Appletree Cottage, Kingston Cross, Hazelbury Bryan, DT10 2AR

A charming and characterful three-bedroom semi-detached cottage, tucked away in a peaceful lane-side position in Kingston Cross.

Believed to date from the late 1800s, the property has a lovely individual feel, with exposed beams, exposed floorboards and an impressive Inglenook fireplace with wood burner all adding to its cottage character.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers a versatile layout, with a good-sized sitting room, kitchen/dining room, ground-floor shower room and three bedrooms, including a top-floor bedroom with built-in storage and views over the rear garden and countryside beyond.

Outside, the sunny rear garden is a real feature of the property, with a paved seating area, lawn, mature flower and shrub beds, apple trees, greenhouse and useful garden storage, creating an attractive space for sitting out, gardening or simply enjoying the privacy.

The cottage has also benefited from a considerable programme of maintenance and improvement over the years, including the main roof being re-laid, a new end gable, new guttering and downpipes to the front and rear, the rear sloping roof being re-laid, installed a new fibreglass flat roof, chimney replacement, re-pointing and re-rendering of the side stonework, cavity wall insulation to the front brickwork, replacement front and rear doors, electrical works, all new windows including the Velux, and renewed fencing and side gate.

Altogether, this is a lovely period cottage with plenty of character, a practical three-bedroom layout and an established sunny garden, set in a quiet position with a real sense of charm and individuality.

The Property Inside Ground Floor The front door opens into a generous and welcoming sitting room with a window to the front and plenty of cottage character.

A particular feature is the impressive Inglenook fireplace with Bressumer beam, flagstone and tiled hearth, housing a wood-burning stove, creating a lovely focal point to the room.

From here, a stable-style door leads through to the kitchen/dining room, which offers a good amount of space for both cooking and dining, together with an additional area suitable for a dresser or further storage.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and eye-level cupboards, work surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine and a cooker.

Two windows overlook the rear garden and a door opens directly onto the paved terrace. The ground-floor shower room is fitted with a shower, WC and wash hand basin.

First Floor Stairs rise to the first floor landing where there are two bedrooms.

The main bedroom enjoys an outlook to the front with countryside views in the distance, built-in storage and exposed floorboards, while the second bedroom, currently used a dressing room overlooks the rear garden and would also work well as a study.

A further staircase, leads to the second floor and the third bedroom, a characterful room with sloping ceilings, built-in wardrobe, eaves storage and a roof window looking over the rear garden and towards the countryside beyond.

Outside Garden To the front of the cottage is a small enclosed frontage, ideal for pots and seasonal planting, with a path leading to the entrance.

A timber side gate provides access along the side of the property, where there is useful space for log and garden storage, before continuing through to the rear garden.

Immediately behind the cottage is a paved seating area, providing a lovely spot for outdoor dining and relaxing, with steps rising to the main garden.

The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by established flower and shrub beds, with apple trees towards the far end.

There is also a pretty blue timber summer house, greenhouse, timber garden shed and further log storage.

The garden is enclosed by a mixture of timber fencing and attractive old stone walls and enjoys a sunny aspect, giving it a private and established feel.

Parking There is on road parking outside the property.

Important Information Energy Efficiency Rating D Council Tax Band C Oil Fired Central Heating uPVC Double Glazing Mains Electricity Mains Water Main Roof Re-Laid With New End Gable, Guttering And Downpipes Freehold Location And Directions Kingston is a small and popular Dorset village, well regarded for its rural charm and strong sense of community.

Nearby Hazelbury Bryan offers a village pub, church and local amenities, while the thriving market town of Sturminster Newton is only a short drive away, providing a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, schooling and everyday services.

The area is well placed for access to Dorchester, Blandford Forum and Sherborne, all offering mainline rail links and further amenities, making the location ideal for those seeking a countryside lifestyle without isolation.

Postcode - DT10 2AR What3Words - spark.burden.shipwreck