Donhead St. Mary, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, SP7

Built in 2006 with green sandstone and part rendered elevations under a pitched slate roof, Minera has been built to a high standard with spectacular southerly views over unspoilt countryside. The property has been designed with meticulous attention to detail and has sensibly configured accommodation with good ceiling heights and high quality finishes throughout. Attributes worthy of mention include oak flooring in the kitchen/breakfast room, rear lobby and utility room, a well equipped vaulted kitchen with an electric AGA, an open Jetmaster fire in the drawing room and nicely proportioned rooms throughout. All the reception rooms have French windows opening out on to the garden. The property is approached off the lane onto a gravelled car parking and turning area adjoining which is the timber clad double garage under a pitched slate roof, with light and power. There is a small front garden flanked by tall beech hedging onto the lane. The majority of the garden, which provides a delightful backdrop for Minera, lies to the rear with attractive stone terracing extending along the length of the rear faade leading onto an area of lawn and raised flower and shrub borders to the side. It is private and well screened, and enjoys wonderful views. Timber garden shed. The gardens and are variously clad with wisteria, climbing roses and hydrangea. Services: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Electric AGA. Local Authority: Wiltshire County Council wiltshire.gov.uk Council Tax: Band F EPC: Band D Tenure: Full vacant possession on completion Minera sits in an elevated position back from a quiet lane in the village of Donhead St Mary. The village has a church and there is an excellent pub, The Forester, in the neighbouring village of Donhead St Andrew. The nearby village of Ludwell has a highly acclaimed shop/post office, together with a butcher. For more extensive requirements there is the hilltop Saxon town of Shaftesbury which has a wide range of facilities including niche retailers, cafes and supermarkets, together with a health centre, small hospital, a library and an arts centre and cinema. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the cathedral city of Salisbury. There is a mainline railway station at Tisbury (London Waterloo) and the A303 lies some eight miles to the north giving access to the south west and London, via the M3.