Thatched homes don’t come much more beautiful or in better condition than this – with stunning landscaped gardens to boot.
Woodlands is a Grade-II listed cottage in the renowned Dorset village of Milton Abbas.
A fine example of the 18th Century cob cottage, Woodlands is full of character and charm with many of the original features retained.
The property has undergone extensive renovation throughout and has been extended and exceptionally well maintained by the past and present owners.
The entrance combines a hall/study with a fitted desk, bookcases, wine rack and cupboards, while beautiful Indian slate floors run through the hall, dining room and kitchen – perfect for a village house.
Both reception rooms are placed at the front of the property and boast oak beams, window seats and fabulous inglenook fireplaces, while the sitting room has a Jet Master fireplace.
The kitchen has solid oak doors and wall and base cupboards. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, double oven and microwave, electric halogen hob and fridge/freezer, finished with granite worktops.
A fabulous extension to the rear offers additional living space and could be used as ancillary accommodation if required, benefitting from a ground floor shower room and double bedroom.
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On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, and the master bedroom also incorporates an ensuite with impressive Grohe shower room.
The cottage has at the front an open plan area which is lawned and to the side is a paved driveway with single garage.
The gardens have been beautifully and painstakingly landscaped. As you leave the house a stunning paved terrace is bounded by a fine flint and brick retaining wall.
There are steps and a path which meander through the terraced gardens, with beautiful lawns and many places to sit and enjoy the fantastic views across the village.
There are well stocked borders with vegetable beds and as the garden rises, they adjoin open countryside beyond.
Milton Abbas is predominantly made up of thatched cottages and includes Milton Abbey public school.
Village amenities include general stores, a Post Office and pub. The market town of Blandford Forum is approximately seven miles away and the county town of Dorchester around 10 miles.
Mid-Dorset and Ashley Wood golf clubs are nearby and there is sailing at Poole, approximately 20 miles away.
