House For Sale £299,950
VACANT. NO FURTHER CHAIN. DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR ONE CAR. Three Steps is a deceptively spacious (1578 square feet), double-fronted, natural stone, double fronted cottage with a generous south-facing rear garden, workshop and off-road parking for one car. Set in a lovely village position, the property is full of character features including exposed beams, window seats and a brick fireplace with cast iron log burning stove and period cast iron feature fire surrounds. The property is heated via an oil-fired radiator central heating system and, as a result of being enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing, also boasts uPVC double glazing. Bountiful accommodation benefits from good levels of natural light, and comprises entrance porch, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and ground floor WC. On the first floor there is a landing area, two generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor, there is a further landing area and third double bedroom. This pretty cottage has lovely south-facing views at the rear over the village, including the striking, honey-coloured Parish Church and countryside beyond – easily accessible for hikes and rambles. It is also within walking distance of the village pub, primary school and church. The popular historic town centre of Sherborne is only a short drive away with its superb boutique high street, cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops. Sherborne is also home to a breath-taking Abbey, world-famous private schools and exceptional state schools. The property is perfect for those couples or families making the most of the cheap mortgages available at the moment, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect pied-a-terre / home to settle in, especially given the close proximity of the mainline railway connection to London Waterloo. It may also be of interest to the residential letting or holiday letting market. Please be aware: There is a flying freehold attached to this cottage with the property next door.
Steps rise to the front door, outside light, uPVC double glazed and panelled front door leads to entrance porch. uPVC double glazed windows to both sides, ceramic floor tiles, multi-pane glazed and panelled door leads to the sitting room.
SITTING ROOM – 19’ Maximum x 15’6 Maximum
A spacious main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed period-style window to the front with window seat, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the rear garden enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, stone and brick period fireplace recess with paved hearth, cast iron log burning stove, shelved fireside recess, painted pine panelling, two radiators, TV aerial attachment, telephone point. Doors lead to the dining room and inner hall.
DINING ROOM - 19’6 Maximum x 8’10 Maximum
A generous room able to accommodate large dining table. It comprises uPVC double glazed period style window to the front with window seat, painted exposed beams, two radiators, brick fireplace with surround, glazed and shelved serving hatch to kitchen. Doors lead to the inner hall and to the kitchen.
KITCHEN – 15’7 Maximum x 6’1 Maximum
A range of limed oak panelled kitchen units with laminated worksurface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for electric oven, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, ceramic floor tiles, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden enjoying a sunny Southerly aspect, exposed beams and natural stone elevations, glazed shelved serving hatch to the dining room, recess provides space for fridge freezer, panelled door to shelved larder cupboard with window to the side, uPVC double door from the kitchen leads to the rear of the property. Entrance from the kitchen leads to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM – 7’8 Maximum x 6’8 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the rear, laminated work surface, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher under, a range of wall mounted cupboards, floor standing oil-fired central heating boiler, ceramic floor tiles, radiator, door from the utility room leads to ground floor WC.
GROUND FLOOR WC
Fitted low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
INNER HALL
Staircase rises to the first floor, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden and enjoys a sunny South facing aspect.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Period balustrades, painted pine panelling, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, doors lead off the first floor landing to the first floor rooms.
BEDROOM ONE – 14’2 Maximum x 12’3 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed period style window to the front, radiator, cast iron period feature fire surrounds, telephone point, exposed beam.
BEDROOM THREE – 11’1 Maximum x 8’7 Maximum
A second double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front with window seat, radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM – 7’11 Maximum x 7’8 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising fitted low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath, folding glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower tap arrangement, tiling to splash prone areas, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden. Door leads to linen cupboard, slatted shelving and radiator.
EXTENDED LANDING AREA – 8’11 Maximum x 8’1 Maximum
Ideal for a study / office. Pine staircase rises to the second floor with under stairs storage cupboard space, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the rear garden, full height vaulted ceiling.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, two sets of double doors lead to large storage cupboards into the eaves, door leads from the second floor landing to bedroom two.
BEDROOM TWO – 14’7 Maximum x 10’ Maximum
A third double bedroom (please note there is limited head height). This room enjoys a light dual aspect with two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear enjoying a sunny Southerly aspect overlooking the rear garden enjoying views over the village incorporating the pretty Parish church to hills and countryside beyond, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the front, radiator, fitted drawer unit, a variety of doors lead to eaves storage cupboard space.
OUTSIDE
At the front of the property steps rise to the front door with outside lighting. There is a small portion of front garden laid to stone paving enclosed by natural stone dwarf walls.
