A pretty, chocolate box, period stone cottage with beautiful south-facing gardens and garage plus parking in a picturesque and sought after Bride Valley village

The Property - 2 Malters Cottages is a chocolate box/picture postcard, period, terraced cottage. It is understood to date back to the 19th century and is grade 2 listed as being of architectural or historic importance and within a Conservation Area. Under the current ownership since 1995, it has been subject to extensive improvements and rethatching was only undertaken in 2018.

The accommodation is very well presented and enjoys a sunny south-facing rear aspect. There are a whole number of character features typical of its period, including exposed beams, small paned windows, inglenook beamed fireplace with wood burner, cottage doors, rear stable door and vaulted ceilings to the first floor.

The excellent modern amenities include Rointe programmable electric convector heaters, well equipped modern kitchen with comprehensive appliances - electric oven, electric ceramic hob, pull-out cooker hood, integrated slimline dishwasher and integrated fridge (there is also plumbing for a waste disposal unit) - modern fitted utility room with sink and modern downstairs' cloakroom (located in a separate building just to the rear), modern bathroom and secondary double glazing to the first floor.

Briefly, the accommodation extends to:

Ground floor - Reception hall with understairs cupboard and electric heater, through double aspect living/dining room (with hatch from the kitchen), kitchen/breakfast room, rear porch.

First floor - Two double bedrooms (principal bedroom with fireplace and built-in wardrobes), bathroom.

Apart from the cottage itself, a further excellent selling feature is the separate large utility room with cloakroom, garage with parking and (situated very nearby) a large, beautiful south-facing and private well stocked garden backing onto fields and enjoying wonderful views over the Bride Valley.

Outside - Nearby to the rear is a detached garage with parking for up to three cars.

A pathway to the side of the garage leads to a lovely garden which has a depth of about 80ft-100ft and very attractively laid out with a large expanse of lawn, well stocked flower and shrub beds giving colour all year, a small vegetable patch and two water butts.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric heating.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport

Directions - From Bridport, proceed along the A35 towards Dorchester. After about 5 miles and at the top of the dual carriageway turn right towards Litton Cheney. Descend Whiteway Hill and at the junction turn left. 2 Malters Cottages will be found after a few hundred yards on the right. On lane parking is available just beyond.