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"Ash Cottage is a delightful two bedroom cottage located in a private development accessed from the lane by a tree lined driveway. The property has been refurbished over recent years and offers scope for further extension subject to planning.

There is a two bay open barn to the front of the cottage, large garden to the side and rear, with three paddocks extending beyond. In total just under 6 Acres.

Viewing by appointment.

SITUATION
Sherborne 11 miles, Sturminster Newton 10 miles, Dorchester 11 miles, Blandford Forum 18 miles,
Mainline Train Services Sherborne to London Waterloo ,
Airports Bournemouth International & Southampton Airport 32 miles
A303 19 miles,

EDUCATION
The West Country is excellently catered for with a range of state and private schools including Sherborne Boys & Girls, St Antony s Leweston, Clayesmore, Port Regis and The Thomas Hardy School at Dorchester. Primary education is available at Cheselbourne Village School and Port Regis, Motcombe. There is a well regarded primary school within the village. Further details for independents can be obtained from isc.co.uk. More comprehensive state school information can be obtained via the local authority at dorset.gov.uk.


LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATION
Ash Cottage sits in an idyllic spot within a small rural community, Just 3 miles away is the village of Buckland Newton with a village hall, post office, local shop, Holy Rood Church and a local village pub. A more comprehensive range of services are available in Sherborne, Blandford and Dorchester all offering a wide range of shopping and dining facilities. There are excellent country walking and good outriding opportunities directly from the property. Local hunts are the Portman, South Dorset and Blackmore Vale.

ASH COTTAGE
Accessed down a tree lined drive from the country lane in a peaceful and idyllic location very much tucked away . The cottage has been greatly improved over recent years and offers a perfect opportunity for the equestrian buyer or those wishing to run a smallholding.
Opposite the cottage is a two bay barn, which can be utilised for horses. There is driveway parking to the side of the cottage and double gates providing access to the extensive rear garden and paddocks beyond.

Internally the house provides cosy living with a sitting room, kitchen dining room, utility boot room, cloakroom, two double bedrooms and first floor bathroom.

OUTBUILDINGS
The property offers an open fronted two bay barn to the front, there is a workshop in the rear garden and in the paddocks a sizeable polytunnel has been installed. There is definitely scope to add further buildings either in the paddocks or curtilage of the garden, planning advice must be sought prior to erecting any buildings.

PADDOCKS
Beyond the garden there are three paddocks, a small paddock immediately to the rear, this provides access to a larger paddock with further gated access to the third paddock, the largest of the three with simply breathtaking views. The paddock land totals 5 acres.


Services Mains metered water, mains electricity and private drainage, Oil fired central heating. Broadband to the property.

Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Tenure The property is sold as Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority Dorset County Council

Council Tax B

Energy Performance Certificate D

Fox Grant and their clients give notice that smaller font than main text body of brochure
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.




Particulars Prepared by Charlotte Roberts Barr May 2025
Property code CV,EQ,TL, SH




Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only."