Detached house for sale in Sturminster Newton DT10, 4 Bedroom

An exquisitely restored and beautifully presented cottage on the outskirts of the village with stunning views to the rear and 0.35 acre garden. 1 acre adjoining paddock available to rent separately under licence.

Hound Cottage is a Grade II listed detached cottage of stone elevations under a thatched roof. The property was purchased in 2015 by the current owners and has undergone a complete and comprehensive programme of modernisation and extension including double glazing throughout.

The charming internal accommodation is presented in beautiful decorative order with front door opening into the Entrance Hall with stone tiled floor and staircase with oak spindles and banisters to the first floor. The Principal Reception Rooms are either side of the hall both with wooden floors and open fireplaces with stone surrounds. The Kitchen is at the back of the cottage and also has a tiled floor together with a range of bespoke fitted units and granite work surfaces, butlers sink, Neff double oven, Blomberg induction hob and Bosch dishwasher and stable door (leading to the driveway) and an open plan design to the Garden Room. The stunning Garden Room is of oak construction with tiled flooring which has the advantage of underfloor heating. There are far reaching views to the hills in the distance. The French double doors lead to the patio and gardens. Beyond the kitchen there is a rear hall, utility room and separate shower/cloakroom.

From the Entrance Hall stairs lead to a spacious landing giving access to the two double bedrooms, family bathroom with roll top bath and stairs to the second floor.

The wooden staircase to the second floor opens into two further double bedrooms with beamed features to the walls and ceilings.

The property has a double five bar gate entrance with gravel driveway where there is ample parking for several cars. The newly constructed Oak Framed Triple Bay and tiled Garage is currently used by the owner as a double garage and single fully converted workshop with insulation, electricity, and hot and cold water supply available for a variety of purposes including a home office.
The Garden is laid to lawn and flower beds with a large enclosed paved area. A larger enclosed grassed play/recreational lawn and potting shed area. The 0.35 garden has uninterrupted views to the surrounding countryside and hills beyond. It is fully enclosed with post and rail covered with a stock proof fencing and a five bar gate leading to the adjoining paddock which is about an acre and is available to rent.