High Street, Dorchester-On-Thames

Welcome to 'Summer Cottage'... If you love properties of the past but need to live in the present, this beautiful chocolate box cottage offers a seamless cohesion of period and modern. Dating back to the 17th century, this detached thatched cottage has been extended to provide a spacious family home brimming with modern conveniences whilst complementing the original character from the Inglenook fireplace, flagstone flooring, exposed beams and bespoke ornate additions. The house features a cosy lounge, dining room with study area, an open kitchen/conservatory area and an enviable master bedroom with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and shower room. To the outside space, the kerb appeal of this property is second to none and with a breath taking, south-facing rear garden landscaped with ultimate relaxation in mind as well as a garden office and off-street parking on the private driveway, this stunning property is an absolute pleasure to view.

Approach - Set back from the High Street, the property is accessed via the walled front garden which is laid to decorative stone and planted with mature trees. A path leads to the porch where the property's front door opens to:

Entrance Hall - Flagstone tiled flooring which continues throughout the ground floor, stairs rising to first floor, entrance to dining room and door to:

Lounge - 5.28 x 3.12 (17'3" x 10'2") - Dual aspect leaded windows, open inglenook fireplace and bespoke book case carved door. Two radiators and exposed beams to ceiling and walls.

Dining Room - 5.11 x 3.9 min (16'9" x 12'9" min) - Dual aspect leaded windows, wall-mounted lighting and exposed beams. Under stairs storage cupboard and study area.

Kitchen - 4.04 max x 3.24 (13'3" max x 10'7") - Matching wall and base units with marble work surfaces and a matching breakfast bar with cupboards under and a sunken preparation sink. Two pantry cupboards and an electric AGA.

Utility Room - 2.85 x 1.68 (9'4" x 5'6") - Matching wall and base units, sink/drainer, boiler and integral dishwasher and washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer and access to the partially boarded loft with fitted ladder.

Conservatory - 4.00 max x 3.8 (13'1" max x 12'5") - Double glazed, triple aspect vaulted conservatory with skylight, exposed brick wall to one side and double doors opening to the rear garden.

Shower Room - Suite comprising shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC. Privacy window, radiator, airing cupboard housing water tank and hanging space for coats with storage over.

Bedroom One - 5.02 x 4.96 max (16'5" x 16'3" max) - Double glazed bay window to rear aspect looking out over the rear garden, feature fireplace with gas fire, spotlights and radiators. Generous walk-in wardrobe with spotlights and feature arched privacy window. Door to:

En-Suite - 2.83 x 1.55 (9'3" x 5'1") - Suite comprising shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and spotlights.

First Floor Landing - Ornate bespoke doors opening to storage cupboard, loft access, feature stained glass internal window and doors to:

Bedroom Two - 5.34 max x 3.7 max (17'6" max x 12'1" max) - Triple aspect windows, timber flooring, exposed beams and radiator. Built-in wardrobe with bespoke carved doors.

Bedroom Three - 2.97 x 2.92 (9'8" x 9'6") - Dual aspect leaded windows, timber flooring, radiator and door to built-in storage cupboard.

Bathroom - 3.08 max x 2.12 (10'1" max x 6'11") - Suite comprising bath with central taps, hand wash basin, WC and bidet. Chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring and leaded window to rear aspect.

Rear Garden - Beautifully landscaped and well stocked with flowers and mature planted, the south-facing rear garden features a paved patio area with sweeping steps rising to the lawned area. A gravel laid path runs around the perimeter of the lawn and leads to the summer house which has been converted into an office/studio with double doors, power and lighting and carpeted flooring. Within the garden, a central water feature provides a relaxing and ambient sound and a path leads down the side and the back of the property, fitted with security lighting and leading to the area of parking.

Off-Street Parking - Accessed via Watling lane with a path leading to the rear garden, the drive provides off-street parking for two/three vehicles with planning permission granted for the addition of a carport.