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Poyntington, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Option Of No Onward Chain
  • Rural Outlook
  • Character Features

Description

A spacious four bedroom detached period home with generous gardens, double garage and beautiful rural outlook, located on a peaceful no through lane. Option of No Onward Chain.


Brockdown Cottage is a substantial detached period home built of stone elevations under a tiled roof. set within a level quarter acre plot in a highly sought after rural position. The property enjoys beautiful countryside views across a well known local beauty spot and benefits from excellent natural light, with many rooms enjoying a dual aspect. In June 2021, the cottage was upgraded with high quality, period style uPVC double glazed windows and doors throughout. The layout of Brockdown Cottage offers a wonderfully practical and flexible flow, ideal for family living. The cottage is well catered for with an entrance hall, utility room, and downstairs WC, all positioned conveniently to support the main living areas. The kitchen/breakfast room sits at the heart of the home, offering generous proportions and direct access to the dining room, making it ideal for everyday family life as well as entertaining. A study with an adjoining store room provides a quiet workspace, while a cosy snug offers the flexibility of an occasional fifth bedroom on the ground floor if required.  The sitting room is an impressive, full length space with feature stone fireplace and dual aspect windows framing the countryside views. From here, double doors open into the garden room, creating a seamless connection between the main living space and the garden. The staircase rises to a spacious first floor landing, giving access to all four bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys excellent proportions and includes its own ensuite bathroom. Three further bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, served by a wellappointed family bathroom. Several of the bedrooms enjoy elevated countryside views. The property fronts a quiet, no through country lane and is surrounded by beautiful countryside walks from the doorstep. The cottage also provides excellent scope for extension or reconfiguration, and being unlisted, buyers have greater freedom to adapt the home to their needs. A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, chain free period cottage with exceptional views, generous grounds, and huge potential—perfect for buyers seeking a well connected rural home they can personalise in this highly desirable area.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Tax Band F

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1800 Mbps, highest available upload speed 220 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

Brockdown Cottage is a substantial detached period home built of stone elevations under a tiled roof. set within a level quarter acre plot in a highly sought after rural position. The property enjoys beautiful countryside views across a well known local beauty spot and benefits from excellent natural light, with many rooms enjoying a dual aspect. In June 2021, the cottage was upgraded with high quality, period style uPVC double glazed windows and doors throughout. The layout of Brockdown Cottage offers a wonderfully practical and flexible flow, ideal for family living. The cottage is well catered for with an entrance hall, utility room, and downstairs WC, all positioned conveniently to support the main living areas. The kitchen/breakfast room sits at the heart of the home, offering generous proportions and direct access to the dining room, making it ideal for everyday family life as well as entertaining. A study with an adjoining store room provides a quiet workspace, while a cosy snug offers the flexibility of an occasional fifth bedroom on the ground floor if required.  The sitting room is an impressive, full length space with feature stone fireplace and dual aspect windows framing the countryside views. From here, double doors open into the garden room, creating a seamless connection between the main living space and the garden. The staircase rises to a spacious first floor landing, giving access to all four bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys excellent proportions and includes its own ensuite bathroom. Three further bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, served by a wellappointed family bathroom. Several of the bedrooms enjoy elevated countryside views. The property fronts a quiet, no through country lane and is surrounded by beautiful countryside walks from the doorstep. The cottage also provides excellent scope for extension or reconfiguration, and being unlisted, buyers have greater freedom to adapt the home to their needs. A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, chain free period cottage with exceptional views, generous grounds, and huge potential—perfect for buyers seeking a well connected rural home they can personalise in this highly desirable area.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Tax Band F

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1800 Mbps, highest available upload speed 220 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

A generous driveway provides parking for four to five vehicles, leading to a detached double garage. The majority of the gardens lie to the front of the property, mainly laid to lawn and providing a good degree of privacy together with a sunny aspect. There are various and well stocked beds together with interspersed trees and shrubs, a large sun terrace, greenhouse and summerhouse to enjoy. There is a gate with pathway to the rear where a small gravelled courtyard can be found, housing the oil storage tank and providing further storage.

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,235
Property: £ 490,000
Deposit: £ 49,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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