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About
A charming period semi-detached country cottage with stunning rural views, stylishly updated interiors, generous living space and useful outbuildings, set within enclosed gardens and parking.
Set on the edge of Shillingstone among rolling North Dorset countryside, the cottage enjoys immediate access to walks and bridleways while remaining convenient for village amenities, nearby Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum, and routes towards Poole and Dorchester.
Dining Room - 18'3" (5.55m) x 12'1" (3.69m) Front reception with wood-effect flooring, bright sash-style window, and direct access to the central hall, ideal as a formal dining or family room.
Kitchen - 5'11" (1.8m) x 2'11" (0.89m) Shaker-style kitchen with extensive timber worktops, central island, range cooker, brick fireplace recess and side door to the garden.
Utility - 17'9" (5.4m) x 4'7" (1.39m) Practical utility area with space for laundry appliances and storage, linking the kitchen to the garden room and cloakroom.
WC Ground floor cloakroom with wash hand basin and close-coupled WC, conveniently placed off the utility.
Garden Room - 18'3" (5.55m) x 9'11" (3.02m) Glazed garden room with tiled floor, exposed timbers and panoramic views over paddocks, perfect as a sunroom or informal entertaining space.
Living Room - 20'4" (6.2m) x 11'2" (3.4m) Generous dual-aspect reception with wood flooring, feature fireplace surround, French doors to the garden and ceiling beams, creating a light yet cosy main living space.
Bedroom 2 - 11'6" (3.5m) x 11'4" (3.45m) Double bedroom with fitted wardrobe cabinetry and countryside outlook, offering excellent storage and natural light.
Bedroom 3 - 15'3" (4.64m) x 8'6" (2.6m) Further double bedroom with carpeted floor, wall lighting and window to the side, ideal as a guest room or home office.
Bathroom - 8'1" (2.46m) x 8'0" (2.43m) Stylish family bathroom with panelled bath and overhead shower, glazed screen, WC, basin, tiled walls and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 1 - 20'4" (6.2m) x 18'8" (5.69m) Impressive principal suite with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, multiple windows framing open countryside views and door to en-suite shower room.
En-suite Characterful shower room with tiled shower enclosure, WC and basin set against exposed structural timbers.
Storage - 9'4" (2.84m) x 4'6" (1.37m) Second floor eaves storage room, useful for seasonal items or hobby equipment.
Barn/Workshop - 16'5" (5m) x 12'3" (3.73m) Detached timber-clad barn/workshop with power potential, ideal for hobbies, home office or studio space, overlooking the garden.
Open Barn - 18'1" (5.5m) x 8'5" (2.56m) Covered open barn providing two parking bays and log or equipment storage, adjacent to the main drive.
Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items.
All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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