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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DT11 8JU
For saleListed 170 days
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About
This CHARMING COUNTRY COTTAGE is SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE in the RURAL HAMLET of STUBHAMPTON, just a few miles north of Blandford Forum.
SYMPATHETICALLY STYLED throughout with a WEALTH OF ORIGINAL FEATURES this family home also benefits from a SEPARATE ONE BEDROOM ANNEXE.
A well kept SUNNY GARDEN and OFF ROAD PARKING completes the picture! This charming family home nestles in grounds of approximately 0.37 acres and is surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside.
The property offers well proportioned accommodation which has been sympathetically styled by the current owners.
On the ground floor, the dual aspect sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with fitted woodburner and feature ceiling beams, along with flagstone and quarry tiled floor.
The adjoining dining room also has a quarry tiled floor.
The hub of this cottage is undoubtedly the stylishly appointed kitchen/breakfast room – with vaulted beamed ceiling, flagstone floor and striking midnight blue units, butcher block worktops and a central island with breakfast bar, this room offers delightful views of the garden and access via French doors.
Of the main entrance hallway there is a separate utility room and a cloakroom.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms – one of which has an open wardrobe – and each enjoying delightful garden views. The family bathroom features a roll top bath!
The master bedroom is on the second floor – a very generous room with dressing area and an adjoining ensuite bathroom.
Outside, with gated access the shingled driveway leads to parking and turning space and alongside the cottage there is a recently converted one bedroom annexe offering sitting room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom – an ideal guest suite or multi-generation living opportunity.
The gardens beautifully complement the cottage with established borders, flower beds and lawns interspersed with trellis.
There is adjoining farmland to the side and rear offering delightful open views. A former stable now provides useful garden shed/storage.
Additional Information Energy Performance Rating: E Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold Agents Note: There is a spring running under the property, potential buyers need to do their own investigations Construction: Cob, brick & block - cob is less than 50% of overall structure so does not require specialist insurance Flood Risk: Refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk Flooded in the last 5 years: No Conservation area: Yes Listed building: No Tree Preservation Order: No Parking: Private driveway Utilities: Mains electricity, mains water Heating: Oil Fired Drainage: Private Drainage - Septic Tank Broadband: Refer to Ofcom website Mobile Signal: Refer to Ofcom website
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