Crendell Cottage is a beautifully presented double fronted property offering almost 2,400 sqft of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. The property has a contemporary feel, combining the amenities of modern living with character features including original fireplaces. The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming wooden-floored reception hall and briefly comprises a large dual aspect drawing room with an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove and French doors to the rear terrace and a generous front aspect dining room, again with an open fireplace.

There is also a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room with bi-folding doors opening into a large fully-glazed orangery-style conservatory with French doors to the garden. The kitchen offers a range of wall and base units, granite-effect work surfaces, a range cooker, modern integrated appliances, and space for a sizeable table for more informal meals. A useful neighbouring utility room with an adjoining boot room, offers ample storage, and a separate cloakroom completes the accommodation on this floor.

On the first floor a generous landing with useful storage leads to a spacious principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further well-proportioned double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower.

Crendell is a peaceful rural hamlet set amidst rolling countryside on the edge of the Cranborne Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property lies equidistant between the villages of Alderholt and Cranborne, together providing a good range of day-to-day amenities including village stores, a Post Office and public houses. The Avonside town of Fordingbridge has a more comprehensive range of local shopping, health and recreational facilities.

Slightly further afield, the cathedral city of Salisbury provides an excellent range of independent and High Street stores with a range of shopping centres together with extensive leisure and cultural facilities including a theatre, cinema, Arts Centre, library, leisure centre and numerous restaurants, cafés and public houses.

In addition to the outstanding walking and riding opportunities on the doorstep, the area is renowned for its excellent variety of field sports with racing at Salisbury and Wincanton, golf at Rushmore and South West Wilts and a range of water sports on the nearby south coast.

Communications links are excellent with the A338 giving good access to Salisbury and its mainline station providing regular services to London Waterloo and the M27 providing a link to Portsmouth, the M3 and all major regional towns as well as to the national motorway network and the rail/air hub at Southampton.

The area offers a good selection of state schools including Cranborne CofE First School, Cranborne Middle School and The Burgate School and Sixth Form together with Boys’ and Girls’ Grammar schooling in Salisbury and several noted independent schools including Forres Sandle Manor, Moyles Court, Dumpton, Sandroyd, Canford, Salisbury Cathedral School and Godolphin.

The property is approached through double oak gates over a gravelled driveway offering private parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to a timber-framed double garage with temperature controlled wine room and wet area. There is also a large Belfast sink with hot/cold water. There are ample cabinets for storage.

The driveway continues through a five bar gate to the side and rear of the property, giving independent access to the detached garden office which features a kitchenette, en-suite shower room and bi-fold doors to a raised decked terrace and the garden beyond.

The well-maintained garden to front and rear aspects is laid mainly to lawn bordered by well stocked flowerbeds and to the rear features a Travertine terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The whole is screened by mature shrubs and trees, enjoying far-reaching views over the countryside.