Summary - 7 BUTTS KNAPP SHAFTESBURY SP7 8NW
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Characterful two‑bed home near town centre, ready for sympathetic updating.
Grade II listed 18th‑century thatched cottage
An 18th‑century Grade II listed thatched cottage offering genuine period charm within easy walking distance of Shaftesbury’s historic centre. The property benefits from a newly replaced front thatch and full damp‑proofing completed around 18 months ago, plus a relatively recent boiler and current gas and electrical safety certificates—important practical advantages in a thatched, period home.
Accommodation is compact and characterful: a stone fireplace with woodburning stove in the living room, a small fitted kitchen, garden room and two first‑floor bedrooms. The rear garden faces south and includes a timber shed and rear access; outdoor space and overall footprint are modest, suitable for a couple or small family, or as a buy‑to‑let / holiday cottage.
Significant considerations are straightforward: Grade II listed status restricts alterations and “listed” issues could complicate works or mortgage/insurance; low ceilings and small rooms limit lofting or extension potential. The kitchen and some internal areas will benefit from modernisation. The property will be sold via online auction — buyers should review the legal pack carefully and note the non‑refundable reservation fee and auction terms.
Practical positives include freehold tenure, no flooding risk, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, very low local crime and affordable council tax. For buyers seeking a characterful, centrally located historic cottage and willing to accept listed constraints and some modernisation, this offers a rare, well‑maintained thatched home near Shaftesbury’s amenities.
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