Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

Beautifully presented Grade II listed character cottage in the heart of this sought after village.

Description

A charming Grade II listed thatched cottage having most appealing elevations of render, brick and flint under a thatched and partly tiled roof. Riversdale was the subject of a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and extension by the current owners, and is presented in truly immaculate decorative order. Of particular note are the oak framed extension at the rear providing a large double height kitchen/ breakfast room with sitting area, the secluded landscaped gardens with river frontage, and the garage block which incorporates a useful home office/ studio currently used as a gymnasium. The cottage offers particularly generous room sizes and has the benefit of oil-fired central heating which is underfloor to the ground floor. High quality fixtures, fittings and finishes have been used throughout the property, and the thatch was re-ridged in 2024. An early inspection is strongly advised.

A glazed entrance porch and front door open into the reception/ dining hall, with French doors to the garden, inglenook fireplace with beam over, and flagstone floor. The generous sitting room has another delightful inglenook fireplace with wood burner, oak flooring, and built in TV and storage cabinets. A door leads off to the study, having an oak floor, feature exposed brick wall, a door to the garden, and an excellent range of custom built in cabinetry. An inner hall has a cloakroom off with WC and basin. The double height oak framed kitchen/ breakfast room is flooded with light through double aspect full height oak windows and French doors leading onto the terrace, together with several roof lights. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of hand made units with granite surfaces including a central island, a Belfast sink, and a double door larder. Appliances include a range cooker, dishwasher, wine cooler, larder fridge and freezer. There is a sitting area and space for a table and chairs. Adjacent is a good-sized utility room also fitted with a range of hand made units.

The first floor is approached via twin staircases. The first leads up to the main bedroom suite which includes a good size bedroom, a walk in fitted dressing room, and a luxurious shower room having glazed shower and twin basins set on a washstand. Approached from the second staircase is a landing, two further double bedrooms, one having access to the fully boarded loft storage room, with radiator and window. The spacious family bathroom has a freestanding bath and large glazed shower.

Outside
A driveway from the lane leads to a pair of high wooden electrically operated gates, with further parking beyond. The detached Double Garage has wood weatherboarded elevations under a tiled roof, and a loft storage area with ladder. At the rear is a useful Home Office/ Studio currently used as a gymnasium, having Wi-Fi connection and French doors overlooking the garden. The stunning landscaped gardens are an outstanding feature of the property and extend to around 0.53 acres. They have been beautifully landscaped and offer a high degree of seclusion with established hedging, trees and shrubs. There is a large paved terrace with covered glazed loggia perfect for entertaining. There are manicured lawns and beds and borders planted with an attractive variety of shrubs and herbaceous plants, and shingle paths leading down to the decked terrace with circular garden pavilion adjacent to the river. This has a small weir providing the sound of tumbling water, and an arched wrought iron footbridge leading across to a small wildflower meadow on the opposite bank. There is also timber garden shed with tiled roof.

Location

Riversdale enjoys an excellent location in the heart of Tarrant Monkton, a sought-after Dorset village with a church and pub, The Langton Arms.

Blandford Forum is about 6 miles away for day to day shopping needs including most major supermarkets and a branch of M&S Food.

Wimborne Minster, providing further shopping facilities including a Waitrose together with cafes, bars and the Tivoli cinema/ theatre is about 9 miles drive.

The Cathedral City of Salisbury is about 20 miles and Poole with its harbour, watersports and superb beaches is about 17 miles.

Trains to London run from Poole, Southampton Parkway and Salisbury, and the A31, leading onto the M27/ M3 to London can be joined at Ashley Heath and Wimborne.

The village is set within the beautiful countryside of the AONB Cranborne Chase, popular for walking, riding and cycling.

The New Forest National Park is to the east beyond Ringwood and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast to the west.

State schools for all ages are in Blandford and notable independent schools in the wider area include Bryanston, Canford, Dumpton and Clayesmore.

Square Footage: 2,389 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

From Wimborne head north on the B3082 Blandford Road for about 5 miles, passing Badbury Rings on the right. At Tarrant Keyneston, turn right, signposted Tarrant Monkton. Continue on this road for about 3.5 miles, and then turn left into the village. Proceed over two small bridges and then around a sharp right hand bend. Riversdale can be found on the right-hand side after about 300m.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band G

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage via a sewage treatment plant. Oil fired central heating. LPG tanks for range cooker. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.