Charming character cottage in a quiet semi-rural location.

Description

A charming and most attractively presented character cottage, the original part of which is believed to date from the 1700’s.

The appealing elevations are of render with panels of stone and brick under a tiled roof. The cottage, which is not listed, has been the subject of sympathetic and stylish improvement by the current owners over the last two years, and offers a wealth of character features which include many exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace, flagstone floors, and old pine doors. Custom shutters have been fitted to many of the windows and there are mainly period style radiators. Of particular note are the stunning kitchen/ breakfast room with vaulted ceiling, and the detached one bedroom annexe which is part completed, giving the new owner the opportunity to finish to their own specification and requirements.

The accommodation includes an entrance porch with log store, and an oak door leading into an entrance hall with flagstone floor, with cloakroom off. The good size sitting room has an impressive inglenook fireplace with log burner, ceiling beams, flagstone and quarry tiled floor and features the original front door leading onto the garden, the dining room has a mellow quarry tiled floor, the stunning kitchen/ breakfast room features a vaulted beamed ceiling and French doors to the garden, and is fitted with a newly fitted range of units in midnight blue with butchers block worktops, a large central island with breakfast bar, a Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher and space for an American style fridge. There is also a useful utility room with a Belfast sink and plumbing for a washing machine.

From the sitting room, a staircase leads up to the generous first floor landing which could be used as a study area. There are two double bedrooms on this floor, one having an open wardrobe, and both having garden views, together with the family bathroom having a roll top bath. Stairs continue up to the second floor and to the main bedroom with vaulted beamed ceiling, dressing area, and en suite bathroom.

The cottage has the benefit of oil fired central heating via a recently replaced external boiler.

A five bar gate and shingle driveway lead up to a parking and turning area adjacent to the house. An outbuilding has been partially converted into a Guest Annexe with sitting room/ kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, planning application number P/FUL/2021/01015. This would need to be completed by the purchasers to their own specification and needs.

The gardens of Chestnut Cottage are a delightful feature extending in all to about 0.37 acres, mainly laid to lawn with borders and beds, and rustic work trellises. They adjoin farmland at the side and rear, and enjoy lovely open views. Within the garden is a timber garden shed, formerly a stable.

Location

Chestnut Cottage occupies a delightful location in Stubhampton, a small hamlet just outside Tarrant Gunville, a popular Dorset village with a parish church and village hall.

The cottage is about six miles from the market town of Blandford Forum and about 13 miles from Wimborne Minster, both offering excellent shopping amenities, Blandford having several supermarkets and an M&S Food, and Wimborne a branch of Waitrose.

State schools for all ages are in Blandford and independent schools in the wider area include Bryanston, Clayesmore, Dumpton and Canford.

Trains to London run from Poole and Tisbury.

Poole Harbour for sailing and watersports, and the stunning beaches at Sandbanks are about 23 miles.

Fine walking riding and cycling can be enjoyed in the beautiful surrounding countryside, in The New Forest National Park, and along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

Square Footage: 2,200 sq ft


Acreage: 0.37 Acres

Directions

From Wimborne proceed north along the B3078 to Horton, turning left at the Horton Inn. Continue on this road for about four miles and at the T junction turn left onto the A354. After 2.3 miles, at Tarrant Hinton, turn right signposted to Tarrant Gunville. Continue through the village, and after passing the sign for Stubhampton the cottage is about 400m further along on the left.

From Blandford, take the A354 heading east, and after about 3.5 miles turn left signposted Tarrant Gunville, then follow the directions to the cottage as above.

Additional Info

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Mains drainage. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or appliances has not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.

Council Tax Band E

Local Authority
Dorset Council

Post Code
DT11 8JU