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"Tucked away in the heart of a sought after village, this delightful two bedroom cottage is full of charm and historic character. Believed to have been the shopfront of the old saddlers, the property is now a warm and welcoming home, ideal as a main residence or a weekend retreat.

Inside, you ll find a wealth of original features that speak to the property s heritage, including a painted stone wall, deep set window sills, an exposed ceiling beam, and a traditional flagstone threshold. A recently installed wood burner on a stone hearth adds a cosy focal point, perfect for quiet evenings in.

The accommodation includes two well proportioned bedrooms, alongside a kitchen and bathroom that offer scope for updating to your own personal style. A new electrical consumer unit has already been installed, giving a great head start for future enhancements.

At the rear of the property is a useful porch area, perfect for additional storage and especially handy for storing logs for the wood burner keeping the interior neat and cosy throughout the year.

Outside, the landscaped garden is a true joy easily maintained and perfect for outdoor dining or morning coffee and there is a lovely view of the village church just across the way. The property also benefits from off road parking for two cars, a rare bonus in such a charming setting.

Located in a welcoming village with a pub, shop, garage, and primary school, and just a short drive from the thriving and historic market town of Sherborne, this characterful cottage is offered with no onward chain, making it a superb opportunity for those seeking a peaceful full time residence, countryside getaway, or character filled investment.

The Property

Accommodation

Inside Ground Floor
The front door opens into a bright and cosy sitting room with a flagstone threshold and windows to the front and side. There is an exposed ceiling beam and in the corner a wonderful log burner sat on a stone hearth. There is a latch door to the bathroom and opening into the kitchen.

The kitchen provides an opportunity to update to your own choice and is fitted with floor and eye level cupboards, drawers and work surface with a tiled splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap. There is a built in electric oven and newly fitted induction hob plus space for a fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a door to the rear porch and stairs to the first floor.

The bathroom is fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a double ended bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment.

First Floor
From the landing doors lead off to a good sized single bedroom that is currently used as a hobbies room and to the main bedroom, which enjoys a double aspect.

Note If only one bedroom is needed there is the option to create a first floor bathroom and extend the kitchen into a kitchen dining room.

Outside Parking
At the side of the cottage there is space to park two cars.

Garden
A timber gate from the drive opens to a delightful cottage style rear garden that has been attractively landscaped. There is a gravelled seating area bordered by a raised bed retained by a stone wall. Shallow steps rise to the main body of the garden, which is laid to lawn and edged by beds that are planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers. There is also a timber garden shed. The garden is enclosed in part by timber fencing and stone walls. It boasts a high degree of privacy, a sunny aspect and a the church tower peeps over the top of the roof.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating F
Council Tax Band B
uPVC Double Glazing
Electric Heating and Wood Burner
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Directions

From Sturminster Newton Leave Sturminster heading towards Sherborne on the A357. Continue left onto the A3030 to King Stag Dorchester. Continue until Bishops Caundle where the property will be found on the right hand side opposite the church. Postcode DT9 5ND What3words galaxy.carbonate.native

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