House For Sale £349,000
Converted from a Wesleyan preaching house, originally erected in 1798,3 Portland Cottages is an intriguing, well proportioned, attractive semi detached house, offering accommodation over three floors.
An attractive, well presented, and spacious, three/four bedroom period stone dwelling, located in the heart of the town, just off the historic St Martin's Square.
Accessed via a wrought iron gate on Queen Street, a gravel path leads down to a part security glazed / Oak front door.
The accommodation comprises the following:
On the ground floor, the light filled, triple aspect sitting / dining room, boasts a feature stone fireplace, focal point electric fire, and coved ceilings, together with laminated wooden flooring, and feature moulded skirtings. TV aerial point. Broadband master socket.
The main property is double glazed throughout.
The kitchen breakfast room is dual aspect with a gas hob, electric oven and cooker hood over.
The kitchen is fitted with a good range of Shaker style wall and base units, with beech block shelving, and attractive green wall tiles.
The fridge freezer, and washing machine will be included in the sale price, though can be removed if required.
Wall mounted Worcester combi boiler with Hive control). Fitted Oct 2018. Under 10 year warranty. (Subject to annual service).
Larder / dry goods/appliance cupboard
Wooden laminate flooring with feature moulded skirtings.
Hdmi TV connection.
Part ornamental glazed kitchen door, leads out to passageway and across to seperate office/studio room.
Formed from a part of the neighbouring building, there is a further, useful, double sized room on the ground floor, with recessed ceiling spotlights, 2 slimline electric radiators with timers, and good quality stone tiling to the floor. 2 double socket power outlets.
This room has a double aspect, a WC with hand basin, and wooden framed windows, affording plenty of light.
A hatch gives access to the part boarded roof void, currently used as storage.
This room offers much potential for use as studio/office/4th bedroom, this room is accessed across the passage (shared with 1 neighbour) this room also has a WC / cloak room.
Ideal for those seeking to work from home with a little more privacy/detachment.
This room could also potentially lend itself to the creation of a small granny flat / annexe. Subject to all usual consents.
On the first floor, there are two good sized double bedrooms, each with dual aspect, arched windows. Carpeted. Power sockets. Radiators.
The family bathroom is off the landing, featuring a large stylish roll top bath tub, with shower over, a full height towel radiator, and a further arched window.
Moulded skirtings and wood effect linoleum tiled floor. Wall mounted mirrored cabinet.
On the second floor is another good sized double room currently used as a third bedroom/office/ music studio. Carpeted. Power sockets. Radiators.
TV hdmi connection from downstairs.
TV cable feed from roof mounted, Freeview quality, TV aerial.
This room has exposed, structural oak beams, 2 skylight windows, with a further double glazed window, giving great views across the peaceful sylvan backdrop to the property.
Convenient off street parking is adjacent, on a long term, informal agreement, at £10 per month. There is possible provision for extra parking by negotiation.
Access to the sizeable rear garden is via double glazed French doors, which lead down from the living room, via brick steps, to a raised brick terrace, ideal for entertaining / morning coffee etc.
The garden is enclosed by old stone walling, and timber fencing. This enjoys a sunny and tranquil position with meadow land, and the river Shreen beyond.
The garden is planted with a variety of established flowering shrubs, plants and specimen trees, including productive fruit trees, flowering magnolia, willow, honeysuckle, and walnut.
There is a basement cellar, spanning the width of the property, which is ideal for dry storage.
There is also an attractive newly constructed timber tool shed, ornamental pond, vegetable patch, and pathway which connects to all areas of the garden.
A recently completed "sun trap", and a further brick and stone built tool shed, are positioned at the far end of the garden.
Gillingham offers a good range of facilities, including 2 doctors surgeries, dentists, chemists, many supermarkets including Waitrose aldi and asda, usual bank facilities, library, 3 primary schools and secondary school, post office, sports centre, public houses and a selection of restaurants and country town amenities.
There is good access to the A303 heading west, and A303 / M3 heading east.
There is a mainline railway station on the London/Waterloo to Exeter line, offering regular trains. London 2 hrs.
Additional information:
Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: North Dorset District Council - Council Tax Band: B (Approx £1800 per annum).
Broadband Speed is typically 75mbps .
Long term informal parking : £10 per month.
Energy Performance Certificate:
Rated: E
Please note: EPC evaluation was performed prior to new boiler being fitted.
