For Sale4 Bedroom House in East Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0DW£725,000

Pretty period cottage with a delightful rural outlook at the foot of Zig Zag Hill. Built of local stone under a tiled roof, Zig Zag Cottage exudes traditional English charm from every corner. Dating back to the 17th century with modern extensions, Zig Zag Cottage boasts a rich history and timeless charm, making it the perfect retreat for those seeking character, comfort, and stunning natural surroundings. Step inside to discover exposed beams, intricate detailing, and an impressive inglenook fireplace, evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Spread across two floors, the cottage offers ample space for the whole family. With four bedrooms, a family bathroom, a 19ft sitting room, kitchen breakfast room, garden room, office, snug, and a convenient ground floor shower room, every aspect of modern living has been carefully considered. From the main entrance via a stable door you are welcomed into the hall. From here are three doors; to the left you discover a space that adapts to your every need, a large room within Zig Zag Cottage that currently serves as a home office but holds the potential to become a comfortable ground floor bedroom. From the hall and to the front is a door to the ground floor cloakroom and to the right a door through to the inner hall with boiler, immersion and coat cupboards. This room access both the Sitting room and Kitchen/Breakfast room. The latter being a triple aspect room with a range of fitted cupboards, work surfaces, sink, gas hob, fitted appliances and space for a small breakfast/ dining table and chairs. The sitting room captivates you by the sheer beauty and timeless allure of this stunning character room. Boasting generous proportions and a wealth of charming features, this space invites you to unwind and immerse yourself in its rustic elegance and tranquil surroundings. From here you enter the snug, a useful space to sit and read a book away from the main reception space. Off the snug is a shower/utility room with an attractive exposed stone wall. Back to the Snug where there is also access to the garden room which faces south west and is glazed on three sides offering far-reaching views that stretch across rolling farmland and picturesque countryside as well as the delightful gardens. On the first floor you will find four bedrooms, three of which are good sized double rooms, the forth being a single. Also you will find a comfortable family bathroom. Many of these rooms on the first floor provide you with delightful views. OUTSIDE Set behind a superb mature hedge with other deciduous hedging shielding the house, garden and paddock from the road. The gardens are a real feature of this property where you will discover various seating areas strategically placed throughout the garden, including a patio, where you can relax and unwind while soaking in the stunning views across neighboring farmland and the picturesque countryside beyond. Meandering pathways lead you through a tapestry of lush greenery, with well-kept lawns interspersed and established flowing beds, specimen shrubs and fruit trees, including mulberry and plum varieties. Every corner reveals a new delight. A separate five bar gate leading to the paddock alongside the gardens which extends to 0.46 acres and is fully enclosed with stock proof fencing. View payable Stamp Duty for this property