Pollards Lane, Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

A FANTASTIC IMMACULATELY PRESENTED COTTAGE, WITH A DELIGHTFUL GARDEN, HIDDEN AWAY IN A MAGICAL LOCATION

THE PROPERTY
Tucked away in a lovely hidden location on the edge of the most pretty village, first glimpses of Chilbury Cottage are most impressive with its incredibly pretty façade constructed of stone, cobb, and brick under a newly thatched roof.
The property is believed to have origins dating back to the early 17th century, and there is a stone to the front bearing the mason's initials and the date as 1613. By the 1960's the property was in need of renovation and was restored in 1964.

On first entering the property there is a real sense of charm, space and light, with immaculately presented accommodation. On the ground floor is a very good sized sitting room with attractive stone fireplace and triple aspect windows. Alongside this room is a beautiful, perfectly proportioned reception/dining room with good ceiling height and a magnificent original inglenook fireplace with an inset log burning stove. The kitchen is also a very good size for a property of this type, incorporating a number of pretty wall and base units and access to the garden and terrace, ideal for al fresco dining.

The beautiful bedrooms are situated on the first floor with three bedrooms in total, including a large principal bedroom with an en suite shower room. There is also a separate family bathroom.

The property is approached from the village by a private drive known as Pollards Lane, and is situated at the end of this lane. To the front of the property there is parking for 2-3 cars and a single garage. The charming front garden is incredibly well stocked with a variety of shrubs, herbaceous borders and climbing roses on the front elevation.

Immediately to the rear is a secluded terrace bordered by a dry stone wall with a well. There is a further small terrace at the side. Steps lead to the extensive rear garden which is bordered on one side by woodland and on the other side by open farmland. The garden has a fine selection of shrubs, mature trees, climbers and rhododendrons and even a small lily pond. The entire plot amounts to approximately 0.47 acre.

All in all, this is a truly wonderful property in an idyllic yet very convenient location.

LOCATION
Owermoigne is well situated for access to the stunning Jurassic coastline and the Purbecks in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village of Owermoigne is situated on the A352 between Dorchester and Wool, about 7 miles south east of Dorchester and 4.5 miles North of the coast at Ringstead Bay and just 6 miles from the renowned Lulworth Cove. This beautiful stretch of countryside is often referred to as Hardy's Country after its most famous local resident and is also famed for its miles and miles of fabulous footpaths and bridleways for endless walking, cycling and riding.

Owermoigne village is described as Nether Moynton in the fictional Wessex of Thomas Hardy's novels and his short story The Distracted Preacher in Wessex Tales takes place in the village. The friendly village hall that hosts a variety of events, a cricket and social club, and at the centre of the village is St. Michael's church. The Red Lion pub is just over 3 miles from the property in the very popular village of Winfrith Newburgh which has an excellent village store & Post Office, thriving primary school, preschool and church. The Countryman Inn is at nearby at East Knighton. The nearest railway station with access to the Waterloo Line is just 2.8 miles away in Moreton (2 hours 35 mins).

The village of Wool lies just over 5 miles to the east and also benefits from a mainline rail link direct to London Waterloo and a good level of amenities, including: a store/post office, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, dentist, two primary schools, pharmacy, church, and two public houses.

The quayside market town of Wareham is 11 miles away and has an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops, as well as a yacht club. The county town of Dorchester has an excellent range of facilities with shops, schools, restaurants and the county hospital. Of particular note is the Conran-designed development at Brewery Square with its cinema, bars, restaurants and leading shops. There is a Waitrose, Tesco, and Lidl in Dorchester for everyday shopping and a mainline railway station with a fast regular service to London Waterloo. The property is within easy reach of major road networks, A31, M27 & M3.