Property description:
A stunning detached period cottage retaining many original features
yet offering a superb split level open plan living space.
Features Include
* Split Level Open Plan Living Space
* Period Features
* 4 Double Bedrooms
* 2 En Suites
* Inglenook Fireplaces
* Cellar Extending to 31.5‘ in length
* Extensive Parking
* Detached Oak Framed Double Garage with
First Floor Room
* Oil Fired Central Heating
* Attractive Landscaped Garden
* Detailed drawings available on request
* Opposite property associated barn with potential to convert
subject to planning consents by separate negotiation
Accommodation see floorplan.
The Old Farmhouse is a fine example of an early 18th Century
Cottage steeped in History having formally been the old Brew House
circa dated 1767. The present vendors have sympathetically
modernised the Cottage bringing it into the 21st Century now
offering well proportioned split level Living Space complimented by
original Period features such as Inglenook Fireplaces and is
pleasantly located off a private lane on the outskirts of the
village, yet remains meters from the village centre. The newly
erected Oak Framed Double Garage with a first floor room offers the
potential for conversion into an annexe or Airbnb accommodation
subject to obtaining necessary consent.
Glazed panelled door leads into the Entrance Lobby with stairs
extending to first floor.
The superb Open Plan Split Level Living Space with Oak laminate
flooring throughout comprises
The Sitting Room with double aspect views and window seats together
with exposed beam and delightful wood burning stove set within the
chimney breast extends through to the formal Dining Room with a
front aspect view, exposed beam and Inglenook Fireplace with
bressummer beam above housing the open fire with cast iron doors. A
square arch leads through to the UPVC double glazed Conservatory
overlooking the attractively landscaped gardens.
The bright and airy Split Level Snug enjoys double aspect
countryside views via the large picture windows with French doors
extending out onto the balcony enjoying the aforesaid outlook.
From the formal Dining Room steps lead down to the lower level
comprising the extensive Kitchen Breakfast Room with a feature arch
and numerous windows providing rural views and an abundance of
light. The Kitchen area comprising an extensive range of modern
units complimented by worktops and tiled splashbacks and includes
the Range Cooker. The Breakfast Area is enhanced by the Inglenook
Fireplace with bread oven and houses the wood burning stove set on
a tiled hearth.
Rear Porch with tiled flooring, offers storage and plumbing for
washing machine. Door extends into the rear garden.
Accessed via the Kitchen through a feature arched door is the
Cellar with tiled flooring, arched brick ceiling and glazed panel
window providing natural light and what was believed to be the
original beer keg access.
The Study enjoys a view of the Garden with door leading to the
Cloakroom comprising a low level WC and wash hand basin.
On the first floor landing stairs extend to the second floor
accommodation.
Bedrooms One and Two are of generous proportions offering double
aspect views with both benefitting from EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMS.
Bedroom two also has built in cupboard wardrobe storage.
The Family Bathroom comprises a corner bath with fitted shower
above same, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard storage under and
low level WC. Double cupboard houses the hot water cylinder.
On the second floor are two further Double Bedrooms both with
exposed A frame timbers , vaulted ceilings and Velux windows
attracting an abundance of natural light.
OUTSIDE
Situated off a Private no through lane, the cottage is pleasantly
situated occupying a slightly elevated position enjoying rural
views.
The front garden is laid to lawn, bounded by hedging with wrought
iron gate extending to canopy porch and front door. As you approach
the Old Farm House there is an EXTENSIVE GRAVELLED PARKING AREA
incorporating the original brick and flint Well which is believed
to extend to some 60ft in depth. Steps extend to first floor
Balcony situated off the Snug and a further wrought iron gate leads
into the rear garden.
The attractively landscaped rear garden is one of the undoubted
features comprising a lawned area, substantial pond fed via an
extensive waterfall which meanders its way through the upper tiered
landscaped garden comprising shingle stone areas as well as well
stocked flower shrub beds and borders, further patios and lawn with
a variety of ornamental trees. Steps extend up to the ADDITIONAL
DRIVEWAY which in turn leads to THE OAK FRAMED DETCHED DOUBLE
GARAGE with timber overlap boarding under a tiled roof, light and
power connected. The Garage is accessed via double opening doors
and an external open tread staircase to the rear extends to the
first floor comprising an extensive room with exposed Oak frame and
offering a double aspect with large dormer window providing
stunning rural views. this building offers the potential to convert
into a self contained Annexe or Airbnb type accommodation subject
to obtaining the necessary consents . Useful storage area
adjacent.
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This property is located in Blandford Forum
The average asking price of 4 bed Detached properties For Sale in is £672,000.
The most recent sale of the same type on this road was on Mar 23, 2022 for £600,000.
The crime level in the surrounding area is low.