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" A deceptively spacious 3 bedroom semi detached cottage located in an enviable location with countryside views and in walking distance of amenities. Double garage, workshop and secure gardens.


Capplestone Cottage is a deceptively spacious and extended, three bedroom semi detached period property. The property is built of stone and rendered elevations under a tiled roof.Location is a key feature, situated in an elevated edge of town address, a short walk to the centre of Stalbridge and only moments to the town centre of Sherborne and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The house occupies a generous level plot, with pleasant views and secure gardens. There is enclosed, private driveway parking for numerous cars, leading to a double garage and workshop. The property is well presented throughout and has uPVC double glazing and gas fired radiator central heating. It is enviably free from the restriction of Grade II listing and yet retains many character features including exposed beams, window seats and stone fireplaces. The accommodation benefits from good levels of natural light from dual aspects. The accommodation comprises entrance porch, entrance reception hall, sitting room, open plan kitchen dining room, utility room, pantry and ground floor bathroom WC. On the first floor there is a landing area, master double bedroom with dressing area, fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room plus two further generous bedrooms. The property is within walking distance of the town centre and amenities. It is rare to find a property that offers both pleasant views and countryside walks at close hand, yet easy walking distance to the town amenities.

Services
All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.Council Tax Band D.

Capplestone Cottage lies close to the centre of the Dorset village of Stalbridge within walking distance of many of the amenities but away from the through traffic of the village.Stalbridge has an unusual number of amenities including the renowned Dikes supermarket, and a selection of shops, a church, a primary school, two public houses and a village hall while both the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil lie within comfortable motoring distance providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with many walks to be had from the village itself while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling.Communication links are good with a main line station at Templecombe linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route

At the front of the property, there is an area of garden enclosed by natural stone walls and mature hedges. A dropped curb gives vehicular access to a private driveway, leading under an archway, double wrought iron gates give vehicular access to an enclosed private driveway, providing off road parking for 3 to 5 cars, area to store wheelie bins and recycling containers, feature undercover garden area.
At the rear of the property is a paved patio area providing quite the sun trap, a variety of raised natural stone borders enjoying a selection of plants and shrubs, outside tap, outside light, doors leads to attached brick built garden store, driveway leads to double garage.The double garage measures an impressive 16 in depth x 1711 in width, personal door to the side, automatic up and over garage door, light and power connected. Doors leads to attached workshop store room with power connected.Steps lead to the side of the house where the main garden is situated on the western side of the property. It is laid mainly to lawn and boasts a paved patio area, a variety of natural stone borders, enjoying a selection of mature plants and shrubs. This area is enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedges. "