Property description

This hamstone barn conversion is a rare commodity. In immaculate condition, the property has the feel of a period cottage with many character features throughout including a substantial fireplace and beamed ceilings. The double storey entrance hall with grand staircase, open beams, galleried landing and chandelier indicates the quality of this conversion. Downstairs there are two generous reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with Rangemaster double oven, solid granite work surfaces and numerous integrated items, as well as a utility/boot room. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master has a generous ensuite, a small picture window encompasses a view across the trees and beyond to the Dorset countryside. Residing in a small select development of mostly period properties with gardens and countryside surrounding, it is a highly desirable cottage and early viewing is strongly recommended.

The property is laid out as follows

Entrance door into a two-storey hall with solid wood staircase leading upstairs to a galleried landing. Beyond the staircase is a cloakroom with w.c. And basin. Walk-in coat cupboard. Doors leading off to the principal reception room and kitchen/breakfast room.

The generous sitting room is dual aspect with views over the garden and the surrounding countryside. With beamed ceiling and a central feature of a solid stone fire surround with substantial multi-fuel wood burner within. French doors lead out to the front terrace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is another spacious room. With a comprehensive range of wall and floor units. Pull out larder cupboard. A double oven Rangemaster with five ring ceramic hob. Integrated items include a dishwasher, fridge freezer and a water softener. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs to seat six comfortably. To the rear of the kitchen is a separate utility/boot room with additional worksurface and space and plumbing for white goods including a washing machine.

Beyond the kitchen is the dual aspect dining room. This particularly light and airy room offers space to accommodate a table for eight to ten to dine.

Moving up the grand staircase to the galleried landing with open beams and chandelier one finds four double bedrooms, all boasting beamed ceilings.

The impressive master is dual aspect with a feature window looking towards the surrounding countryside, its enchanting. There is a spacious en-suite shower room offering a curved double shower cubicle, w.c. And pedestal basin.

The guest bedroom has a vaulted beamed ceiling and is also dual aspect. The smallest double bedroom is presently being used as a study.

Beaminster is a small West Dorset country town nestling in the hills surrounded by countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town has many fine examples of Georgian architecture as well as picturesque 17th century cottages and at its heart is a conservation area with listed buildings, a number of which are built of mellow limestone. This thriving community has a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, many of which are clustered around the town Square, and there are two schools, (primary and secondary). There is also an annual music festival as well as an arts festival and the surrounding countryside and superb coast, which is designated a World Heritage Site, can be accessed via a network of foot and bridle paths. The larger towns of Bridport, Dorchester and Yeovil are within reach along with Crewkerne where there is also a main line railway service to London (Waterloo). Super-fast broadband is available.<br/><br/>
Amenities

Thatched barn conversion

Grade II listed

4 double bedrooms

2 generous reception room

Immaculate condition internally

Select small development

Council Tax Band F