Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

MILL COTTAGE is a charming three bedroom detached cottage built of brick and stone elevations under a tiled roof. The cottage enjoys a blissfully quiet location on the outskirts of Gillingham with abundant countryside walks right on the door step but also being within easy reach of the town amenities.
The property has been loved and enjoyed by the current owners for over 20 years and is presented in good decorative order throughout. The accommodation comprises of three bedrooms, a family bathroom, 19ft sitting room, a well appointed kitchen, 20ft dining room, utility room and a ground floor cloakroom. Further benefitting from a large 24ft double garage, ample gated off road parking for multiple vehicles, pretty cottage gardens and views over neighbouring horse paddocks.

This simply must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

APPROACHED via easy pull in from the lane onto a shared driveway which leads through double wooden gates onto a large private area of gravel driveway. A part glazed front door opens into the cottage with a pitched tiled storm porch.

ENTRANCE HALL: A light and spacious reception area with tile effect flooring, radiator, useful storage cupboard, wall mounted electric consumer unit, doors to further rooms.

CLOAKROOM: A modern white suite comprising of a low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, vinyl flooring, obscure UPVC double glazed window, decorative tiled splash backs.

SITTING ROOM ( 19'4 x 11'4 ) An impressive room of excellent proportions with two UPVC double glazed windows to front aspect, attractive feature fireplace with wooden mantle houses a gas effect wood burner, radiator, TV point, stairs rising to first floor.

KITCHEN ( 15'5 x 10'10 ) A bright and spacious room that's well equipped and fitted with a matching range of wooden wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with contrasting roll edge work tops over, inset sink and drainer unit with swan neck mixer tap, inset 'Electrolux' four ring induction hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, space for tall fridge freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, integral electric oven and grill, breakfast bar, dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspect over looking the garden and neighbouring paddocks, vinyl flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, glazed wooden door leads into utility room and separate wooden door leads into the dining room.

UTILITY ROOM ( 7'8 x 5'7 ) A useful additional room with roll edge worktops with inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit, under counter space for washing machine, tiled splash backs, tiled flooring, dual aspect wooden windows, glazed wooden door leads outside.

DINING ROOM ( 20'3 x 8'7 ) A huge room that's currently being used as a dining and an office with attractive solid oak flooring, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, UPVC double glazed french doors open onto rear garden and take in pleasant outlooks over the neighbouring paddocks, radiator, built in storage cabinet.

LANDING: Stairs rise from ground floor to an open galleried landing space with doors to further rooms, central heating thermostat and loft hatch access.

BEDROOM ONE ( 10'5 x 10'3 ) A good sized double bedroom with dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows over looking the garden and taking in pleasant countryside outlooks over neighbouring horse paddocks, radiator, built in double wardrobe with hanging rail.

BEDROOM TWO ( 11'5 x 9'3 ) Another good sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, ample power points, space for free standing furniture.

BEDROOM THREE ( 10'2 x 8'4 ) A small double bedroom with dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side enjoying a pleasant outlook over the cottage gardens, radiator, built in double wardrobes with hanging rail. The room could also serve as an ideal study or home office.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Fitted with a modern white suite comprising of a panel enclosed bath with wall mounted shower fittings and a glass shower screen, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, attractive tiled floor and part tiled walls, extractor fan, inset spotlights, UPVC double glazed obscure window, heated towel rail, shaver point.

OUTSIDE:

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE ( 24' x 19'3 ) A huge double garage with twin up and over metal doors, brick paved flooring, light and power, dual aspect windows, ladder leads up to a fixed mezzanine storage platform, solar panels, ideal for individuals looking to store and work on classic cars or motor bikes.

COTTAGE GARDENS: The cottage gardens are a delightful feature being of a good but manageable size consisting of a large incredibly private landscaped patio area directly behind the cottage which is perfect for out door eating overlooking neighbouring horse paddocks. A paved pathway leads behind the detached double garage and opens onto an area of well kept lawn interspersed with established flowering raised beds and specimen trees. The gardens are fully enclosed by mature hedgerows and timber panel fencing. Oil Tank, outside lights and outside tap.

SERVICES: Mains Electric, Water, Private Drainage, Oil, TV, Telephone.

Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: E