House For Sale £390,000
IMMACULATELY presented TWO bedroom COTTAGE with 0.15 acres of garden, residing in the popular hamlet of SOUTHOVER.
Thought to date from the 18th Century this charming and cosy country cottage has been extensively renovated by the current owners and resides in a generous plot of approximately 0.15 acres. The property is situated in the ever popular hamlet of Southover only six miles east of the county town of Dorchester. The property consists of primarily stone and brick elevations, which have been colour washed, under a slate tiled roof. On entering the property you are greeted by a welcoming open plan sitting room and dining area which has retained many character features included exposed wooden beams and inglenook fireplace with inset log burner. The dining area has space for a large table and chairs providing ample space for a number of diners. Two windows on the front of the property bring in an abundance of natural light to the room and provide an outlook of the adjacent lane. From the sitting room is a rear hallway providing access to the kitchen, ground floor cloak room and side entrance door. The most useful cloak room comprises, WC and pedestal sink. There is external access from the hallway via a side door and porch area providing the ideal storage area for outdoor apparel as well access to the rear garden and parking area. The bespoke kitchen is well appointed with a range of floor and wall mounted units with integrated appliances to include fridge/ freezer, double oven, dishwasher and washing machine. In addition there is an induction hob with extractor over and white ceramic sink with drainer. The kitchen also enjoys a pleasant and private outlook over the rear garden.
Stairs from the sitting room ascend to the first floor comprising two bedrooms, both of which are doubles, a family bathroom and most useful integrated cupboard. Both bedrooms mirror the theme of the rest of the house and have been tastefully decorated using neutral colour tones finished with contemporary patterned wallpaper. Both rooms provide space for items of freestanding furniture and enjoys enviable south facing views of the neighbouring fields. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom and sizeable storage cupboard. The modern family bathroom comprises both bath and shower, WC with surrounding integrated storage, pedestal sink unit with cupboard below and heated chrome towel rail.
Services & Outgoings
Oil fired central heating
Mains water, drainage & electricity
Council Tax Band C
The property is located within the small hamlet of Southover close to Frampton and the larger village of Maiden Newton. Dorchester is located 6 miles to the east and Crewkerne is 15 miles to the west. Southover is situated within the rolling Dorset chalk lands, highly sought after for its beautiful scenery and close proximity to the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. The area is renowned for its many bridleways, cycle paths and footpaths exploring the beautiful countryside and some of its historic places of interest. A more extensive range of shops, entertainment facilities and schooling can be found in the County Town of Dorchester.
Externally the property offers an overall plot extending to approximately 0.15 acres all of which has been meticulously maintained by the current owners. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with flourishing established borders, featuring a range of plants and shrubs, flowering beautifully during the summer months. To the side of the property is a gravel parking area providing off street parking for two vehicles and gated access to the rear garden.
Thought to date from the 18th Century this charming and cosy country cottage has been extensively renovated by the current owners and resides in a generous plot of approximately 0.15 acres. The property is situated in the ever popular hamlet of Southover only six miles east of the county town of Dorchester. The property consists of primarily stone and brick elevations, which have been colour washed, under a slate tiled roof. On entering the property you are greeted by a welcoming open plan sitting room and dining area which has retained many character features included exposed wooden beams and inglenook fireplace with inset log burner. The dining area has space for a large table and chairs providing ample space for a number of diners. Two windows on the front of the property bring in an abundance of natural light to the room and provide an outlook of the adjacent lane. From the sitting room is a rear hallway providing access to the kitchen, ground floor cloak room and side entrance door. The most useful cloak room comprises, WC and pedestal sink. There is external access from the hallway via a side door and porch area providing the ideal storage area for outdoor apparel as well access to the rear garden and parking area. The bespoke kitchen is well appointed with a range of floor and wall mounted units with integrated appliances to include fridge/ freezer, double oven, dishwasher and washing machine. In addition there is an induction hob with extractor over and white ceramic sink with drainer. The kitchen also enjoys a pleasant and private outlook over the rear garden.
Stairs from the sitting room ascend to the first floor comprising two bedrooms, both of which are doubles, a family bathroom and most useful integrated cupboard. Both bedrooms mirror the theme of the rest of the house and have been tastefully decorated using neutral colour tones finished with contemporary patterned wallpaper. Both rooms provide space for items of freestanding furniture and enjoys enviable south facing views of the neighbouring fields. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom and sizeable storage cupboard. The modern family bathroom comprises both bath and shower, WC with surrounding integrated storage, pedestal sink unit with cupboard below and heated chrome towel rail.
Services & Outgoings
Oil fired central heating
Mains water, drainage & electricity
Council Tax Band C
The property is located within the small hamlet of Southover close to Frampton and the larger village of Maiden Newton. Dorchester is located 6 miles to the east and Crewkerne is 15 miles to the west. Southover is situated within the rolling Dorset chalk lands, highly sought after for its beautiful scenery and close proximity to the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. The area is renowned for its many bridleways, cycle paths and footpaths exploring the beautiful countryside and some of its historic places of interest. A more extensive range of shops, entertainment facilities and schooling can be found in the County Town of Dorchester.
Externally the property offers an overall plot extending to approximately 0.15 acres all of which has been meticulously maintained by the current owners. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with flourishing established borders, featuring a range of plants and shrubs, flowering beautifully during the summer months. To the side of the property is a gravel parking area providing off street parking for two vehicles and gated access to the rear garden.
