A charming 2 bedroom rural village cottage with outside studio and delightful garden in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Bridport, Dorchester and Beaminster

SITUATION: The property is located within the heart of the very rural village of Toller Porcorum which lies in the West Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is close to the Kingcombe Wildlife Centre and Powerstock Common. The cottage enjoys much peace and tranquillity and views to the south over the countryside. This is a haven for fauna and flora with easy access to enjoyable walks all around.

The village has an active community with a sub-Post Office and village hall whilst the close by larger village of Maiden Newton is about 2.5 miles distant and has a further range of facilities including a primary school, pub, general store, doctors' surgery, restaurant and takeaway, garage and a railway station.

The County Town of Dorchester lies some 10 miles to the east, the historic town of Beaminster some 9.5 miles away to the north west, whilst the vibrant market town of Bridport lies approximately 8 miles to the south west with the Jurassic Coastline just a further 2 miles on.

THE PROPERTY comprises the middle one of a scenic terrace of three situated alongside the village lane facing almost directly south. Probably dating from the Georgian period, the property features a newly lime-rendered and colour washed front elevation with sash windows which attract a good flow of natural light to the interior and attractive portico-style storm porch over the front stable-type front door, under a slate roof.

There is a mature single storey extension to the rear providing the kitchen and bathroom over which is an idyllic roof terrace.

The property has good ceiling height throughout and has been well maintained and updated in recent years but retaining considerable charm and character, blending a traditional country home with modern lifestyle. It now has a modern kitchen, bath/shower room and cloakroom suites and is well presented throughout. The property benefits from some double-glazed windows and modern electric panel heaters and lighting, hard-flooring to the downstairs and a large wood burning stove to the living room.

Outside the well-stocked enclosed and gated garden is a delight enjoying sunshine to most of it all day long and, at the far end, is a large studio/workshop/potting shed for full enjoyment of hobbies.

DIRECTIONS: From the roundabout on the east side of Bridport take the A35 towards Dorchester for approximately 3 miles and take the first left-hand turning to Askerswell. Proceed to the junction with the Loders road and bear right. Proceed for approximately 2 miles straight over Eggardon Hill and take the third turning right signposed to Toller Porcorum. Follow this road into the village and No 23 will be seen on the left just before the Post Office.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises:
A generously proportioned LIVING/DINING ROOM with focal fireplace fitted with a large wood-burning stove with attractive niche to the side with exposed brick arched head. Sash window to the south with wooden display shelf/sill. Electrics cupboard over the stable-type wooden front entrance door. Stairs rising to the first floor with wood panelled base and curtained understairs' storage cupboard. Partly curtained partition to the dining area. Step up to:
KITCHEN with stylish bespoke kitchen units comprising mainly sturdy pan drawers and base units with wooden worksurfaces including Belfast sink unit with mixer tap. There is a further range of unique wall units with partly glazed hatch doors. Ceramic tiled floor, ceiling downlighters, window over sink and tiled splashbacks. Space for electric cooker, fridge/freezer or dishwasher. Mainly glazed door opening to:
SIDE LOBBY with wooden stable-style door opening to the side pathway. Space and plumbing for washing machine with airing cupboard above housing the large modern hot water tank. Half-tiled walls and ceramic floor.
Door opening to:
BATHROOM comprising panelled bath with separate shower cubicle, toilet and pedestal wash basin. Wall-mounted towel rail radiator and additional panel heater. Double obscure-glazed window to the side.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
CLOAKROOM with modern toilet and hand basin. (Potential to extend into the main bedroom for a shower.)
MASTER BEDROOM enjoying the delightful countryside views and southerly light. There is space for free-standing wardrobes. Hatch to partly boarded roof space.
BEDROOM 2 provides a small bedroom or office and is well fitted with range of storage shelves. It has a door leading out to the roof terrace which enjoys views over the garden and offers a pleasant adjoining outside work area for those using the second bedroom to work from home.

OUTSIDE
There is a small courtyard area to the rear with steps leading up to the shaped gravelled pathway with well stocked and established herbaceous borders and small trees either side and which leads to the LARGE WOODEN STUDIO/POTTING SHED at the rear enjoying southerly sunshine through the mainly glazed frontage which looks over the garden to the rear of the house. This studio is well insulated providing all-year round usage and enjoys quiet and privacy and would be an ideal work space for an artist. There is also a wooden tool shed adjoining this. Altogether the garden is well secure with high fenced boundaries and gate.

There is a right of way for external access to the rear garden of this property across the neighbour's garden. Similarly there is a right of way for the neighbours on the other side to access this right of way through the garden of Piglet Cottage.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Electric heating, Wi-fi access. Council Tax Band 'B'.

Preliminary particulars prepared 27.3.23
TC/CC/KEA230025/27323