Okeford Fitzpaine
- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- A Rare and Delightful Country Retreat
- Beautifully Refurbished Character Cottage Combining Period Charm With Modern Comfort
- Three Double Bedrooms Including Principal Suite, Plus Versatile Landing/Study Space
- Cottage-Style Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Comfortable Sitting Room With Log Burner And Charming Garden Room, Both Showcasing Original Features
- Detached, Fully Serviced Brick Barn With Excellent Conversion Potential (STPP)
- Peaceful No-Through Road Setting With Direct Access To Stunning Hardy Countryside Walks
Description
DESCRIPTION
Tucked away at the end of a peaceful no-through road, Fippenny Cottage is a truly special home enjoying immediate access to outstanding countryside walks through the iconic landscapes associated with Thomas Hardy. The property is perfectly positioned just a short stroll from the highly regarded Royal Oak public house and the well-stocked village shop, which conveniently incorporates a Post Office.
The cottage has been the subject of a comprehensive and sympathetic refurbishment by the current owner, who has taken great care to preserve its charm and character. Beautifully presented throughout, the accommodation offers both comfort and versatility.
The property comprises a welcoming kitchen/breakfast room, a cosy sitting room featuring a log burner, a separate dining room, entrance hall, and cloakroom. The first floor offers a generous landing utilised as a study, along with a principal bedroom suite with en suite shower room, two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, and a...
OUTSIDE
The beautifully landscaped gardens are a particular feature of the property, with separate access and offering a delightful combination of lawned areas, a productive vegetable garden, and an abundance of mature fruit trees. Further benefits include a timber open barn and a well-equipped potting shed with both power and water.
DETACHED BARN
Positioned to the rear of the property is a substantial detached brick barn beneath a traditional clay tiled roof. Fully serviced with internet, water, drainage and electricity, and featuring a mezzanine level, the barn presents an exciting opportunity for conversion into additional accommodation or a home office/studio, subject to the necessary consents.
LOCATION
Sturminster Newton 4 miles, Shaftesbury 11 miles
Mainline Train Services: Gillingham to London Waterloo (2hrs).
The walking and cycling opportunities from the property are extensive. The footpath opposite the property links directly to some outstanding walks across the truly beautiful `Thomas Hardy` countryside. Further walking, cycling and riding can be enjoyed along The Wessex Ridgeway and Dorset Trailway.
Okeford Fitzpaine is a delightful Dorset Village with thatched cottages, pretty church, Village Hall and an active village community. There is a shop with post office and a very well regarded pub - The Royal Oak. There are two farm shops within easy reach, selling organic and local produce in Enford and Child Okeford. The nearest town is Sturminster Newton which offers a variety of shops, pubs and coffee houses, similarly the nearby Georgian town of Blandford Forum hosts large supermarkets and wide ranging leisure facilities. The famous Dorset Jurassic Coast and the Isle...
TENURE
The property is freehold
SERVICES
Mains water, sewage, electricity, mains gas fired central heating
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset County Council, Tax Band D,
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Full Details- 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: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- 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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