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Floorplan
Map3 bedroom semi-detached house
Study
Semi-detached house
3 beds
2 baths
1438
EPC rating: G
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- STUNNING PERIOD CHARACTER NATURAL STONE THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE (1438 sq ft).
- Detached garage and enclosed private driveway parking for 5 cars.
- Generous plot and gardens extends to approximately 0.15 acres.
- South facing main garden.
- Situated in one of the best villages in this part of dorset a very short drive to sherborne town centre.
- Character features include large stone fireplace with log burning stove, latch doors and window seats.
- Electric heating and some double glazing.
- Deceptively spacious flexible accommodation extending to 1438 square feet.
- Short walk to villlage centre, pub and surrounding beautiful countryside.
- No further chain.
NO FURTHER CHAIN! PARKING FOR 5 CARS PLUS LARGE DETACHED GARAGE! TOP VILLAGE POSITION! Brook Cottage is a simply exquisite, natural stone, period, deceptively spacious (1438 square feet) semi-detached cottage situated in one of the most sought-after villages in this part of Dorset. Sandford Orcas is one of the closest villages to Sherborne and is only a short drive to the town centre and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. This rare cottage stands in a plot and generous gardens of approximately 0.15 acres and backs on to fields. It offers enclosed, private driveway parking for 5 cars leading to a detached garage. The main portion of the garden is at the front of the property and boasts a sunny southerly aspect. There is a terrace garden and raised patio seating area with greenhouse at the rear. The cottage enjoys many character features including a substantial natural stone fireplace with multi-fuel burning cast iron stove, cottage ceiling heights, latch doors and window seats. The house is in good, neutral decorative order throughout. The house is heated electrically and has some double glazing. The cottage is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing. The well laid out accommodation is flexible and enjoys good levels of natural light. It comprises entrance porch / boot room, large sitting room / dining room, kitchen / breakfast room and utility room. On the first floor there is a landing area, two double bedrooms - both with en-suite bathrooms and a third bed / cot room / study. This lovely home has fantastic countryside views and is near some of the best Dorset beauty spots and walks including Corton Denham Ridge, Beacon Hill, Wheatsheaf Hill and Holway Hill and other portions of land that are protected by Dorset Wildlife Trust. This property offers fantastic dog walking and countryside rambles from your door as well as some of the top local village Pubs including The Queens Arms at Corton Denham, The Rose and Crown at Trent, The Kings Arms at Charlton Horethorne and the local village pub, The Mitre in Sandford Orcas. This property is only a short drive to the sought-after, historic town 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. INTERNAL INSPECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE THE SIZE AND QUALITY OF THE PROPERTY AND THE SUPERB POSITION AND VIEWS IT OFFERS. NO FURTHER CHAIN.
Paved pathway and steps rise to the front door, multi pane and panelled front door leads to entrance hall / boot room.
Entrance hall / boot room – 8’6 Maximum x 6’7 Maximum
A useful greeting area, terracotta paved floor, light and power connected, period cottage glazed latched door leads to sitting room / dining room.
Sitting Room / Dining Room – 27’1 Maximum x 17’2 Maximum
A beautiful room full of cottage character features with substantial natural stone and brick fireplace with cast iron multi fuel log burning stove, paved hearth, fireside recess shelving, two multi pane cottage windows to the front, fitted window seat, radiator, TV ariel attachment, telephone point, staircase rises to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard space. Dining area boasts a light dual aspect with windows to the side and rear, glazed double French doors open on to the rear, two radiators, mobility lift to the first floor. Entrance leads from the lounge / dining room to the kitchen breakfast room.
Kitchen Breakfast Room – 26’ Maximum x 8’ Maximum
A useful open-plan room separated by a feature archway, enjoying a light multiple aspect with three windows to the side, window to the rear and multi pane window to the front, radiator, contemporary kitchen units comprising granite effect laminated work surface, inset ceramic double two-and-a-half sink bowl with mixer tap over, tiled surrounds, space for electric oven, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for upright fridge freezer, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, radiator, glazed stable door leads to utility room.
Utility Room – 15’2 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
A range of fitted storage cupboards, laminated work surface, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted boiler, glazed doors to the front and rear providing side access to the rear garden.
Staircase rises from the sitting room to the first floor landing, ceiling hatch and ladder to loft storage space, cottage latch doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom – 23’ Maximum x 10’7 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, two windows to the rear enjoying views across neighbouring fields, fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, mobility lift to ground floor, door leads to en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room – 6’8 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising fitted low level WC, wash basin over cupboard, walk in wet room style shower with electric shower over, window to the side, radiator.
Bedroom Two – 14’5 Maximum x 9’11 Maximum
A second generous double bedroom, multi pane period window to the front overlooks the main garden, radiator, fitted bookshelves, period style cast iron open fireplace, fitted wardrobe, latch door leads to en-suite bathroom.
