New Road, Bourton, Dorset, SP8

1 THE BUSHES is a delightful two bedroom attached period cottage C1800's built of natural stone under a clay tile roof, that has been much improved and maintained to an exceptionally high standard by the present owner to provide a charming character home with comfortable and spacious living accommodation, all presented in good decorative order throughout, retaining character features and detail, with cosy open fireplace with wood burning stove and Rayburn.
Enjoying a convenient location in this popular and sought after North Dorset village of Bourton close to local amenities including local Spar/Post Office, village Inns, primary schools and churches.

An early viewing is recommended to secure this desirable character home with enclosed cottage gardens and generous gated off road parking.

APPROACHED: from New Road via wooden picket post latch gate. Flagstone paved footpath, brick and stone entrance porch with pitched clay tiled roof. Attractive solid hardwood front door with fixed glazed window panes.

LOUNGE: (17'10 x 11'3) Wonderful character room, nicely proportioned with good ceiling height, feature fireplace of mellow exposed brick and flagstone hearth with inset wood burning stove creates cosy focal point, fireside alcoves, ample power points, medium oak effect flooring, TV aerial point and two panel radiators. Matching UPVC double glazed window enjoying pleasant outlook onto cottage garden to front. Under stairs cupboard and staircase, honey pine door opens into:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: (17'4 x 7'10) Well proportioned room with good ceiling height, well equipped and fitted with an extensive and attractive range of contemporary shaker style floor and wall cupboards with matching plinths and trim, contrasting beech block work tops and counters, inset four ring electric halogen hob, built-in Bosch single fan assisted electric oven and grill. Attractive ceramic 'brick' tiled splash backs, brick range recess with oak beam, integrated fridge and dishwasher. Inset oil fired Rayburn with chrome lids, halogen spotlights, porcelain floor tiles and panel radiator. Wall hung electric meter cupboard, matching UPVC double glazed casement window enjoying outlook onto rear and through into the garden room, original wooden painted plank door.

GARDEN ROOM: (9'6 x 7'9) A useful and attractive addition of UPVC construction with a solid roof covering atop a brick and stone rendered plinth, fixed and opening double glazed window enjoying pleasant outlook onto cottage garden, porcelain floor tiles and double panel radiator.

STAIRWELL: Painted banister post and handrail and return stairs to:

BEDROOM 1: (17'9 x 8'2) Master bedroom, nicely proportioned room, good ceiling height, panel radiator, power points, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water immersion heater, wardrobe alcove and access to insulated loft space, two panel radiators, matching UPVC double glazed window enjoying outlook onto rear garden and fields beyond.

SHOWER ROOM: The shower room has been newly installed comprising a large glazed double shower enclosure with wall mounted shower fittings, low level wc, wash hand basin sat atop useful bathroom storage, heated towel rail, attractive tiled flooring, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed obscure window, inset spot lights.

BEDROOM 2: (11'2 x 8'8) Nicely proportioned room, good ceiling height, chimney breast alcoves, double panel radiator, ample power, UPVC double glazed window enjoys outlook onto street, access to loft space.

OUTSIDE
The gardens are an attractive and delightful feature and are of a good but manageable size, well maintained and laid out in a traditional cottage style. Laid to a combination of lawn and paved patios with a raised dry shingle bed, edged with oak sleepers.
The garden is planted with established plants and shrubs and is enclosed by mature clipped hedges and oak timber panel fencing. There is an oil storage tank and dustbin area.
To the side is easy pull-in onto a generous gated resign driveway and parking apron providing useful off-road parking for up to three vehicles. There is an incredibly useful large attached pitched roof workshop and utility room that's accessed from the rear garden. The currents owners have clad the workshop and utilised loft space for more storage.
Immediately to the front of the cottage are smaller cottage gardens, planted with established flowering and herbaceous plants, enclosed by natural brick and stone walling.

SERVICES: Water, electricity, drainage, telephone and oil all subject to the usual utility regulations.

Council Tax Band: C EPC rating: E Property M²: 69 TENURE: Freehold