House, Compton Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset

The Malt House is a characterful period property offering beautifully presented and flexible accommodation, set within extensive gardens and grounds . The property features attractive brick and stone elevations, while the interiors retain a wealth of character, including exposed timber beams and impressive fireplaces.

The ground floor has a welcoming reception hall with wooden parquet flooring and doors to two well-appointed reception rooms at the front of the home. These comprise a study, providing a private space for home working, and the comfortable 25ft drawing room, which features a cast-iron fireplace and dual aspect, including south-east-facing French doors opening to the gardens. Towards the rear, the family room features an imposing brick-built fireplace, while the sociable kitchen and dining room has a light and airy feel, with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. There is space for a family dining table, while the kitchen is fitted with white units, granite worktops and an Aga. A large utility room/larder provides further space for storage and appliances.

A rear hall leads to a generous double bedroom with en suite bathroom on the ground floor, with direct access to the gardens. The bedroom also leads through the en suite bathroom to the studio, which provides a workspace on the ground floor and a further workspace or home gym above. The main central staircase leads to an open upper landing and two additional double bedrooms. These include the principal bedroom with its luxury en suite bathroom, together with a further bedroom with built-in wardrobes. The first floor also has a family bathroom and a large attic store.