neighbouring areas
| Beaminster | Christchurch | Poole | Verwood |
| Blandford Forum | Dorchester | Portland | Wareham |
| Bournemouth | Ferndown | Sherborne | Weymouth |
| Bridport | Gillingham | Sturminster Newton | Wimborne |
| Broadstone | Lyme Regis | Swanage |
other areas in UK
Shaftesbury is 750 feet above sea level and is one of the oldest and highest towns in Britain. Many of Shaftesbury's houses are built with local greensand and others with Chilmark limestone, much of which, was salvaged from the demolished Shaftesbury Abbey. Shaftesbury is famous for Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street that appears on the cover of countless books on Dorset. The hill was used in the popular 1970s' TV commercial for Hovis bread, featuring a young boy pushing his bicycle up the hill with a loaf of Hovis in his basket.
As a guide to local prices, property for sale in Shaftesbury such as Grade II listed thatched cottages offering two bedrooms are from £165,000. Three bedrooms in stone-built townhouses and larger-sized cottages are from £220,000. If you are looking for houses for sale in Shaftesbury offering four bedrooms there is a wide choice of period, detached, stone-built houses; individually designed new-build detached houses, Grade II listed houses with thatched roofs, and stone-built Victorian terraced cottages, all in the region of £300,000. Substantial period and modern properties offering five or six bedrooms are available from £400,000.
Flats for sale in Shaftesbury are located in converted period buildings and purpose-built apartment houses and are from £270,000 for flats with two bedrooms. Please contact Shaftesbury estate agents for details of flats, cottages and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury has charming pubs, restaurants and cafés. For shopping there is The Body Shop, Boots, Tesco, WHSmith and a choice of independent shops selling antiques, food & drink, pets, shoes, books, CDs, gardening tools etc. Shaftesbury has several state primary and secondary schools including Shaftesbury School, a Church of England comprehensive that takes in boarders for a relatively small fee.
Transport in Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is situated on the A30 and A350 near the Wiltshire border. The railway station in Gillingham is only three miles away and provides a regular service to London Waterloo with a journey time of 2hrs.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Shaftesbury, which is covered by postcode SP7, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns and villages such as Blandford Forum, Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, and Sherborne.
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5 bedrooms house in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire - Guide Price of £1,250,000
A beautifully presented listed former farmhouse with landscaped gardens and paddock, situated in the heart of the village.Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Library, Study,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in St Johns Close, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, Dorset - Guide Price of £239,950
A deceptively large bungalow set in a quiet close enjoying far reaching views.Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, hallway, bath/shower room, 3 bedrooms, dining room, single...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Victoria Street, Shaftesbury - Asking price of £229,950
A completely refurbished 3 bedroom semi detached victorian house located close to the town centre. Porch * entrance hall * sitting room * dining room * kitchen * landing * 3 bedrooms * bathroom *...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Motcombe, Dorset - Asking price of £205,000
This is a modern three bedroom linked detached house in a quiet cul-de-sac location in this popular and sought after development in the village of Motcombe. The property is presented in good...... view full details
6 bedrooms house in Crown Hill, Fontmell Magna - Asking price of £425,000
7Millbrook House is an attractive Grade II listed Victorian house believed to have been the ‘Brewer Masters’ residence, arranged on three floors and providing spacious and adaptable accommodation...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Ash Close, Shaftesbury - Asking price of £136,000
A modern terraced 2 bedroomm house with garage located in a popular close. Canopy porch * entrance hall * lounge * cloakroom * kitchen * leanto garden room/conservatory * landing * 2 bedrooms *...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Blackmore Road, Shaftesbury - Asking price of £79,950
A modern first floor 1 bedroom flat with parking ideal for first time buyers/investment buyers. Entrance hall * lounge * kitchen * bedroom * bathroom * electric heating * double glazing * parking...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Beaufoy Close, Shaftesbury - Asking price of £139,950
A well presented modern terraced 2 bedroom house located in popular close. Entrance hall * lounge/diner * fitted kitchen * landing * 2 bedrooms * newly fitted bathroom * gas central heating *...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire - Guide Price of £410,000
A beautifully presented cottage, with well proportioned accommodation, in the heart of this popular village.Living/Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, 3 Bedrooms, Garage, Gardens.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Christy's Gardens, Shaftesbury - Asking price of £169,950
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