2 Thompson Farm Cottage, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1HD

A semi detached stone cottage, significantly extended with stunning views, large workshop, garden and land in a lovely rural location. In all 1.35 acres.

The Property 2 Thompson Farm Cottages is an original Victorian cottage built in 1880 that has been significantly extended and fully renovated over the last 20 years to now offer extremely spacious and adaptable family accommodation with double glazing throughout.

The main aspect is south and west so the principal rooms are light and bright and there are wonderful far-reaching views.

The accommodation is set off a large central hall with a super 20' x 18' L-shaped kitchen / dining room with a wood burning stove and a fantastic triple aspect sitting room also with a wood burning stove and French doors opening out to the south facing terrace.

There is a ground floor bedroom / reception room, a utility room, original front hall, currently an office and a cloakroom.

On the first floor the two principal bedrooms each have ensuite bath / shower rooms with the master bedroom having a Juliet balcony and fantastic far-reaching views.

There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside The property is approached from the lane on to a drive where there is parking for several cars.

There is a substantial workshop measuring nearly 1500 sq ft with secure roller doors, power and light.

Inside, the building is divided into further secure workshops and garaging with the potential for alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents. A path from the parking area leads to the house.

Immediately outside the house and accessed from the sitting room is a large south-facing terrace adjoining the garden and making the most of the super views.

The main garden is to the east of the house and laid to lawn with a variety of fruit trees including cider, eating and cooking apple, pear and cherry trees, as well as an established vegetable plot.

Beyond is a level field with a pond and established hedge boundaries The pond is a delightful feature and a haven for wildlife with many breeding birds including wild Canadian geese, moorhens and ducks.

There are 180 degree views over the Blackmore Vale countryside to the hills in the distance. Situation Manston is a rural village in The Blackmore Vale. There is the delightful Church of St.

Nicholas and a well-known public house, The Plough. More comprehensive facilities are available in the market town of Sturminster Newton about 3 miles away.

The nearby village of Child Okeford has local facilities and the market towns of Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum are easily accessible, as well as Gillingham (7 miles) which has a mainline station to London Waterloo.

Directions What3words///food.phantom.masterpiece Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating system.

Material Information Standard broadband is available. Fast dish broadband by Wessex Internet. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.

(Ofcom ) Council Tax Band: D