Property description

This character cottage provides a truly stunning rear outlook over the garden and the River Stour. Precis Of Accommodation: Entrance Porch, Hallway, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Garden Room, Conservatory, Master Bedroom With En-Suite, Two Additional Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Single Garage & Parking, Rear Garden Backing Onto The River Stour.

This delightful cottage is located in Spetisbury, which takes its name from speht - woodpecker, and byrig - a fort. Spetisbury is home to the Iron Age fortifications known as Spetisbury Rings or Crawford Castle. The Centre of the linear settlement is crossed by the B3075, which traverses the Stour at Crawford Bridge, one of the river's most famous arch bridges. Built in the 15th century, it has nine arches. The disused railway line is now a trail way running from the village as far as Sturminster Newton. The village amenities include Public House, village hall, primary school and farm shop. The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum has a wide selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities.



The cottage provides generous and well-appointed accommodation whilst offering a good sized garden which leads down to the River Stour. There is a useful entrance porch which gives access to the hallway, the drawing room has a wealth of charm with inglenook fireplace with bread oven, exposed beams and latched door which gives access to stairs. The dining room has a feature fireplace with Rayburn inset and further exposed beams double doors open into the conservatory which has a fully tiled floor. A door gives access to the kitchen which can also be accessed from the hall. The kitchen/breakfast room has an impressive vaulted ceiling with three roof lights, a range of fitted units incorporating built in oven and four ring gas hob with cooker hood above. Integrated dishwasher, microwave and fridge. One and half sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. There is also a pantry cupboard. Inner vestibule and steps lead to garden room. The ground floor also offers a utility/washroom.

On the first floor the character continue, there are three bedrooms and the family bathroom the master bedroom has a Juliet balcony with views of the garden, river and countryside beyond. This room has a built in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.

Externally: The secluded rear garden has a range of mature flowers and shrubs with water feature and there is a good sized timber shed. The timber deck sits out over the river with lovely views.

The front of the property provides of road parking and a detached garage. There is a well-stocked front garden and path leads to front porch.




Entrance Porch 2.69m (8'10) x 1.37m (4'6)

Hall 3.99m (13'1) x 1.91m (6'3)

Drawing Room 5.66m (18'7) max x 3.66m (12') narrowing to 8'11

Dining Room 3.71m (12'2) max x 3.4m (11'2)

Garden Room 3.89m (12'9) x 2.36m (7'9)

Conservatory 3.02m (9'11) max x 3.76m (12'4) max

Kitchen 3.68m (12'1) x 3.05m (10')

Utility/Shower Room 2.69m (8'10) x 1.75m (5'9)

Inner Hall 1.5m (4'11) x .89m (2'11)

Landing 4.19m (13'9) x 1.52m (5')

Master Bedroom 3.71m (12'2) x 3.45m (11'4)

En-suite 2.77m (9'1) x 2.11m (6'11)

Bedroom 2 3.48m (11'5) narrowing to 7'2 x 3.81m (12'6)

Bedroom 3 2.9m (9'6) narrowing to 7'11 x 2.21m (7'3)

Bathroom 2.69m (8'10) x 1.78m (5'10)

Garden

Garage

Parking