Plot for sale

An exciting opportunity to develop and create a large converted barn style detached home in this peaceful village setting.

Description

This sale offers the buyer full planning permission for the creation of an exceptional 6 bedroom home comprising of circa 5000 sq ft of spacious accommodation with vaulted ceilings and historic charm. The conversion of two barns, known as the East and West Barns, is complemented by the addition of a new, barn-style building to the north quadrant of the courtyard forming a link to the existing West Barn.

The property will feature an L-shaped open-plan kitchen and dining room and a spacious drawing room, both of which will benefit from high vaulted ceilings. There will also be a playroom, a family bathroom, a shower room and three double bedrooms on the ground floor, including a principal bedroom with its valley views, dressing area and en suite bathroom. Staircases at either end of the drawing room will lead to a further two double bedrooms, both of which are en suite. One of the first-floor bedrooms will also have its own dressing room.

The East Barn will provide further accommodation including a sitting room, a study, a double bedroom and a bathroom, ideal for use as an annexe, or as a holiday let, subject to the necessary consents. The project offers the flexibility to develop the barns in stages to suit buyer requirements.

Outside
The new property is positioned in a private walled plot of 0.7 acres with a central courtyard landscaped garden as well as a field garden to the rear. The opportunity exists to lease an additional 2.0 acre plot of paddock and woodland to the north of the property known as Milton Meadows.

Location

Milton Barns is situated in a very quiet lane on the north western fringe of East Knoyle, which is itself about 3 miles north of Shaftesbury. This location is peaceful with walks straight from the doorstep, excellent for dog walking. There are fabulous views from the nearby view point topped with a Windmill. Within East Knoyle is an excellent village shop / post office, public house and a church.

The neighbouring village of Hindon has a Doctor’s surgery while Shaftesbury has a full range of everyday facilities, whilst there is a wider range in the Cathedral city of Salisbury to the east. Nearby Tisbury has a mainline railway station (London Waterloo) and an excellent variety of local shops.

Communications are good with the A303 about 2.5 miles to the north giving access to the South West and London, via the M3. Sporting facilities in the area include fishing on the nearby chalk streams, golf at South West Wilts and Rushmore, racing at Salisbury, Newbury and Wincanton. Sailing along the south coast within 30 miles. There are many state and private schools within easy reach.





Directions

SP3 6BJ : From the A303 traveling west and shortly after the village of Chicklade turn off on to the A360 and proceed south towards East Knoyle. After 2 miles turn right signposted Upton/Milton. Follow this lane for 0.2 miles and at the T-junction turn left and follow of 0.2 miles keeping right at the Y-Junction and Milton Barns will be on your right.

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Additional Info

Services : Mains electricity.

Outgoings : The property is not subject to any council rates currently.

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with Savills.