2-bedroom house · DT9 6SA
Listing removedReduced £15k (−5%) on 11 SepListed 119 days
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A charming two bedroom Grade II Listed Thatched Cottage with Garage and Generous Garden. No onward chain.
A delightful Grade II listed natural stone thatched cottage, enjoying an enviable position within this sought-after Dorset village, surrounded by other attractive period properties.
This beautifully presented home offers a rare combination of character, practicality and charm, together with a substantial west-facing rear garden and the unusual benefit of a single garage.
The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.
The accommodation is both deceptively spacious and rich in period detail, with a wealth of original features including exposed beams, window seats and a striking inglenook fireplace with bread oven and cast iron log burning stove forming the focal point of the main living space.
An entrance hall leads through to a well-proportioned sitting and dining room, where the character and warmth of the cottage is immediately apparent.
From here, access is provided to an open-plan kitchen and breakfast room, fitted with shaker-style units, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances, enjoying a dual aspect with views over the garden and French doors opening directly onto the patio.
A useful cloakroom completes the ground floor.
On the first floor, the landing offers space for a study area and leads to a particularly generous principal bedroom, which benefits from a dressing area, fitted wardrobes and a pleasant outlook over the rear garden.
A second double bedroom, also with fitted storage, is served by a family bathroom appointed in a traditional style. Services Mains water, electric, drainage. Electric heating..
Council Tax: Dorset Council-Band E Additional Information Broadband: FTTP-Ultrafast broadband is available-highest available download speed 1800 Mbps, highest available upload speed 220 Mbps.
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Flooding: The property is in an area at a low risk from Surface Water flooding and very low risk from Rivers/Sea The cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Bradford Abbas, within easy walking distance of the village pub, primary school and parish church, and surrounded by unspoilt countryside offering excellent walks directly from the doorstep.
The historic town of Sherborne lies just a short drive away, providing an excellent range of boutique shops, cafés and restaurants, together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Waterloo.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a particularly charming and well-maintained period cottage in an idyllic village setting, perfectly suited as a main residence, country retreat or West Country pied-à-terre.
Viewing is highly recommended. Outside, the rear garden is a standout feature of the property, extending to approximately 90 feet in length and enjoying a sunny west-facing aspect.
Beautifully landscaped in keeping with the cottage setting, it incorporates a paved terrace ideal for outdoor dining, an expanse of lawn with well-stocked borders, a fishpond, established trees and a productive vegetable garden.
A natural stone outbuilding with power and an adjoining log store provide excellent ancillary space, whilst a rear gate leads to a pathway giving access to the single garage located nearby.
To the front, a charming cottage garden with flowers and hedging enhances the property’s appeal.
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