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Floorplan
Map4 bedroom detached house
Sold STC
Detached house
4 beds
1 bath
1,858 sq ft / 173 sq m
Key information
Features and description
- Period natural stone detached cottage with four double bedrooms
- Large plot and gardens extending to 0.11 acres
- Deceptively spacious accommodation extending to 1859 square feet
- Lovely views over fields at the rear
- Driveway parking for two three cars
- Oil fired radiator central heating and some double glazing
- Enviably free from the restrictions of grade ii listing!
- SUPERB SCOPE FOR FURTHER EXTENSION (subject to planning permission)
- Short walking distance to village pub, shop, school and centre
- No further chain vacant
STUNNING VIEWS OVER OPEN FIELDS AT THE REAR! FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS! The Old House is a superb, four bedroom, natural stone detached cottage offering surprisingly spacious accommodation extending to 1859 square feet. This lovely cottage oozes character, period charm and yet is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing. Features include exposed heavy beam work and two significant fireplaces (one Inglenook). The property is heated by an oil fired radiator central heating system and some double glazing. The house stands in a level plot and grounds of approximately 0.11 acres, backing on to stunning open fields. The main garden is at the rear and laid mainly to lawn and enjoys a sunny south easterly aspect. There is a private driveway at the side of the house providing off road parking for two to three cars. The well laid out, deceptively spacious accommodation comprises sitting room, dining room, open plan kitchen breakfast room with oil fired Aga, walk-in larder, rear lobby, conservatory and ground floor cloakroom. On the first floor there is a landing area, four double bedrooms (one with dressing room) and a large, feature family bathroom. The cottage requires general upgrading throughout but offers huge scope for further extension, subject to the necessary planning permission. This wonderful home is situated near the centre of the sought-after village of Thornford in Dorset - only a very short drive to both Sherborne and Yeovil town. Thornford village is one of the closest villages to Sherborne town. It is incredibly sought-after and properties of this nature very rarely come to the open market. Thornford offers a superb public house, primary school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, village store and post office, village hall, parish church and its own cricket club. All of these amenities are within walking distance of the property. There are also lovely countryside walks from nearby the front door. In addition Thornford station is situated on the Weymouth to Bristol line which includes Bath and links to the Midlands and North. It is within a very short driving distance of Sherborne Town with its world-famous schools, breath-taking Abbey building, coveted High Street and market square and mainline railway station making London Waterloo directly accessible in just over two hours without changing your seat! THIS COTTAGE MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED. VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.
Timber five bar gate gives access to side driveway, door gives access to the main cottage via conservatory at the rear.
SITTING ROOM – 17’7 Maximum x 16’5 Maximum
A generously proportioned main reception room, two double glazed windows to the front, exposed heavy beam work, large open fireplace with exposed beam and stonework, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, radiator.
DINING ROOM – 16’4 Maximum x 13’6 Maximum into recess
Two double glazed windows to the front, exposed natural stone fireplace recess, staircase rises to the first floor, under stairs storage recess, radiator.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM – 16’ Maximum x 10’6 Maximum
A range of hand painted kitchen units comprising solid beech butchers block work surface, inset electric hob, inset ceramic sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, oil-fired aga, stone floor tiles, inset feature ceiling lighting, a range of fitted drawers and cupboards, space and plumbing for dishwasher, window to the rear, glazed folding doors open to the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY – 21’11 Maximum x 8’10 Maximum
Although requiring repair or replacement, this conservatory offers superb scope for further extension or renewal and enjoys fantastic views across the rear garden to extensive countryside beyond.
Archway from the kitchen leads to inner hall, multi pane glazed door leads to the conservatory, multi pane glazed doors lead off to cloakroom and utility room.
CLOAKROOM
Low level WC, ceramic wash basin with mixer tap, tiled floor, window to the side.
UTILITY ROOM – 8’10 Maximum x 5’7 Maximum
Work surface and fitted shelves, space for upright fridge freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, stone tiled floor.
Staircase rises from the dining room to the first floor landing. A generous landing area, radiator, inset feature ceiling lighting, double glazed stairwell window to the side, cottage style latch doors lead off to the first floor rooms.
BEDROOM ONE – 14’4 Maximum x 9’ Maximum
Double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden. This bedroom enjoys extensive countryside views, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard space, entrance leads to walk-in wardrobe/dressing room.
