3 bedroom terraced house

GII LISTED mid terraced HOME nestled in the HEART of SYDLING ST NICHOLAS offering an abundance of CHARACTER charm.

Constructed in the mid-19th century, this attractive Grade II listed property occupies an enviable position in the heart of the village of Sydling St Nicholas within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only a stone’s throw from the Greyhound Inn. The house has been tastefully decorated throughout whilst maintaining an abundance of characterful charm. This striking property consists of painted block elevations with large sash windows, set under a tile hung roof with box hedging framing the front of the property and steps ascending to the entrance. On entering the property, you are greeted by a welcoming dining hall with a large west-facing sash window and elegant fireplace between two recesses where cupboards and shelves are attractively framed by original timbers. Wide oak doors throughout the house lend charm and the first leads off the dining hall to the sitting room. This is a cosy and inviting space featuring an open Rayburn fire, providing a charming focal point to the room as well as a large sash window to the front of the room allowing in an abundance of natural light. Beyond the dining room is a rear lobby offering a useful hanging space for coats and outdoor apparel. A door at the far end leads to a large cloakroom comprising WC, pedestal hand wash basin, and a deep cupboard providing excellent storage space. A second, half-glazed door from the hall leads to the kitchen-breakfast room which is well appointed with a range of floor and wall mounted units finished with solid Iroko wood worktops. There is a range of built in appliances including electric oven, sink with drainer and electric hob with extractor over. Two windows from the kitchen overlook the rear terrace and garden beyond. An alcove adjacent to the kitchen provides the ideal breakfast/ informal dining area with space for a table and chairs and currently house a large American style fridge-freezer.
Stairs ascend from the rear hallway to first floor comprising two double bedrooms and family bathroom. Both bedrooms are well-proportioned double rooms with built-in storage and space for additional freestanding furniture. Large sash windows lend period charm to these rooms. Additionally, the Master bedroom has an original fireplace, one of the many charming character features this property offers. The modern bathroom suite comprises both bath and shower cubicle, WC and pedestal sink, finished with stylish tiled flooring with underfloor heating. A secondary set of stairs ascends to the second floor featuring an additional bedroom and study/ bedroom four. The bedroom space takes a double bed with space for other freestanding furniture, and also features two built-in cupboards and drawers, and two Velux windows offering views of the green hills hugging the village. The study/ bedroom four has been used for both purposes and currently comprises a single bed with surrounding freestanding furniture. There are also two further sky lights bringing in further natural light.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Mains water, drainage and electricity
Night storage heating
Council Tax Band E

Situated amongst some of Dorset's prettiest rolling countryside, this highly regarded village has one of the oldest Norman churches in the country, an award winning public house, and an active and sociable community centred around the smart village hall. Over the hill in neighbouring Cerne Abbas, there is a village store, a doctors’ surgery, and Cerne Abbas First School rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The general character of the village is preserved in the main street with more recent architecture on the outskirts. Sydling St Nicholas has maintained its rural appeal in a modern age and remains very much unspoilt. Despite its rural setting between Dorchester and Yeovil, the village is highly accessible with communications by road and rail. The A303, A30 and A37 are within relatively easy distance. International airports can be found at Southampton, Bristol and Bournemouth. Cross channel services are available at Poole.

The property benefits from an enclosed and private rear garden mainly laid to lawn with roses, shrubs and herbaceous perennials as well as a paved terrace. The lawn area is slightly elevated, accessed by a small flight of steps leading to a timber arbour that provides a lovely, west-facing seating area sheltering under Virginia creeper and climbing roses. The terrace provides the ideal al-fresco seating/ dining area to enjoy the stunning backdrop of the surrounding rising hillside. In one corner, a bespoke timber garden shed on a concrete base, constructed in 2022, provides excellent storage. On street parking is available to the front of the property.