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" DUE TO APPEAR ON BBC's ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY! IF YOU WANT A HANDOSME PERIOD-STYLE PROPERTY BUT DESIRE EXCEPTIONAL MODERN ECONOMY AND A HIGH SPECIFICATION FINISH THEN THIS IS THE PROPERTY FOR YOU! Rowan Cottage is a handsome, period-style, natural stone, double fronted, detached, three/four bedroom home situated in an excellent, 'tucked-away' position in the historic heart and conservation area of the picturesque Dorset village of Yetminster, only a few minutes drive from Sherborne. This amazing property has been designed to reflect the period style of the surrounding Grade II listed properties. It has been built and finished by the current owner to an incredibly high specification throughout, enjoying many unique character cottage features including stone elevations from locally quarried Ashlar Hamstone and Forest Marble under a slate tiled roof, bespoke double glazing and oak joinery. The economy performance is fantastic and hi-tec, boasting an air sourced heat pump heating system with radiators, under floor heating and a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system - changing the air in the house every two hours, keeping it fresh, with minimal heat loss. Ideal for those who need to lock up and leave the house for extended periods of time. The property has been built using SIPS panels and fantastic levels of insulation. The house enjoy generous, natural stone walled side and rear gardens with a lovely rural backdrop. There is off road parking for 3 cars and a detached studio/summer house in the rear garden. An opportunity to purchase a home like this is very rare. It would be a perfect property for an aspiring, growing family with links to the local schools or a couple coming from a more expensive, urban area looking for a unique, detached house or a pied-a-terre in Dorset. This home will have to be viewed to appreciate the amazing standard of craftsmanship, detail, high level of specification on offer, the gardens, the position and its period-style character appeal. Yetminster is an incredibly pretty and popular Dorset village enjoying a vibrant community. The properties in Yetminster are built almost entirely using an attractive natural stone.  As well as the local store and a 16th century village pub, Yetminster possesses a variety of village amenities and services, including a GP surgery, a hairdressers, coffee shops, deli and a sports/social club with playing grounds and tennis courts. NO FURTHER CHAIN.

Stone paved pathway leads to oak storm porch. Double glazed cottage-style front door leads to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL - 9'5 maximum x 9'9 maximum
A generous entrance greeting hall providing a heart to the home. Pine staircase with oak cappings rises to the first floor. Latch door leads to under stairs storage cupboard space. Oak and slate effect Karndean flooring. Moulded skirting, solid oak architraves. Oak latch doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main rooms.

SITTING ROOM - 18'3 maximum x 10'7 maximum
A beautifully presented main reception room enjoying a light multi aspect. Bespoke period style timber double glazed windows with wrought iron monkey tail handles open to the front and side of the property enjoying south facing and east facing aspects. Double glazed double French doors open onto the rear garden enjoying a Westerly aspect and the afternoon sun. Oak effect Karndean flooring. Moulded skirting boards, oak architraves. TV point. Telephone point.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM - 17'3 maximum x 9'4 maximum
A brand new range of Shaker style cream coloured panelled kitchen units comprising solid Bamboo work surfaces. Inset ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap over. Inset NEFF induction hob. A range of drawers and cupboards under. Integrated NEFF fridge and freezer. Integrated NEFF dishwasher. Pan drawers. Built in eye level stainless steel 'hide and slide' NEFF electric oven and grill. Fitted larder cupboard. Oak effect Karndean flooring. Moulded skirting boards, oak architraves. Inset feature LED ceiling lighting. This kitchen area enjoys a light dual aspect with bespoke period style timber double glazed windows to the front and side. Side windows enjoy pleasant views across the village to hills and fields beyond. A range of matching wall mounted cupboards. Wall mounted stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan. Entrance from the kitchen breakfast room leads to the dining room.

DINING ROOM/ POTENTIAL BEDROOM FOUR - 11'9 maximum x 8'9 maximum
A full through-measurement of 29'9 from the kitchen breakfast room through to the dining room  giving a fantastic sense of space and light. The dining room boasts an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed beam work and a light multi aspect with bespoke period style double glazed windows to both sides and the rear overlooking the rear garden. Double glazed double French doors open onto the rear patio. Moulded skirting boards and architraves. Oak effect Karndean flooring.

UTILITY ROOM - 8' maximum x 5'4 maximum
Solid Bamboo work surface. Inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Decorative tiled surrounds. Cupboards under. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Joule heat bank sealed water cylinder providing domestic hot water and the heating system. 

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
Fitted period style high-level flushing WC. Wall mounted ceramic wash basin. Decorative tiled surrounds. Oak effect Karndean flooring.

Pine staircase with oak handrail and cappings rises from the entrance reception hall to the first floor landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 9'5 maximum x 8'9 maximum
A generous half gallery landing boasting study area. Bespoke period style double glazed window to the front. Inset feature LED ceiling lighting. Oak architraves. Ceiling hatch and loft ladder rises to large loft storage space with structural flooring, light and power connected. Oak cottage style latch doors lead off the first floor landing to the bedrooms and bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM - 13'1 maximum x 10'7 maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with period style double glazed bespoke windows to the front and side. Radiator. Oak architraves. Oak latch door leads to en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A modern white suite comprising fitted low level WC. Ceramic wash basin over cupboard. Decorative tiled surrounds. Large double sized glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over. Tiled surrounds. Heated towel rail. Bespoke period style double glazed window to the side.

BEDROOM TWO - 12'10 maximum plus mezzanine area x 8' maximum
A second generous double bedroom enjoying half-vaulted ceiling. Bespoke period style double glazed window to the side enjoying extensive countryside views. Radiator. Further mezzanine level for children's den or storage.

BEDROOM THREE - 9'6 maximum plus mezzanine level x 8'9 maximum
Half-vaulted feature ceiling, exposed beam work. Bespoke period style double glazed window to the side enjoying extensive views across the village to hills and fields beyond. Radiator. Mezzanine level provides play area or further storage.

FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM
A fantastic feature period style suite comprising freestanding bath on ball and claw feet with chrome period style shower/tap stand. Circular ceramic wash basin with mixer tap over in solid bamboo work surface with decorative tiled surrounds. Cupboards under. Fitted low level WC. Freestanding period style chrome heated towel rail and radiator. Retro-metro decorative tiled surrounds. Period style bespoke double glazed window to the rear. Inset feature ceiling lighting.

OUTSIDE
Stone paved pathway leads to the front door. Oak storm porch. A small portion of front garden enclosed by natural stone walls and laid to stone chi "