The Property

Accommodation

Inside

Ground Floor
The cottage is approached from the front via a storm porch and front door that opens into a good sized entrance hall. Stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead off to the kitchen/breakfast room and to the dining room. There is a shallow step down into the dining room, which does offer flexible usage. There is a bay window with view over the garden and an open fireplace with stone surround, timber mantelpiece and cupboards and shelving to either side of the chimney breast. From the dining room a door opens into a good sized sitting room with a bay window to the side and door opening to the garden. There is a feature fireplace with timber surround and a gas fire.

The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from a double aspect with a window to the lane and window with a seat beneath overlooking the garden. There are ceiling beams and timber uprights plus the gas fired central heating boiler and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The kitchen area is fitted with floor and eye level cupboards, work surfaces and a sink and drainer, as well as space for appliances. A folding door opens to a large walk in pantry that is fitted with shelves. From the kitchen/breakfast room a door opens to a passageway that leads to a utility area and cloakroom.

First Floor
On this floor, you will find a large landing with a window and seat beneath overlooking the garden and stairs rising to the attic rooms. There is also the shower room with a wall mounted wash hand basin, WC and shower with an electric shower plus three good sized bedrooms, two with built in wardrobes.

Outside

Parking and Gardens
From the lane there is an opening, which takes you to the entrance of the cottage. Timber gates open to a block paved drive with space to park one car. Immediately to the front of the cottage there is an area with original flagstones. Steps rise to the main garden, which is mostly laid to lawn and planted with many flowers and shrubs plus trees, including an apple tree. You will find a timber garden shed and an outside water tap. The garden enjoys a sunny and private aspect.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating tba
Council Tax Band C
Different types of Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Location and Directions

The property is located in the popular Dorset town of Stalbridge, which is reputed to be the county's smallest town, steeped in history and dating back to Saxon times with a 15th Century Church and Market Cross. The town has an approximate population of 2500 and caters well for everyday needs with an award winning supermarket, family run butchers, post office and community run library. There is also a primary school with excellent OFSTED report, dental surgery and public house as well as a variety of takeaway shops. Further facilities are available at Sturminster Newton 4 miles to the East and Sherborne and Shaftesbury both within 7 miles. The town is close to excellent communication links with the A30 and A303 within easy reach and just 3 miles from the mainline train station at Templecombe, serving London, Waterloo and the West Country.
Postcode - DT10 2QX
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