£250,000 2 bedroom cottage for sale Harold's Cottage, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0NX

Tenure: Freehold

DESCRIPTION
Harold’s Cottage is a pretty end of terrace period cottage (terrace of just three), which is well presented throughout. Believed to date back to 1580, the property is built of mainly local stone with rendered elevations, under a clay tiled roof, with a rear extension added in the late 1970s. The cottage has been sympathetically modernised and retains period features such as exposed beams, inglenook fireplace with original stone and bread oven, and wooden latch doors. There is a large open-plan kitchen and dining area with views over the garden and from bedroom one there is a lovely view of the surrounding fields. A useful rear lobby and covered decked area lead to the large enclosed rear garden (100ft in length), which has a vegetable plot and useful workshop/studio with power and light.

LOCATION
The village of Corscombe is situated off of the A356 Crewkerne to Dorchester road. Corscombe has a thriving community which benefits from a church, village hall with playgroup, a playground and popular pub ‘The Fox’. A library van, baker and fishmonger visit the village on a weekly basis and there is also newspaper delivery, milk round, mobile library and weekly bus to Yeovil. Broadband is available. The village is nestled in the hillside which gives magnificent views towards Sutton Bingham reservoir right across to Glastonbury Tor. There are lovely countryside walks which are easily accessible from the cottage.

The next village of Halstock (2.7 miles north) offers a village shop with post office and golf club with restaurant. To the south of Corscombe is Beaminster, which is a charming small town in the midst of an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. The town offers many facilities, including a good range of shops, churches, bank, post office, library, two schools, health centres, dentist, other professional services and many social and sporting activities. Mainline rail services (London-Waterloo) are available from Crewkerne and Dorchester.

ACCOMODATION

Entrance Lobby
Stable door, UPVC double-glazed lead light window to front, fuse box, lockable wooden latch door to:

Sitting Room
16' 0" (4.87m) min x 15' 3" (4.64m) max
Carpet, inglenook stone fireplace with slate hearth and beamed lintel, multi-fuel stove inset, original bread oven, exposed beams, night storage heater, TV and telephone points, UPVC double-glazed lead light window to front with window seat, built-in solid wooden shelf, spotlights, stairs to first floor, wooden latch door and step down to:

Kitchen/Dining Area
16' 5" (5m) min x 9' 4" (2.84m)
Tiled effect vinyl floor, range of wall and floor mounted units, Belfast sink with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, wooden worktops, ‘Moffat’ electric oven, four ring electric hob and extractor unit over, night storage heater, space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, UPVC double-glazed window to rear overlooking garden, spotlights, larder with shelving, power and light and UPVC double-glazed window to rear.

Rear Lobby
8' 3" (2.51m) max x 4' 1" (1.24m)
Tiled effect vinyl floor, UPVC half-glazed door to covered decked area, door to:

Bathroom.
8' 2" (2.48m) x 5' 8" (1.72m) max
Tiled effect vinyl floor, white suite comprising wash hand basin, WC, bath with shower over and glass shower screen, tiled splash backs, shaver light and point, night storage heater, roof light, airing cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs and Landing
Exposed floorboards and beams, spotlights, doors to bedrooms.

Bedroom 1
13' 8" (4.16m) min x 8' 5" (2.56m)
Double room, carpet, exposed beams, night storage heater, two built-in wardrobes, telephone point, UPVC double-glazed lead light window to front with window seat and views over surrounding countryside.

Bedroom 2
9' 9" (2.97m) x 7' 9" (2.36m)
Double room, carpet, exposed beams, night storage heater, loft hatch, UPVC double-glazed lead light to side.

OUTSIDE

Enclosed Rear Garden
100' 0" (30.48m) x 27' 0" (8.22m) max
From the rear lobby is a covered decked area, which leads to a mature formal garden with borders, beds and small trees including foxgloves, ferns and honeysuckle. A pathway leads to a bricked seating area and on to a vegetable plot. Walled, panelled, and trellised boundaries. Outside tap and power socket.

Workshop/Store Room
Stone built with a corrugated roof. Power and light. Damp course. Single glazed window. There are two log stores adjacent to this outbuilding.

Parking
There is unlimited free street parking to the front of the property.

GENERAL REMARKS

Tenure
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession. Subject to contract.

Services
Mains electricity (Economy 7), water, and drainage. Night storage heating. Telephone and broadband connection.

Local Authority
West Dorset District Council, Stratton House, 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ. Telephone 01305 251010.

Council Tax
We have been informed by the vendor that the council tax band is ‘B’. £1174.02 for 2009/2010.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with ourselves Elder & Froy, telephone 01308 862606.

DIRECTIONS
From Beaminster Square head up North Street (to the left of the Red Lion). Proceed for a couple of miles until you reach A356. Turn right. Around 100 yards on, take the first left hand turn signposted Corscombe. Upon entering the village take the first left hand turn. Follow the lane for around half a mile, and as you go up the hill, Harold’s Cottage will be found on the right hand side.