At the rear of the property there is a substantial, enclosed, south-facing garden measuring 52’ in length x 32’10 wide. There are a variety of shaped flowerbeds and borders containing a selection of mature shrubs and plants, paved patio seating area, and a well-kept lawn. There is also an outside tap, rainwater harvesting butt, greenhouse, and an enclosed timber trellis area houses the oil tank. A timber gate gives right of way to the rear garden across neighbouring property. Glazed door leads to attached workshop / storeroom.
WORKSHOP / STOREROOM – 11’5 Maximum x 11’10 Maximum
Window to the front and rear.
OFF ROAD PARKING
There is a driveway belonging to this property at the end of the short terrace, providing off-road parking for one car.
Steps rise to the front door, outside light, uPVC double glazed and panelled front door leads to entrance porch. uPVC double glazed windows to both sides, ceramic floor tiles, multi-pane glazed and panelled door leads to the sitting room.
SITTING ROOM – 19’ Maximum x 15’6 Maximum
A spacious main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed period-style window to the front with window seat, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the rear garden enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, stone and brick period fireplace recess with paved hearth, cast iron log burning stove, shelved fireside recess, painted pine panelling, two radiators, TV aerial attachment, telephone point. Doors lead to the dining room and inner hall.
DINING ROOM - 19’6 Maximum x 8’10 Maximum
A generous room able to accommodate large dining table. It comprises uPVC double glazed period style window to the front with window seat, painted exposed beams, two radiators, brick fireplace with surround, glazed and shelved serving hatch to kitchen. Doors lead to the inner hall and to the kitchen.
KITCHEN – 15’7 Maximum x 6’1 Maximum
A range of limed oak panelled kitchen units with laminated worksurface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for electric oven, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, ceramic floor tiles, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden enjoying a sunny Southerly aspect, exposed beams and natural stone elevations, glazed shelved serving hatch to the dining room, recess provides space for fridge freezer, panelled door to shelved larder cupboard with window to the side, uPVC double door from the kitchen leads to the rear of the property. Entrance from the kitchen leads to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM – 7’8 Maximum x 6’8 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the rear, laminated work surface, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher under, a range of wall mounted cupboards, floor standing oil-fired central heating boiler, ceramic floor tiles, radiator, door from the utility room leads to ground floor WC.
GROUND FLOOR WC
Fitted low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
INNER HALL
Staircase rises to the first floor, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden and enjoys a sunny South facing aspect.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Period balustrades, painted pine panelling, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, doors lead off the first floor landing to the first floor rooms.
BEDROOM ONE – 14’2 Maximum x 12’3 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed period style window to the front, radiator, cast iron period feature fire surrounds, telephone point, exposed beam.
BEDROOM THREE – 11’1 Maximum x 8’7 Maximum
A second double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front with window seat, radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM – 7’11 Maximum x 7’8 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising fitted low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath, folding glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower tap arrangement, tiling to splash prone areas, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden. Door leads to linen cupboard, slatted shelving and radiator.
EXTENDED LANDING AREA – 8’11 Maximum x 8’1 Maximum
Ideal for a study / office. Pine staircase rises to the second floor with under stairs storage cupboard space, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the rear garden, full height vaulted ceiling.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, two sets of double doors lead to large storage cupboards into the eaves, door leads from the second floor landing to bedroom two.
BEDROOM TWO – 14’7 Maximum x 10’ Maximum
A third double bedroom (please note there is limited head height). This room enjoys a light dual aspect with two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear enjoying a sunny Southerly aspect overlooking the rear garden enjoying views over the village incorporating the pretty Parish church to hills and countryside beyond, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the front, radiator, fitted drawer unit, a variety of doors lead to eaves storage cupboard space.
OUTSIDE
At the front of the property steps rise to the front door with outside lighting. There is a small portion of front garden laid to stone paving enclosed by natural stone dwarf walls.
At the rear of the property there is a substantial, enclosed, south-facing garden measuring 52’ in length x 32’10 wide. There are a variety of shaped flowerbeds and borders containing a selection of mature shrubs and plants, paved patio seating area, and a well-kept lawn. There is also an outside tap, rainwater harvesting butt, greenhouse, and an enclosed timber trellis area houses the oil tank. A timber gate gives right of way to the rear garden across neighbouring property. Glazed door leads to attached workshop / storeroom.
WORKSHOP / STOREROOM – 11’5 Maximum x 11’10 Maximum
Window to the front and rear.
OFF ROAD PARKING
There is a driveway belonging to this property at the end of the short terrace, providing off-road parking for one car.
