- Cottage Style Home
- One Double Bedrooms
- Sitting Room with Woodburner
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Private and Sunny Garden
- Scope to Enhance
- Close to the Village
- Energy Efficiency Rating E
It is believed that the cottage was built in between its neighbours in more modern times and in a sympathetic manner to blend with the other existing period cottages. Inside, the property is full of charm, featuring exposed ceiling beams, a partially exposed stone wall, and deep-silled cottage-style double-glazed windows.
The open-plan living space is warmed by a cosy wood burner, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs, the galleried double bedroom enjoys its own en-suite, adding to the home’s charm and practicality.
Outside, the easy-to-maintain paved garden provides a private space to relax and is ideal for alfresco dining. While the cottage is already full of character, there is scope to enhance and personalise to suit your taste.
Enjoying a rural feel yet within easy reach of the village’s amenities, this cottage is a rare find – a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. If you dream of a characterful home with timeless appeal, this cottage is sure to capture your heart. Book a viewing now to fully appreciate all that it has to offer.
The Property
Accommodation
Inside
Ground Floor
From the lane a timber front door opens into the sitting room, which has a cottage style window overlooking the lane. There are exposed feature ceiling beams, exposed stone walls and a fireplace with a timber mantel and wood burner plus a leaded light window with a deep sill. For practicality, the floor is laid to laminate flooring. Stairs rise to the first floor with storage cupboards under and there is an opening into the kitchen/dining room.
The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and has double doors opening out to the garden. The ceiling is partly pitched with exposed timbers. It is fitted with bespoke rustic style timber floor cupboards and part wood and tiled work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a Butler style sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, slot in cooker and a fridge/freezer. For appearance and easy cleaning the floor is laid to quarry tiles.
First Floor
Stair rise to the galleried bedroom that has exposed timbers and two windows to the rear with outlook over the garden to the countryside beyond. A latch door opens to the bathroom, which is fitted with a suite consisting of WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back and bath with wood paneled side and an electric shower over plus full height tiling to surrounding walls. There is a chrome heated towel rail. and the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Outside
To the front of the property there is an area ideal for pot plant display or bin storage. The rear garden has been attractively landscaped for easy maintenance with a paved seating area immediately outside of the kitchen/dining room with a central path leading down to the garden to the sheds and gate leading out to the lane. There are shrub and flower beds plus an ornamental pond. The garden enjoys good privacy and a sunny aspect.
Useful Information
Energy Efficiency Rating E 43 93
Council Tax Band B
uPVC Double Glazing
Wood Burner Heating
Septic Tank Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain
Directions
From the Sturminster Newton Office
Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceed over the bridge and turn left heading towards Blandford. After about 5 miles you will arrive in the village of Shillingstone. Take a turning right, after the school into Poplar Hill. This becomes Lanchards where the cottage will be found on the left. Take the next left turn where there is plenty of space to park. Postcode DT11 0QT
Book a viewing
Or call us to make an enquiry
01258 4730301 Market House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton DT10 1AS
Please be aware, these results are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as a mortgage quote. These are based on a repayment mortgage and may vary depending on the term and interest rate of your mortgage.
Lender fees may also be applicable. If you would like guidance on the right mortgage for you, we recommend speaking to a mortgage consultant.
