Old Forge Cottage, Barrow Hill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2QX

A charming three bedroom thatched cottage situated within walking distance of local amenities.

The property offers many character features typical of a country cottage including an inglenook fireplace and beamed ceilings.

It has been modernised with gas central heating, wooden framed double glazing, and a wood burner. The garden is landscaped with a Japanese tea room. There is off street parking and a single garage.

Outside The property has a stone retaining wall to the front with pedestrian access to the side leading to the semi-circular patio with a high retaining wall and steps to the garden which is a particular feature of the property.

It is laid out in a Japanese style with low box hedging, a water feature, pergolas with mature climbing plants and gravelled areas.

The Japanese tea room has louvre folding doors, light, heat and power.

Situation Stalbridge is Dorset’s smallest town boasting a busy traditional High Street with many shops and businesses including post office, butcher, hairdresser, doctors, dentist, cycle shop and busy local supermarket.

Many businesses are second or third generation family run and help to provide an excellent community which also has a church and primary school.

The market town of Sturminster Newton is approximately 6 miles to the south and the larger towns of Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Wincanton are within a 20 minute drive.

Road links are excellent with the A30 at Henstridge and A303 at Wincanton and Templecombe (3.5 miles) has a mainline railway to London Waterloo.

The surrounding area has an abundance of good quality schools and some of the finest countryside with excellent walking, cycling and riding. The coast at Bournemouth/Poole is within an hour's drive.

Directions What3words///fillers.published.pile In the village of Stalbridge, from Henstridge direction, Barrow Hill is a turning on the right hand side just before Dikes superstore.

The property can be found on the right hand side. Services The rent is exclusive of all utility bills including council tax, mains gas, electric, water and drainage.

As stated on the Ofcom website, indoor mobile signal is limited, outdoor mobile signal is likely and ultrafast broadband is provided to the property.

Material Information There is a medium risk of flooding from surface water and very low risk of flooding from rivers and the sea.

The property is of stone build under a thatch roof and will be let unfurnished. Photos taken 2024.

Rent - £1600 per month / £369 per week Holding Deposit - £369 Security Deposit - £1846 Zero deposit option available via Reposit EPC Band - C Council Tax Band - D (Dorset)