En-suite Bathroom – 12’ Maximum x 6’8 Maximum
A period style white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with electric shower over, glazed shower screen, radiator, double glazed window to the side, shaver point, latch door leads to shelved linen cupboard.
Bedroom Three / Office – 6’5 Maximum x 6’6 Maximum
An ideal office or cot room, multi pane window to the front, radiator.
Outside
This property stands in a fantastic tucked away village address, in the one of the most prestigious villages in this area. The major portion of the garden is situated at the front of the property, enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. The generous gardens and plot extends to approximately 0.15 acres and back onto fields. The front garden and driveway give a depth of 90’ from the country lane, double wrought iron gates give vehicular access to a driveway providing private enclosed driveway parking for up to 5 cars, area to store recycling containers and wheelie bins, composter, driveway leads to detached timber garage.
Detached Garage – 16’ in depth x 12’ in width.
Light and power connected, window to the side.
The front garden is particularly pretty and enjoys a south facing aspect. It is laid mainly to lawn with a gentle terrace. There are a variety of well stocked flower beds and borders, enjoying a selection of mature trees plants and shrubs, mature yew tree, raised paved south facing sun terrace. Side access through the utility room gives access to a terraced rear garden where there is a further paved patio seating area, raised garden, greenhouse. The rear garden backs on to countryside and enjoys views across fields.
Paved pathway and steps rise to the front door, multi pane and panelled front door leads to entrance hall / boot room.
Entrance hall / boot room – 8’6 Maximum x 6’7 Maximum
A useful greeting area, terracotta paved floor, light and power connected, period cottage glazed latched door leads to sitting room / dining room.
Sitting Room / Dining Room – 27’1 Maximum x 17’2 Maximum
A beautiful room full of cottage character features with substantial natural stone and brick fireplace with cast iron multi fuel log burning stove, paved hearth, fireside recess shelving, two multi pane cottage windows to the front, fitted window seat, radiator, TV ariel attachment, telephone point, staircase rises to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard space. Dining area boasts a light dual aspect with windows to the side and rear, glazed double French doors open on to the rear, two radiators, mobility lift to the first floor. Entrance leads from the lounge / dining room to the kitchen breakfast room.
Kitchen Breakfast Room – 26’ Maximum x 8’ Maximum
A useful open-plan room separated by a feature archway, enjoying a light multiple aspect with three windows to the side, window to the rear and multi pane window to the front, radiator, contemporary kitchen units comprising granite effect laminated work surface, inset ceramic double two-and-a-half sink bowl with mixer tap over, tiled surrounds, space for electric oven, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for upright fridge freezer, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, radiator, glazed stable door leads to utility room.
Utility Room – 15’2 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
A range of fitted storage cupboards, laminated work surface, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted boiler, glazed doors to the front and rear providing side access to the rear garden.
Staircase rises from the sitting room to the first floor landing, ceiling hatch and ladder to loft storage space, cottage latch doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom – 23’ Maximum x 10’7 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, two windows to the rear enjoying views across neighbouring fields, fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, mobility lift to ground floor, door leads to en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room – 6’8 Maximum x 5’4 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising fitted low level WC, wash basin over cupboard, walk in wet room style shower with electric shower over, window to the side, radiator.
Bedroom Two – 14’5 Maximum x 9’11 Maximum
A second generous double bedroom, multi pane period window to the front overlooks the main garden, radiator, fitted bookshelves, period style cast iron open fireplace, fitted wardrobe, latch door leads to en-suite bathroom.
En-suite Bathroom – 12’ Maximum x 6’8 Maximum
A period style white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with electric shower over, glazed shower screen, radiator, double glazed window to the side, shaver point, latch door leads to shelved linen cupboard.
Bedroom Three / Office – 6’5 Maximum x 6’6 Maximum
An ideal office or cot room, multi pane window to the front, radiator.
Outside
This property stands in a fantastic tucked away village address, in the one of the most prestigious villages in this area. The major portion of the garden is situated at the front of the property, enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. The generous gardens and plot extends to approximately 0.15 acres and back onto fields. The front garden and driveway give a depth of 90’ from the country lane, double wrought iron gates give vehicular access to a driveway providing private enclosed driveway parking for up to 5 cars, area to store recycling containers and wheelie bins, composter, driveway leads to detached timber garage.
Detached Garage – 16’ in depth x 12’ in width.
Light and power connected, window to the side.
The front garden is particularly pretty and enjoys a south facing aspect. It is laid mainly to lawn with a gentle terrace. There are a variety of well stocked flower beds and borders, enjoying a selection of mature trees plants and shrubs, mature yew tree, raised paved south facing sun terrace. Side access through the utility room gives access to a terraced rear garden where there is a further paved patio seating area, raised garden, greenhouse. The rear garden backs on to countryside and enjoys views across fields.
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