DETACHED 17th CENTURY COTTAGE WITH DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE! 'Mockery Gap' is a delightful, Grade II listed, thatched, detached, period character cottage situated in a lovely location in a semi-rural setting overlooking countryside at the front. Although only currently two double bedrooms, this cottage boasts a footprint of 1429 square feet, with a large, detached double garage measuring 23'5 x 16'9 with generous room above - ideal to convert to a work-from-home space, third bedroom or annex / holiday letting space. The cottage stands in a plot and gardens extending to approximately 0.10 acres with gardens at the rear and side - the rear garden enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. There is a private driveway providing off road parking for several cars leading to the double garage. The cottage enjoys oodles of character. The Sitting Room is triple aspect and has a wealth of exposed beam work and an impressive Inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove. The cottage is heated by oil-fired radiator central heating. Mappowder is a parish of approximately 2,000 acres and historically was part of the Royal Forest. The name Mappowder is derived from the Anglo Saxon word mapuldor, which means Maple Tree and in 1066 the village was referred to as Mapledre in the Doomsday Book. Located on the edge of the Blackmore Vale the village comprises of a collection of stone built cottages and a charming 15th Century Church of St Peter and St Paul. The surrounding countryside was described by Thomas Hardy in Tess of the D’Urbervilles as the ”Vale of the Little Dairies” and far reaching views of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from some rooms in the cottage. The house enjoys countryside walks from very nearby the front door - ideal as you do not have to put the dogs in the car! It is within walking distance of the village centre and amenities. Nearby Hazelbury Bryan is located in the heart of Thomas Hardy’s Wessex, approximately central within the triangle formed by the towns of Blandford Forum, Sherborne and Dorchester. It is on the edge of the Blackmore Vale and adjacent to Bulbarrow Hill. The village, which featured in the Sunday Times 2015 top 50 places to live, is primarily supported by services located in Sturminster Newton about 4 miles distant, the larger towns such as Sherborne, Yeovil, Dorchester and Blandford Forum are within about a half hour drive from the village. Hazelbury Bryan is the Parish name that embraces seven hamlets making up the residential areas. They are Droop, Kingston, Parkgate, Pidney (including Partway), Pleck, Wonston and Woodrow. The village has a local shop, community sports field and a children’s play area and The Antelope Inn. The Village Hall on Partway is an active centre of community life. The main Church for the village and the primary school are located at the south-eastern point, in Droop. There is a Methodist Chapel adjacent to the Village Hall. The popular and pretty village of Hazelbury Bryan is only a twenty minute drive to the historic town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo directly in just over two hours. THIS FANTASTIC COTTAGE MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.

Steps lead to thatched storm porch, outside light, solid oak period style front door leads to the sitting room.

Sitting Room – 18’10 Maximum x 23’ Maximum
A beautifully proportioned L-shaped main reception room enjoying a wealth of character features, and a light triple aspect, window to the front with secondary glazing and window seat, lovely countryside views with views extending to local beauty spots and Bulbarrow, multi pane window to the side, glazed double French doors open on to the rear, exposed beams, brick Inglenook fireplace with beam, stone hearth, cast iron log burning stove, bread oven feature, TV ariel attachment, telephone point, two radiators, stairwell rises to the first floor. Solid oak latch doors lead off the sitting room to the dining room/ snug.

Dining Room/ Snug – 13’11 Maximum x 9’6 Maximum
Exposed beams, window to the front with secondary glazing, window seat, this window enjoys glorious countryside views, radiator, double doors lead to the airing cupboard space with slatted shelving, handing rail and radiator, further doors lead to storage cupboard space, oak latch door leads from the dining room/ snug into the kitchen.

Kitchen – 12’6 Maximum x 8’5 Maximum
A range of oak panelled kitchen units comprising laminated work surface, inset stainless steel double sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, Belling range-style farm house electric oven with five burner hob and plate warmer, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards with under unit lighting, decorative tiled surrounds, exposed stone elevations, stainless steel splash back, wall mounted Belling cooker hood extractor fan, exposed beams, this room enjoys a light dual aspect with multi pane window to the side and rear, quarry tiled floor, recess provides space for an upright fridge/freezer, latch door leads from the kitchen to the rear lobby.

Rear Lobby – Glazed and panelled door to the rear, further quarry tiles, exposed beams, fitted storage cupboard, oak latch door leads from the rear lobby back to the sitting room.

Staircase rises from the sitting room with understairs recess. At the half landing an oak latch door leads to cloakroom WC.

Cloakroom/ WC – Low level fitted WC, ceramic wash basin over storage cupboards, wall mounted illuminated mirror and cabinet, radiator, exposed beams, ceiling window.

Stairs rise to the first floor landing, exposed beams, pine latch doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

Bedroom One – 11’10 Maximum x 9’11 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, exposed beam work, multi pane window to the front enjoys extensive countryside views, radiator, recess wardrobe cupboard space, further fitted wardrobe cupboards.

Bedroom Two – 11’11 Maximum x 9’7 Maximum
A second double bedroom, multi pane double glazed window to the front enjoying exceptional countryside views, exposed beams, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

First floor family shower room -8’8 Maximum x 6’5 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising fitted low level WC, ceramic wash basin over storage cupboard with mixer tap, tiled surrounds, bidet, chrome heated towel rail, exposed beams, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiled surrounds, multi pane glazed double window to the front enjoying extensive countryside views, shaver light and point.

Outside – This cottage stands in a generous plot and gardens of approximately 0.11 of an acre. Steps rise to thatched storm porch with outside light. A front garden laid to flower beds with a variety of flowers and shrubs, double timber five bar gate and the side gives vehicular access to a private driveway providing off road parking for 2-3 cars, driveway has an outside tap and security lighting, driveway leads to a detached double garage.

Detached double garage – 16’8 in depth x 23’4 in width
Automatic double up and over garage door, light and power connected, window to the front, personal door to the side, work surface and storage unit, tumble dryer, timber staircase from the garage leads to work room above.

Work Room – 23’4 Maximum x 14’3 Maximum
Window to the front enjoying fantastic countryside views, window to the rear, light and power conn