Fern Hill, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8

FIR TREE COTTAGE is a three bedroom detached grade II listed property built of local stone elevations under a slate tiled roof. Offered to the market for the first time in over 50 years this property requires full restoration to bring it back to its former glory.
The deceptively spacious accommodation comprises three good sized bedrooms, three reception rooms, a basic kitchen, bathroom and utility area. The cottage benefits from original character features, stone stables/outbuildings, off road parking and a 1/3 acre garden with countryside views.
Situated in a semi rural location surrounded by farmland on the outskirts of East Stour and being only a short drive from the towns of Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Sturminster Newton.

Viewing Essential!

APPROACHED From the road through wooden double gates onto an area of ample off road parking. A small path leads through the front garden to a glazed UPVC front door.

ENTRANCE HALL: Original flagstone flooring, wooden doors to further rooms.

SITTING ROOM ( 13'1 x 12' ) UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, original features including flagstone flooring, attractive fireplace and exposed stone walls.

DINING ROOM ( 13' x 12'4 ) UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, original features including flagstone flooring, attractive fireplace, exposed stone walls and ceiling beams.

KITCHEN ( 12' x 8'8 ) A very basic kitchen with a corner oil fired Aga, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, flagstone flooring.

STUDY ( 8'8 x 8'7 ) UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, painted stone walls, flagstone flooring.

UTILITY AREA ( 12'6 x 6'10 ) A useful area which was intended to be a utility room but remains open to a range of possible uses.

REAR LOBBY: UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect and matching door opens onto the garden.

LANDING: The stairs rise to the first floor landing which is open into the eaves. Doors to further rooms.

BEDROOM ONE ( 13'1 x 10'3 ) A large double bedroom with original elm floor boards, chimney breast, exposed ceiling beam, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect.


BEDROOM TWO ( 13'1 x 9'10 ) Another large double bedroom with original elm floor boards, chimney breast, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM THREE ( 9'9 x 8'7 ) A small double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, exposed beam, original elm floor boards.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Fitted with a basic suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a panel enclosed bath. UPVC double glazed window to side aspect.

STORE ROOM ( 7'8 x 6'7 ) To the end of the landing is a small store room with restricted head room that provides ideal storage.

OUTSIDE: The rear garden is of a fantastic size extending to approximately 1/3 of an acre of mature lawns interspersed with trees. To the bottom of the garden are fabulous field views.

STABLES ( 20' x 12'7 ): The original stone built stables provide excellent storage but could be utilised into further accommodation subject to planning.

OUTSIDE: The gardens are a delightful feature extending to approximately 1/3 of an acre of well kept lawn with herbaceous borders, fruit trees and a large corrugated shed. To the bottom of the garden are fabulous countryside outlooks over neighbouring fields.

TENURE: Freehold
EPC: Exempt - Grade II Listed
Council Tax - D