BEDROOM TWO – 12’4 Maximum x 10’1 Maximum
Double glazed window to the front, radiator, door leads to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
BEDROOM THREE – 12’3 Maximum x 8’7 Maximum
Double glazed window to the front, radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR – 9’9 Maximum x 9’9 Maximum
A fourth bedroom, double glazed window to the front, radiator, door leads to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM – 9’4 Maximum x 13’6 Maximum
A generous, feature first floor family bathroom enjoying a period style white suite comprising pedestal wash basin, fitted low level WC, inset feature roll top bath with mains shower tap arrangement over, chrome heated towel rail and radiator, period style panelling to dado height, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower over, double glazed window to the front enjoying extensive countryside views.
OUTSIDE
At the front of the property a dropped curb provides an area of off road parking for one car. Timber five bar gate gives vehicular access to the side of the property to a gravel driveway providing off road parking for 2-3 cars, outside lighting, driveway eventually leads to the main rear garden.
MAIN REAR GARDEN – 44’1 in depth x 53’8 in width
The rear garden enjoys a sunny south easterly aspect and a glorious rural backdrop onto open fields and countryside. The garden is level and laid mainly to lawn, enclosed by timber panel fencing and brick walls. The garden enjoys a variety of mature shrubs, hedges and trees, oil tank enclosed by timber fencing, further side access to the rear garden.
THE WHOLE PLOT EXTENDS TO APPROXIMATELY 0.11 ACRES.
Timber five bar gate gives access to side driveway, door gives access to the main cottage via conservatory at the rear.
SITTING ROOM – 17’7 Maximum x 16’5 Maximum
A generously proportioned main reception room, two double glazed windows to the front, exposed heavy beam work, large open fireplace with exposed beam and stonework, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, radiator.
DINING ROOM – 16’4 Maximum x 13’6 Maximum into recess
Two double glazed windows to the front, exposed natural stone fireplace recess, staircase rises to the first floor, under stairs storage recess, radiator.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM – 16’ Maximum x 10’6 Maximum
A range of hand painted kitchen units comprising solid beech butchers block work surface, inset electric hob, inset ceramic sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, oil-fired aga, stone floor tiles, inset feature ceiling lighting, a range of fitted drawers and cupboards, space and plumbing for dishwasher, window to the rear, glazed folding doors open to the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY – 21’11 Maximum x 8’10 Maximum
Although requiring repair or replacement, this conservatory offers superb scope for further extension or renewal and enjoys fantastic views across the rear garden to extensive countryside beyond.
Archway from the kitchen leads to inner hall, multi pane glazed door leads to the conservatory, multi pane glazed doors lead off to cloakroom and utility room.
CLOAKROOM
Low level WC, ceramic wash basin with mixer tap, tiled floor, window to the side.
UTILITY ROOM – 8’10 Maximum x 5’7 Maximum
Work surface and fitted shelves, space for upright fridge freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, stone tiled floor.
Staircase rises from the dining room to the first floor landing. A generous landing area, radiator, inset feature ceiling lighting, double glazed stairwell window to the side, cottage style latch doors lead off to the first floor rooms.
BEDROOM ONE – 14’4 Maximum x 9’ Maximum
Double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden. This bedroom enjoys extensive countryside views, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard space, entrance leads to walk-in wardrobe/dressing room.
BEDROOM TWO – 12’4 Maximum x 10’1 Maximum
Double glazed window to the front, radiator, door leads to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
BEDROOM THREE – 12’3 Maximum x 8’7 Maximum
Double glazed window to the front, radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR – 9’9 Maximum x 9’9 Maximum
A fourth bedroom, double glazed window to the front, radiator, door leads to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM – 9’4 Maximum x 13’6 Maximum
A generous, feature first floor family bathroom enjoying a period style white suite comprising pedestal wash basin, fitted low level WC, inset feature roll top bath with mains shower tap arrangement over, chrome heated towel rail and radiator, period style panelling to dado height, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower over, double glazed window to the front enjoying extensive countryside views.
OUTSIDE
At the front of the property a dropped curb provides an area of off road parking for one car. Timber five bar gate gives vehicular access to the side of the property to a gravel driveway providing off road parking for 2-3 cars, outside lighting, driveway eventually leads to the main rear garden.
MAIN REAR GARDEN – 44’1 in depth x 53’8 in width
The rear garden enjoys a sunny south easterly aspect and a glorious rural backdrop onto open fields and countryside. The garden is level and laid mainly to lawn, enclosed by timber panel fencing and brick walls. The garden enjoys a variety of mature shrubs, hedges and trees, oil tank enclosed by timber fencing, further side access to the rear garden.
THE WHOLE PLOT EXTENDS TO APPROXIMATELY 0.11 ACRES.
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