Terraced house for sale in Sherborne DT9, 4 Bedroom

Dating back to 1849, Magic Cottage is a charming terraced house, set within a stunning rural location just outside Glanvilles Wootton, Sherborne.

The property was originally two properties which have since been combined, and has been painstakingly renovated by the current owners during their ownership to create a wonderful family home which offers spacious accommodation and extensive gardens to suit.

Accommodation comprises in brief; Two reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, four double bedrooms, family bathroom. Outside there is a large garden and driveway parking at the rear.

Location

Magic Cottage is situated just a over a mile from the much sought-after village of Glanvilles Wootton, adjacent to unspoilt countryside and offering bus services to Dorchester and Sherborne. It is rural village which lies towards the western end of the Blackmore Vale, renowned for its fine countryside. There is a village hall with an adjacent children's playground, village tennis court and Parish church. Buckland Newton, about 3 miles to the south, has a thriving and revitalised village store, primary school, village hall, playing field and the renowned Gaggle of Geese public house. Cerne Abbas, about 4 miles, has a doctor's surgery and pharmacy, three public houses and village store. More comprehensive facilities are available in the historic Abbey market town of Sherborne, which is approx. 6 miles away and has a mainline railway station connecting to London/Waterloo as does Dorchester. The A303 can be joined about half an hour away in Wincanton giving good access to London via the M3. There is a wide selection of independent and state schools.

Entrance

From the street, an open porch leads to the front door which opens into an entrance porch, which in turn opens into the large living room.

Living Room

A beautiful room with exposed flagstone flooring, dual aspect feature period windows to the front and rear and a feature inset fireplace housing a wood burner, a wooden door gives access to a boot room which also leads into a downstairs WC. From the boot room a door opens out to the garden.

Dining Room

From the sitting room a door leads into the dining room, another spacious room with flagstone flooring and two feature period windows to the front and an inset fireplace. An opening from the dining room leads into the kitchen.

Kitchen

From the dining room, an opening provides access into the beautifully appointed kitchen which is fully fitted with a range of base units, solid wood wooktops, one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit, integral washing machine and space for an electric range cooker and fridge/freezer. A door opens into a pantry and utility area while an opening on the other side of the room leads back into the living room.

First Floor Landing

On the first floor is an impressive landing which could double up as study area. There is a large airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and doors leads into two bedrooms and the family bathroom. There are original floorboards throughout, and a further staircase leads to the second floor. A period window overlooks the rear garden.

Bedroom Two

Spacious double bedroom with period windows offering countryside views to the front aspect.

Bedroom One

Another spacious double bedroom with period windows offering countryside views to the front aspect, a feature fireplace and stripped wooden floorboards.

Bathroom

The bathroom is a spacious room with a luxurious suite, including a roll top freestanding bath, separate walk in shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. A period window to the rear enjoys further countryside views to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Three

From the landing stairs rise to the second floor, where you will find an excellent sized bedroom which is currently being used as a study which has a double glazed mansard window offering extensive countryside views to the front aspect, and there is built in eaves storage.

Bedroom Four

A door from bedroom three opens into the fourth bedroom, another double, with a double glazed mansard window to the front offering extensive countryside views to the front aspect, and there is more built in eaves storage.

Outside

The front aspect of the cottage is very pretty, set to the side of a quiet country lane, and features a mature border and place for a bench seat to enjoy the views.

At the end of the row of houses a left turning leads to a gravel driveway which provides off street parking at the rear of the property, for several cars.

The garden is of a very good size and is predominately laid to lawn with a variety of mature apple trees and shrubs. To the rear of the property is a large brick paved patio area with a further section of raised patio, perfect for bbq’s and outside entertaining.

From the patio is access to the outside brick built store which has plumbing and electrical connections as well as a window to the side.

The rear garden is very private with farmland stretching beyond it and is enclosed by panel and post and rail fencing, with a five bar gate.

Services

Oil fired boiler for hot water and central heating. Mains electricity. Private drainage.