1 Thompsons Farm Cottages is an attractive semi- detached property with a two bedroom annexe constructed of stone under a clay tile roof. Bought ten years ago by the current owners and standing in grounds of over half an acre, the property has been successfully extended in the past and has been completely refurbished by the current owner and is in excellent order throughout. Attributes include wood and stone flooring on the ground floor, a well equipped kitchen with stone worktops and Rangemaster cooker with an induction hob, a nicely proportioned sitting room with an open fireplace and inset wood burner and four double bedrooms at first floor level. The accommodation is sensibly configured, is light and bright, has good ceiling heights throughout and the benefit of a pressurised water system.

The annexe was built in 2021 and has brick and timber clad elevations under a clay tile roof. It has been built to a high specification with a separate oil fired central heating system with a combi-boiler, is wired for air conditioning and has electrically operated blinds in the office/games room. This could be put to a variety of uses including as an income producing asset or alternatively as expansive offices if required.

The property is approached off the lane through electrically operated gates onto a private large gravelled courtyard, adjoining which is the timber framed two bay carport with additional store alongside. The building has additional storage at first floor level which, subject to planning permission could be put to a variety of uses. At the front there is an area of grass flanked by close board fencing, whilst the majority of the garden lies to the rear. French windows from the sitting room open onto a stone terrace flanked by colourful flower borders with steps leading to a large grassed area. At the top of the garden there is an attractive timber framed building under a tiled roof with a large stone terrace carefully sited to take full advantage of the lovely views. Agents Note; The Shepherd’s Hut, the hot tub and the above ground swimming pool are not included in the sale, but could be purchased by separate negotiation.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity. Two separate oil fired central heating systems. Private Treatment Plant.

Local Authority: Dorset Council

Council Tax: Band E

EPC: House: Band D
Annexe: Band C

Manston is a small hamlet in the heart of the Blackmore Vale lying close to the popular market town of Sturminster Newton, which has a weekly market. In recent years it has undergone considerable regeneration with an active arts centre, doctor’s surgery, supermarket, traditional butcher and delicatessen, cafes, pubs and dental practices. Other towns in the area include Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum and Sherborne, while the Jurassic coast is within a hours drive. For more comprehensive requirements there is the cathedral city of Salisbury to the east and the Georgian spa town of Bath to the north. Gillingham has a mainline station with services to London Waterloo (approximately 2 hours).