Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 7 bed detached house for sale

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Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 7 bed detached house for sale

Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8
£1,700,000

Our Summary

  • It has undergone an ongoing programme of updating over this period and is currently well presented with great potential for a new owner to put their own stamp on it
  • Subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, this range has huge potential for other uses including as a single storey, self-contained annexe or as family sized holiday accommodation

Description

This property is a charming Edwardian home situated in a secluded location about 130 yards from the village of Bourton, Dorset. The house has a private setting, with only one near neighbor, and is surrounded by six and a half acres of gardens and grounds. The property has been well-maintained over the years and has undergone updates, including the installation of modern appliances and fixtures. The interior features tall ceilings, generous rooms, and original fittings such as fireplaces, tiled and timber floors, and window seats. The ground floor has three reception rooms, including a spacious drawing room with a galleried landing and five double bedrooms on the first floor. The property also includes an L-shaped former stable and garage block, which has potential for additional uses such as a self-contained annexe or holiday accommodation. The garden is beautifully landscaped with lawns, shrubs, and mature trees, and includes a paved terrace, a timber pergola, and a stone-built folly. The property is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is close to the village center, which has a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and a doctor's surgery. The area is also well-connected to major transport links, including the A303 and train stations in Gillingham and Castle Cary.