Property description

A stunning example of a village cottage that has been modernised to an exceptionally high standard.
Precis of Accommodation: Dual Aspect Sitting Room, Dual Aspect Dining Room, Dual Aspect Kitchen, Utility Room, Ground Floor Cloakroom, Three Bedrooms, Shower Room, Driveway, Detached Garage, Rear Garden, Summer House.

Goadsby are delighted to be bringing to the market this stunning example of a flint and brick cottage that has been modernised to an exceptionally high standard and is located in the sought after village of Okeford Fitzpaine. This quintessential English village is set in the Dorset Downs, rich in history with plenty of character.

Within the parish is a green listed telephone box and a tiny museum exhibiting the village\‘s own early 19th Century fire engine and the World War II air raid siren issued to the village post office. There is a small school, village shop, public house and a recreation ground.

The area has stunning countryside for outdoor pursuits. Sturminster Newton is within 3.5 miles and Blandford Forum 7.5 miles, both are market towns with independent shops and facilities and are set on the River Stour. The stunning Jurassic coast lies within 25 miles and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.



The property was constructed in 1986 on the site of a previous cottage. The property is entered via a solid oak door that leads into the entrance hall giving access to the lounge and the dining room. The lounge has windows to both the front and rear aspect and central feature fireplace with Hamstone surround. A particular feature of the property is the spacious dining room, again with windows to the front and rear and stairs conveniently tucked away that provide access to the first floor. The kitchen is also a generous size and has been well designed with practicality and convenience in mind. There are numerous drawers, units, display cabinets and even a hidden space to store the ironing board. Integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler, wine rack and water filter there is also a 5 ring gas range style cooker. From the kitchen a door leads to the utility room where there is space for both a washing machine and dryer and more cupboards and eye level units. Off this room a door takes you to the ground floor cloakroom. A stable door provides access to the rear garden and garage. The bedrooms are all located on first floor as is the shower room The master bedroom has built in cupboards as does the second bedroom. The private rear garden is laid to lawn set over two levels with mature fruit trees and shrubs and is bordered by wooden fencing, spacious patio directly at the rear of the property. There is off road parking for at least 2 cars and in addition there is a detached single garage with power and lighting. Inset into one side of the property is a large Ammonite making this property truly unique and certainly a talking point for the local visitors.


Hall

Sitting Room 5.18m (17\‘) x 3.89m (12\‘9) narrowing to 9\‘7

Dining Room 5.18m (17\‘) x 2.95m (9\‘8)

Kitchen 3.45m (11\‘4) x 2.97m (9\‘9)

Utility Room 2.08m (6\‘10) x 2.24m (7\‘4)

Ground Floor Cloakroom

Bedroom 1 3.63m (11\‘11) x 3.2m (10\‘6)

Bedroom 2 3.63m (11\‘11) x 2.67m (8\‘9)

Bedroom 3 2.97m (9\‘9) x 2.08m (6\‘10)

Bathroom 2.92m (9\‘7) x 1.52m (5\‘)

Garage & Driveway 6.4m (21\‘0) x 2.95m (9\‘8)

EPC