2 bedroom cottage for sale

Full Description

DESCRIPTION Located in the heart of Sturminster Newton, this two bedroom character cottage offers a wealth of character with spacious rooms and a charming garden. Internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate everything this property has to offer.
The cottage is entered into the hallway, which gives access to the sitting room, kitchen, a shower room and stairs leading to the first floor. To the right is the large sitting room, with windows to the front and rear giving plenty of natural light. There is a focal fireplace housing a wood burner, with recesses on both sides providing plenty of storage. On the opposite side of the property is the kitchen, which is a spacious room with a country style kitchen fitted with wall and base units, a Rangemaster oven, a one and half bowl butler style sink with drainer, and spaces for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. There is a door leading into a further reception room which could be used as a utility room or a store room. There is also a shower room on the ground floor situated at the rear of the entrance hall, which is fitted with a shower cubicle, low level WC, and a wall mounted hand wash basin.
Upstairs, there are two generous bedrooms. The main is a large double bedroom with windows to the front and rear, as well as a recess providing wardrobe space. The second bedroom is a smaller double although still offers ample room with windows to the rear and side aspects, and a fitted single wardrobe. The family bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising a panelled bath with a mixer tap, a low level WC, and pedestal hand wash basin.
Outside, the large rear garden offers plenty of space with a patio area adjacent the property and a lawn centred in this wonderful garden. The patio area is covered by a pergola giving a private seating area with lots of character and charm. There is a pathway which leads around the edge of the main part of the garden, with a lawn in the middle and with a range of flower beds, trees and shrubs. The garden also has a summer house, timber shed and a large greenhouse. There is side access from the rear garden leading to the front of the property.

LOCATION: Sturminster Newton is an interesting Old Market Town and is the most centrally sited of North Dorset’s five principal towns, standing halfway between Blandford Forum and Sherborne in a most delightful setting on the banks of the River Stour and in the heart of the beautiful Blackmore Vale. There are a wide range of Shops, a Primary School and a Secondary School, Church, Medical Centre and Health Clinic, NHS Dentist, Private Dentist and a modern Leisure Centre. The Exchange is an award winning multi-purpose building offering a community/arts centre. Coarse fishing in the River Stour. Blandford 9 miles, Sherborne 12, Yeovil 17, Dorchester 20, Bournemouth and the South Coast 27 miles. Gillingham 10 miles has a mainline railway station. The A30 is 8 miles, and the A303 approximately15 miles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ Council Tax Band: C
Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: D