Kingston, Sturminster Newton

A characterful Grade II listed extended and sympathetically modernised thatched house with a lovely south-facing gardener's garden of about a third of an acre.

The Property - Rosemary Cottage is a Grade II listed detached house of painted rendered elevations under a thatched roof. The house has been extended by the current owners and offers characterful and charming accommodation expertly combining old and new. The kitchen / dining / family room is at the rear of the house, south facing and equipped with modern quality appliances, sleek quartz worktops and ample storage and is a superb family or entertaining space. There are three additional reception rooms on the ground floor and period features which include flagstone floors, deep window sills, a bressummer beam, bread oven and a feature well. There is also a useful utility / laundry room, cloakroom and workshop.

On the first floor the master bedroom has a recently fitted ensuite bathroom and dressing area and there are two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a second floor attic room with useful walk-in storage beyond. Listed Building Consent, now lapsed was granted for a further extension to the day room.

Outside - The property is approached from the lane via wrought iron gates on to a private drive with parking for a number of cars and large insulated timber work shop with light and power, which could be adapted into a garage, if required. The main garden is at the back of the house and is a real delight with vibrant and colourful flower and shrub beds and borders, some mature trees, neat paths mown through and a summerhouse. Tri-fold doors from the kitchen / dining room open to a sun-trap terrace.

Situation - Kingston is one of several hamlets that make up the parish of Hazelbury Bryan, which is surrounded by breath-taking countryside that stretches towards Bulbarrow and the escarpment to the east. There are numerous paths and bridleways crisscrossing the countryside giving ample opportunity for walking and riding.

Hazelbury Bryan has a shop/post office, school, public house and village hall. Sturminster Newton, which is the nearest market town, offers a good range of shops, schools and other amenities. The larger towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil are accessible as are the coastal resorts of Poole and Weymouth.

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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating system.

Material Information - Standard, superfast& ultrafast broadband is available.
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Council Tax Band: F
EPC: Exempt - Grade II listed.