is close to the centre of Shaftesbury, a Saxon hilltop town which dates back to the times of Alfred the Great who founded the Abbey in the 9th century. Local facilities include cafes, restaurants, niche retailers, a boutique hotel, banks, supermarkets, a small hospital, library, health centre and an arts centre with cinema. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the Cathedral city of Salisbury to the east, the Georgian spa town of Bath to the north and Sherborne to the west. There are mainline railway stations at both Gillingham and Tisbury (London Waterloo) and the A303 lies some 8 miles to the north, giving access to the south west and London, via the M3.