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.
When enquiring please quote IATA14166
An attractive, well presented, and spacious, three/four bedroom period stone dwelling, located in the heart of the town, just off the historic St Martin's Square.
Accessed via a wrought iron gate on Queen Street, a gravel path leads down to a part security glazed / Oak front door.
The accommodation comprises the following:
On the ground floor, the light filled, triple aspect sitting / dining room, boasts a feature stone fireplace, focal point electric fire, and coved ceilings, together with laminated wooden flooring, and feature moulded skirtings. TV aerial point. Broadband master socket.
The main property is double glazed throughout.
The kitchen breakfast room is dual aspect with a gas hob, electric oven and cooker hood over.
The kitchen is fitted with a good range of Shaker style wall and base units, with beech block shelving, and attractive green wall tiles.
The fridge freezer, and washing machine will be included in the sale price, though can be removed if required.
Wall mounted Worcester combi boiler with Hive control). Fitted Oct 2018. Under 10 year warranty. (Subject to annual service).
Larder / dry goods/appliance cupboard
Wooden laminate flooring with feature moulded skirtings.
Hdmi TV connection.
Part ornamental glazed kitchen door, leads out to passageway and across to seperate office/studio room.
Formed from a part of the neighbouring building, there is a further, useful, double sized room on the ground floor, with recessed ceiling spotlights, 2 slimline electric radiators with timers, and good quality stone tiling to the floor. 2 double socket power outlets.
This room has a double aspect, a WC with hand basin, and wooden framed windows, affording plenty of light.
A hatch gives access to the part boarded roof void, currently used as storage.
This room offers much potential for use as studio/office/4th bedroom, this room is accessed across the passage (shared with 1 neighbour) this room also has a WC / cloak room.
Ideal for those seeking to work from home with a little more privacy/detachment.
This room could also potentially lend itself to the creation of a small granny flat / annexe. Subject to all usual consents.
On the first floor, there are two good sized double bedrooms, each with dual aspect, arched windows. Carpeted. Power sockets. Radiators.
The family bathroom is off the landing, featuring a large stylish roll top bath tub, with shower over, a full height towel radiator, and a further arched window.
Moulded skirtings and wood effect linoleum tiled floor. Wall mounted mirrored cabinet.
On the second floor is another good sized double room currently used as a third bedroom/office/ music studio. Carpeted. Power sockets. Radiators.
TV hdmi connection from downstairs.
TV cable feed from roof mounted, Freeview quality, TV aerial.
This room has exposed, structural oak beams, 2 skylight windows, with a further double glazed window, giving great views across the peaceful sylvan backdrop to the property.
Convenient off street parking is adjacent, on a long term, informal agreement, at £10 per month. There is possible provision for extra parking by negotiation.
Access to the sizeable rear garden is via double glazed French doors, which lead down from the living room, via brick steps, to a raised brick terrace, ideal for entertaining / morning coffee etc.
The garden is enclosed by old stone walling, and timber fencing. This enjoys a sunny and tranquil position with meadow land, and the river Shreen beyond.
The garden is planted with a variety of established flowering shrubs, plants and specimen trees, including productive fruit trees, flowering magnolia, willow, honeysuckle, and walnut.
There is a basement cellar, spanning the width of the property, which is ideal for dry storage.
There is also an attractive newly constructed timber tool shed, ornamental pond, vegetable patch, and pathway which connects to all areas of the garden.
A recently completed "sun trap", and a further brick and stone built tool shed, are positioned at the far end of the garden.
Gillingham offers a good range of facilities, including 2 doctors surgeries, dentists, chemists, many supermarkets including Waitrose aldi and asda, usual bank facilities, library, 3 primary schools and secondary school, post office, sports centre, public houses and a selection of restaurants and country town amenities.
There is good access to the A303 heading west, and A303 / M3 heading east.
There is a mainline railway station on the London/Waterloo to Exeter line, offering regular trains. London 2 hrs.
Additional information:
Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: North Dorset District Council - Council Tax Band: B (Approx £1800 per annum).
Broadband Speed is typically 75mbps .
Long term informal parking : £10 per month.
Energy Performance Certificate:
Rated: E
Please note: EPC evaluation was performed prior to new boiler being fitted.
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.
When enquiring please quote IATA14166
