Property description

Grade II Listed 17th Century cottage with a wealth of CHARACTER and OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS located within a BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE SETTING. TWO DOUBLE bedrooms, generous gardens GARAGE and off road parking for several vehicles.

Owners Comments
The Moment we saw Peaceful up for auction in 2012 we knew that it was the ONE, a nail biting auction later Peaceful was ours!Outside a beautiful honey coloured new thatch awaited us, and a project! Using Heritage builders and crafts people with agreement from the listings people we transformed Peaceful inside and out. We removed black paint from the beams, redecorated in ntraditional paint for the cobb, fitted a new kitchen and this year bathroom. Updated the heating system, replaced the hot water tank and installed new electrics and board. Outside we opened up the driveway for more vehicles and landscaped the grounds. Our heritage builder removed the concrete exterior, which can cause damp problems, and he re-rendered and painted with traditional materials exposing a stunning flint plinth. The height of which means that the original owner was very wealthy. We had planned to knock down the garage and build an oak framed structure to include a garage and annexe, and extend Peaceful at the rear of the property. We got as far as discussions with our architect and a \"happy nod\" from the listings people. However life does change and we have sadly found that our work has taken us back into a large town. So now Peaceful has become a very successful holiday let. This versatile property will provide a wealth of choices for the new owner, either a second holiday home with a great income or a beautiful family home. We will be sad to sell up and move on, but work commitments force this decision, we hope the new owners will enjoy the new Peaceful.

Description
A lovingly restored Grade II listed 17th century cottage, nestling in over 1/3 acre in a pretty village setting and boasting views over open fields. The accommodation offers a lounge/diner with inglenook fireplace and woodburner, modern kitchen fitted with integrated appliances including an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave, utility room, two bedrooms, accessed via cottage-style stairs from the ground floor, bathroom with shower over bath and WC. There is a gravelled garden area to the front of the property and enclosed garden to the rear., ample private off-road parking.

Location
The cottage's central location makes it a perfect base for exploring the beautiful countryside and villages of Dorset. The Jurassic Coast including the impressive Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, and the award-winning sandy beaches of Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Weymouth and Studland are within a short drive. An array of attractions are within easy reach including Monkey World, The Tank Museum, Lulworth Castle, Corfe Castle, Abbotsbury Swannery, Tyneham and a selection of National Trust properties. Larmer Tree, Stourhead and the famous Gold Hill at Shaftesbury are also within easy reach. Closer to home the delightful town of Blandford Forum offers a weekly market and farmers' market, the annual Dorset Steam Fair, tea rooms, and a selection of pubs and restaurants.

Directions
From BlandfordStart from Salisbury Street, head north on Salisbury Street towards Whitecliff Mill Street, slight right to stay on Salisbury Street, turn right onto The Plocks, turn right onto Church Lane, turn right onto Market Place, slight left onto West Street, go through 1 roundabout, slight right onto Dorchester Hill, slight right onto Fair Mile Road, slight left onto North Street, turn right onto West Street, continue onto Water Lane.

Reception Room - 24' 5'' x 14' 2'' (7.44m x 4.31m)

Kitchen - 14' 7'' x 7' 6'' (4.44m x 2.28m)

Utility - 8' 5'' x 3' 9'' (2.56m x 1.14m)

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One - 14' 11'' x 9' 9'' (4.54m x 2.97m)

Dressing Room - 8' 1'' x 6' 7'' (2.46m x 2.01m)

Bedroom Two - 10' 9'' x 9' 8'' (3.27m x 2.94m)

Bathroom

Front Garden

Rear Garden

Garage - 16' 7'' x 10' 2'' (5.05m x 3.10m)

EPC Rating E

Property Features :

• Grade II Listed
• 17th Century Cottage
• Two Double Bedrooms
• Wealth of Character Throughout
• Generous Gardens