TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (3rd November).

Welcome to Mill Lodge, a highly individual, and utterly charming home of much character. Originally converted by the present owner, and sensibly all on one level with views towards the river. The impression overall is one of light, with vaulted beamed ceilings and wooden floors. The accommodation is entered from the front door leading straight into the SITTING AREA with feature corner wood burner with raised hearth and double doors out to the front gardens. The KITCHEN/DINING AREA is fitted with a contemporary kitchen under an oak work surface, with appliances including a cooker (electric), fridge and dishwasher. There is a ceramic, twin bowl sink unit ad space as well as plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.

There are TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS both with vaulted beamed ceilings and full of light with double aspect windows. Contemporary FAMILY BATHROOM in keeping with the style of the property is fully tiled and includes double shower attachment over the bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Door leads to rear patio with raised sitting area overlooking the gently flowing river below.

Outside
Private historic COURTYARD leads to a little bridge with further gravelled driveway leading to Mill Lodge. On the left-hand side there is parking for 2 cars, wood store and wooden gate leading to a walled FRONT GARDEN. The REAR COURTYARD is accessed from Mill Lodge with built-in corner storage cupboard and raised wooden decking providing a secluded seating area overlooking the river below.

Location
Maiden Newton lies approximately 8 miles north-west of the county town of Dorchester and is situated in a valley where the River Hooke joins the River Frome. Interestingly, Thomas Hardy's name for the town was Chalknewton and he described the local coaching inn (now rebuilt) in his novel, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles". The village is particularly well serviced by several small shops, post office, public house and a number of eateries. It also has a doctor’s surgery, first school and railway station. The old branch line to Bridport is now utilised as a nature walk and it lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Many varieties of butterflies, birds and flowers can be found in this habitat. Maiden Newton is a quiet and pleasant centre from which to explore much of Dorset and Hardy's Wessex.

Directions
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