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About
A 17th century Grade II listed double fronted Marnhull stone cottage, set in a conservation area within the village, with parking and delightful private garden.
The Property Iris Cottage is a double fronted cottage with a dual aspect sitting room with impressive inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and a wood burner.
Fine mullioned windows bring a timeless air to the house.
The dining room on the other side of the hallway has banquette seating and leads directly to the rear kitchen with its range of wall and floor units and access to the back garden and patio.
On the first floor there is a dual aspect, double bedroom with a beautiful old stone fireplace, built in cupboards, a smart family shower room and a single bedroom.
On the second floor is an impressive principal bedroom suite with large west facing Velux windows, and en-suite bathroom with plenty of built in storage and fitted wardrobes.
Outside The front garden is enclosed with estate fencing and gives the look of a quintessential country cottage. The garden to the rear is enclosed and is a wonderful backdrop to the house.
Effectively on two levels with a paved terrace area for al fresco dining immediately from the kitchen and a shed used as a utility room.
Above is a level lawn bordered by mature fruit trees, shrubs and flower borders. The attached studio has wooden garage doors to the front and access from the rear.
It has been converted to an office / crafting room with the parking to the front of the house.
Iris Cottage is situated amongst other pretty houses and cottages in a quiet lane whilst moments from the shops of Marnhull.
Situation Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life and is celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
It has two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon.
There are many clubs and societies such as a thriving cricket club, tennis club and a choir to name a few.
Further shopping, business and recreational facilities are available in Sturminster Newton 31⁄2 miles whilst the larger towns of Shaftesbury 6 miles and Gillingham 6 miles, together with Sherborne 11 miles, are all easily accessible.
Directions What3words///crunches.crashing.overhead Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Mains gas central heating system.
Material Information Standard, superfast & ultrafast broadband is available. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
Council Tax Band: F EPC: Exempt Dorset Council Tel: Photographs taken May 2026
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