Elm Hill, Motcombe, Shaftesbury
£650,000

Description
This delightful four bedroom detached house gives a sense of warmth and welcome whether you're gathering with family in the generous living areas or enjoying peaceful moments in the garden, this home is designed for everyday ease and relaxed living.
Step through the entrance porch into a bright hallway that leads to the heart of the home. The lounge is a cosy retreat, complete with a wood-burning stove and French doors that open onto the garden, filling the space with natural light. A separate dining room offers the ideal setting for family meals and entertaining guests.
The kitchen/breakfast room is both functional and inviting, with neutral wall and base units featuring a Cookmaster electric oven with gas hob, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for an American-style fridge freezer, and a modest-sized pantry. A separate utility room provides additional storage and workspace, with wall and base units, a second stainless steel sink and drainer, and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There’s also a convenient ground-floor WC and a quiet study with its own access to the rear garden, perfect for working from home or as a flexible extra room.
Upstairs, you’ll find four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys a Juliet balcony and its own ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower, creating a peaceful retreat. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, complete with wash hand basin, toilet and separate shower.
The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with thoughtfully placed patio areas ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A mains gas BBQ point, a charming summerhouse, and a well-kept vegetable patch add to the appeal of the outdoor space.
A real bonus is the versatile outbuilding, currently fitted out as a dog grooming salon with power, lighting, and water — offering excellent potential for a home business or creative space (available for private negotiation). The property also includes a garage with power and lighting, and a large driveway providing off-street parking for up to eight vehicles.
This spacious and adaptable home is ideal for growing families, home workers, or anyone looking for that rare balance of comfort, character, and practicality — all set within a generous plot in a desirable village location.

SITUATION - Motcombe
Motcombe is a very popular village located midway between the country towns of Gillingham and Shaftesbury. The village has a thriving Community Shop/Post Office Stores, Primary School, active Village Hall, Parish Church, Country Inn/Hotel, Recreation Ground and regular local bus services. Shaftesbury is approximately a 5 minute drive away and has a good range of facilities including supermarkets, banks, schools, cafes, restaurants, Inns, Churches and shops. Gillingham, about 3 miles away, has a main line railway station on the Exeter/Waterloo line. The A303 is approximately 7 miles to the north giving access to the South West and to London. The cathedral city of Salisbury is approximately 24 miles and the Dorset Coast is approximately 35 miles distant.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ Council Tax Band: E
Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: D