Reputedly dating from the 15th Century with later addition, Temple Cottage is a Grade II Listed house built of attractive mellow stone elevations, under a part thatch and tiled roof. Sensibly configured and beautifully presented, attributes worthy of particular mention include the splendid, vaulted sitting/drawing room with Jetmaster fire, a smartly fitted kitchen with stone washed granite worktops, a combination of stone and timber flooring and light and bright accommodation throughout. In addition, there is a useful annexe above the car port making the accommodation particularly adaptable.

The property is approached down a long drive into a graveled car parking and turning area, adjoining the oak framed double car port. Leading from the kitchen through French doors, is a delightful Loggia/terrace looking over the gardens. At the rear, steps lead to the annexe, which comprises an open plan living area with basin/worktop and shower room.

The gardens lie principally to the south and are largely laid lawn, with attractive beech hedging, a centrally positioned rose clad pergola, with a mature beech tree on the western boundary. There is a small orchard to the side of the house.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating and bottled gas for the range cooker.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion

Council Tax: Band F

EPC: House: E

Local Authority:

Todber is a small hamlet lying between Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton and close to the thriving village of Marnhull, which has a good range of shops including a post office/general stores and a hairdresser. In addition, there are Church of England, Roman Catholic and Methodist churches, two primary schools, a nursery and a doctors’ surgery with pharmacy. Further facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury and Gillingham, which also has a mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo (120 minutes). For more comprehensive requirements there is the cathedral city of Salisbury to the east and the Georgian Spa town of Bath to the north.