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Moorside

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,863 sq ft

173 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached Modern Cottage
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Garage & Generous Parking
  • Blank Canvas Garden
  • Rural but not Isolated
  • No Onward Chain
  • Energy Efficiency Rating F

Description

Located in a quiet village, this charming detached stone cottage offers the perfect combination of character, space, and modern comfort, making it an ideal choice for families, downsizers, or anyone looking to embrace rural living without sacrificing convenience.

With three double bedrooms, including a main bedroom with an en-suite, there’s plenty of space for the whole family to unwind. The family bathroom is benefits from a modern suite, ensuring comfort for everyone. The heart of the home is a cosy yet spacious sitting room with an open fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for family evenings or quiet moments. The dining room is brimming with potential, with space for an open fireplace or wood burner, while the conservatory offers a peaceful space to relax and enjoy views of the garden all year round.

The large kitchen/breakfast room is ideal for both preparing meals and casual dining, with plenty of space for the family to gather. Character features throughout, such as exposed ceiling beams, original floorboards, and window seats, provide a timeless charm, complemented by a range-style cooker that adds to the rustic appeal.

Outside, you’ll find a private garden, perfect for children to play or for quiet afternoons in the sun. The property also includes a garage/workshop, plus ample parking both inside and outside the gates. The working well adds an extra touch of rural character, and the peaceful surroundings offer the perfect place to relax without feeling isolated—a short drive will take you to all essential amenities, offering a balance of tranquillity and convenience.

This delightful cottage offers a rare opportunity to experience rural life at its finest, with all the charm of the countryside and the practicality of being close to the village and local facilities.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
You will find a good sized storm porch with ample room to sit while taking off wellies as well as space for storing logs. The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and space beneath for coats, boots and shoes, plus doors to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room as well as the cloakroom, which is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin and houses the boiler. The hall floor is laid in a practical tile.

The sitting room enjoys an outlook to the front and side - both with window seats and has feature exposed ceiling beams and an open fireplace with a timber beam and mantelpiece. Double doors open into the conservatory, which has a view over the garden and a door to the utility room. The dining room also benefits from a double aspect with window seats. There are feature beams and a brick fireplace with potential for a wood burner.

Also on the ground floor is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with double doors that open to the drive. It is fitted with a range of rustic style floor cupboards with drawers and eye level cupboards with open ended display shelves. There is a good amount of work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a mixer tap. There is space for a slot in cooker and fridge/freezer plus plumbing for a dishwasher. A brick feature fireplace houses the range style cooker. From the kitchen there is a door to the utility room, which has plumbing for a washing machine and storage cupboards.

First Floor
Stairs rise to a good sized landing with exposed floorboards that continue into all rooms, and built in display/book shelves, and doors to the linen cupboards, bathroom and bedrooms. The bathroom is fitted with a bath, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There are three generously sized double bedrooms - all enjoying a pleasing outlook and the main bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room.

Outside - 5.92m'' x 3.40m'' (19'5'' x 11'2'') - Garage/Workshop and Parking
At the side of the property there is a drive laid to stone chippings with room for two cars. A five bar timber gate opens to a further area where there is ample room for multiple vehicles. There is a large timber garage/workshop with double doors to the front and a personal door to the side. It benefits from light and power and measures about 5.92 m x 3.40 m/19'5'' x 11'2''.

Garden
This is mostly laid to lawn and planted with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers. It offers a blank canvas for your own design. To the side of the garage there is the original working well.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating F
Council Tax Band F
Sustainable Wood Framed Double Glazing
Oil Fired Central Heating
Drainage - Private Treatment Plant
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Directions -

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Moorside
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: F
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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About Morton New, Sturminster Newton

1 Market House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AS

Morton New and Morton New Country Properties are a dynamic independent estate agent. We are a modern company with old fashioned values providing a professional, enthusiastic, and friendly service. We are always proactive and forward going. We believe in focusing on our customer needs and tailoring our marketing strategy to individual requirements. Communication is of the utmost importance to us; we are in constant contact with our sellers and potential buyers. We believe in keeping pace with the outside world but not losing touch with our roots. Our reputation is based on working to a high ethical standard, integrity, honesty, respect, and professionalism. You will experience them in the way our team listen to your needs and their courteous, helpful, alert, and responsive attitude.

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