Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

A charming C17 2 bedroom DETACHED cottage with oak framed BARN/WORKSHOP set within a LARGE PLOT in this desirable village along the idyllic Piddle Valley.

Believed to date back to the mid C17th this GII listed detached cob cottage resides within the popular piddle valley village of Piddletrenthide and offers the next owner the opportunity acquire a piece of local history. The property consists of timber frame, whitewashed cob elevations set under a hipped thatched roof. On entering the property an entrance hallway provides access to the principles and provides storage space for outdoor apparel. The kitchen currently comprises a selection of floor mounted units, with space for freestanding appliances and white goods as well an integrated larder cupboard/ store. Adjacent to the entrance hallway is a characterful sitting/ dining room with large feature fireplace and oak beams. This room also enjoys an outlook over the front garden.
Stairs ascend from the sitting/ dining room to the first floor comprising two bedrooms and serviced by a family bathroom. The master bedroom is a well-proportioned double room and enjoys an outlook over the garden below. Like the rest of the property the character features continue throughout the master bedroom with exposed beams and crittall windows. The second bedroom also takes a double bed and includes a small airing cupboard. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom comprising both bath and shower, WC and pedestal sink unit.

Piddletrenthide is a village steeped in history, being noted in the Doomesday Book. This charming village, with its wonderful network of footpaths and bridleways crossing unspoiled countryside, is very popular, not only for its convenient location but also for its array of facilities, including a modern first school, Village Hall, and public house together with a welcoming and active community.

The property resides in a generous overall plot of approximately half an acre, mostly laid to lawn interspersed with a selection of apple trees and separate parking area providing parking for up to four vehicles. The garden is bordered on its north-eastern boundary by the River Piddle that runs through the entirety of the village eventually reaching Poole Harbour.
The Barn – A unique and charming feature of this property is the large oak barn/ workshop which was constructed by the current vendor and provides over 800 square ft of work space. The barn is a striking as well as functional space providing not only vast storage space but the possibility of future development subject to the necessary consents.