Upwey, Dorset

Welcome to Shillings Cottage, so named as a nod to its historical origins as the village shop in the late 1800’s. Enchanting as the cottage is, equally so is the setting with Upwey being particularly well-regarded for its period properties alongside the River Wey in the heart of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Step through the garden gate and behind the hedging, a stone path takes you to the front door. Already the sense of privacy is compelling. The lobby with a convenient CLOAKROOM, all fitted with a contemporary suite providing a WC, and wash hand basin, leads through into the inner hallway. Turn left and you pass through the DINING ROOM which has plentiful space for a farmhouse table and a useful built-in china cupboard. Original double pine doors with intricate glazing lead you into the cosy SITTING ROOM with a warming wood-burner for the cooler months. To the opposite side of the cottage is a well-fitted KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. Simply styled with a range of base units and country-style open shelving above, it has a built-in 5 burner gas hob, with fan assisted electric ovens underneath (one with grill), a handy integral recycling bin, and also an integral dish-washer. A butler sink sits just beneath the window and there is space for a tall fridge/freezer and a breakfast table. Adjacent to this room is a HOME OFFICE with built in desk and storage underneath and beyond this a small UTILITY ROOM with plumbing for a washing machine, a sink and also where the Worcester gas-fired boiler (which can be remote-controlled) is located. A door from here leads straight out to the garden.

Up on the FIRST FLOOR are THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS: the Principal Bedroom has a build-in cupboard and space for free-standing wardrobes, plus views across the field beyond. There is also a SHOWER ENSUITE with a vanity unit/basin, and WC. Bedroom 3 is at the rear and is another double room, as is Bedroom Two which has a vaulted ceiling and a light and airy double aspect. The FAMILY BATHROOM is a pretty room with clawed bath which has a rain shower/ hand wand over it, plus a close-coupled WC and wash hand basin.

Outside
This is a garden carefully designed to invite you to explore. With a stone path to guide you the way, it provides a special seating area designed for entertaining, an electrical point and space to even have a hot tub and not forgetting a discreet spot for hanging your washing! It will delight those for whom a garden is important, but equally those who are wishing to avoid high maintenance. On a practical note, through a gate at the end is immediate access to the PARKING SPACE and SINGLE GARAGE which also has power and light.

Location
Upwey is one of Dorset’s prettiest, most unspoilt villages. The property is nestled quietly within this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the valley of the Dorset Ridgeway. The River Wey meanders gently through this picturesque village, most well-known for the romantic setting of Upwey Wishing Well at The Spring Head, a favourite place of King George III. Whilst enjoying ‘village living’, it is also a practical location within close proximity of the wide-ranging facilities of the seaside resort of Weymouth and the county town of Dorchester (four miles in either direction). Weymouth, Dorchester and Upwey itself all have stations on the main line to London Waterloo. There is also a regular bus service locally and a popular cafe, The Wishing Well.

Upwey railway station is nearby with links into London, along with excellent bus routes to Weymouth and Dorchester town centres. Further along the Dorchester Road is a supermarket and secondary school.

Directions
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