East Stour
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Stunning Countryside Cottage In Sought After North Dorset Village
- Fashionably & Stylishly Presented Home
- High Specification Upgrades Throughout
- Superb Dual Aspect Kitchen / Breakfast Room
- Four Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms In Main House
- Attractive Gardens Spanning 0.75 Of An Acre
- Fantastic One Bedroom Annexe
- Attractive Sun Terrace
- Driveway Parking & Garage
- EPC: F
Description
THE PROPERTY
Constructed predominantly of local and reconstituted stone, Butterwell Farm offers an idyllic countryside home, located within the North Dorset village of East Stour.
Presented stylishly throughout both the house and annexe (together just over 2000 sq ft of accommodation) have been significantly improved during the current Owners reign.
Comprising an entrance porch, utility, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, downstairs bathroom, three bedrooms and an upstairs shower room.
OUTSIDE
The grounds around the main house and annexe/studio are of a mature nature and have been well cared for by the current owner.
Spanning approximately 0.75 of an acre, the grounds are full of flower beds, well established trees as well as an amazing herb garden located at the front of the house.
In addition is very productive vegetable patch and several soft fruit trees including beautiful apple and plum. At the base of the garden is a stream that forms a tertiary of the River Stour and a fire pit area.
Off road parking and the garage are situated at the front of the house and provide ample space for several vehicles. Lastly, the sun terrace located to the south west provides the perfect space to entertain and dine alfresco.
ANNEXE / STUDIO
Constructed in 2010 on the site of an old pigsty, the Annexe/Studio is a simply brilliant space that has all manner of possibilities. The main room overlooks the pond and garden bringing a sense of calm and peace as well as offering a fantastic view of the countryside beyond. In addition is a shower room, bedroom and a kitchen.
LOCATION
The ever-popular North Dorset village of East Stour sits within the Blackmore Vale and approximately 2 miles to the east bank of the River Stour. It is 20 minutes from Sherborne and 22 minutes from Bruton.
Well known for its award winning Farm Shop and very well thought of Pubs The Crown Inn and The Kings Arms, East Stour is a popular village as it presents a fantastic balance of countryside living and immediate amenities. The village also offers a well-attended Primary School as well as a Parish Church. Nearby Gillingham enjoys a wide range of facilities including Waitrose & Asda superstores, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, local shops and boutiques as well as the train station.
Gillingham School is a highly sought after mixed comprehensive and there are some of the county's most prestigious private schools nearby including Port Regis, St Mary's, Sandroyd, Clayesmore and St Mary's Primary.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES
Butterwell Farm is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. A newly installed, energy efficient Air Source Heatpump is present that controls the central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset Council, Band G.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment, only with Boatwrights.
Brochures
Property BrochureFull Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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