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" Set within the heart of the Bride Valley is this Grade II listed cottage with flexible accommodation set within approximately half an acre of stunning grounds with lovely surrounding views. The property offers three reception rooms, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, double garage and large outbuilding. The traditional front door provides entrance to a number of wonderful features including an inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth, stone walls, bread-oven and multi-fuel burner, exposed beams and exposed stone walls.

Situation Set in the heart of the Bride Valley, beneath the chalk hills of the Dorset Downs, Litton Cheney is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Located 7 miles to the west of the historic county town of Dorchester and just a few miles from the spectacular Dorset coast, which is now recognised as a world heritage site, the location of this home is both idyllic and convenient.
Litton Cheney has a church, a public house and a local first school and a community hall offering a number of activities including keep fit classes, short mat bowls, table tennis, yoga, art and regular film nights.
The market town of Bridport is just a short distance away and offers plentiful amenities and excellent facilities. Direct train services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads run from the County Town of Dorchester. Accommodation 5 Malters Cottages offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms. The traditional front door provides entrance via a hallway laid to travertine tiles. The main accommodation is on the right-hand side of the hallway and offers some truly wonderful features.

The sitting room boasts an inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth, stone walls, bread-oven and multi-fuel burner. There is an exposed beam and three windows, one with a charming window seat. The kitchen breakfast room offers an excellent selection of hand-made Ash units, designed with storage in mind, with both stone and wooden worksurfaces over. The Brittania Range cooker, dishwasher and fridge freezer are all included with the sale. The adjoining garden room with exposed stone walls is a real treat, with large windows; a pair of French doors to take you into the garden and lovely surrounding views.

The accommodation on the first floor comprises two dual aspect double bedrooms with excellent fitted storage, and a further bedroom / study. There are two shower rooms both fitted to a high standard with modern white suites, heated towel rails, shaver points and cupboards.

To the left of the hallway, the second sitting room enjoys a feature fireplace with wood burner, exposed beams and wall lights. There is an opening through to the high-quality kitchen which has been fitted with a range of wall and base level wooden units with solid wooden worksurface over. There is a ceramic sink with mixer tap ? well placed to enjoy the views over the garden. Other features include neutral stone wall tiles, dishwasher, space for a dining table and a stable door to the garden. The upgraded bathroom is located on the ground floor, and provides a white suite with WC, pedestal wash-hand basin, bath and a shower cubicle.

Upstairs offers two double bedrooms, the larger of which enjoys a dual aspect and is fitted with a three-door wardrobe.

Plentiful private gardens, of approximately 1/2 acre, lie to the rear of the property. There is a lawned area with flowerbed borders, and the garden houses a selection of mature trees and shrubs, with a patio area nearest the property and pathway around the garden. The garden enjoys panoramic rural views over the surrounding countryside.
Further along the garden is the Honey-House, a 29'x 10?6' summerhouse with power and water, a large covered workshop and a timber shed. There is a gated area which currently houses a fruit-cage and a vegetable patch. There is a detached double timber garage with two barn doors, and a hard-standing area providing off road parking for several vehicles. There are two additional stone outhouses near, one with power and light, the other offers a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink unit and WC. Room Dimensions Sitting Room 5.72m x 4.65m

(18'09' x 15'03') Kitchen 4.57m x 3.20m (15'0' x 10'06') Garden Room 4.88m x 4.14m

(16'0' x 13'07') Second Sitting Room 4.78m x 3.63m

(15'08' x 11'11') Kitchen 3.15m x 3.12m (10'04' x 10'03') Bedroom One 3.89m x 3.20m

(12'09' x 10'06') Bedroom Two 4.78m x 3.86m

(15'08' x 12'08') Bedroom Three 3.15m x 2.29m

(10'04' x 7'06') Bedroom Four 4.83m x 3.68m

(15'10' x 12'01') Bedroom Five 3.58m x 2.69m

(11'09' x 8'10') Agents Notes There are purchased solar panels on the double garage benefiting from a 'buy-back' contract with British Gas. Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Super fast Broadband is available. Local Authorities West Dorset District Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ Tel: 01305 251010. We are advised that the council tax band is F Viewings Strictly by appointment with the sole agents: Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Tel: 01305 340860 "