Tower Hill, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, DT11

1 WHITELANDS is an attractive 3/4 bedroom semi detached period thatched cottage with whitewashed rendered elevations built in the late 1800's.
The cottage has been enjoyed as a much loved comfortable home for the past 35 years having been well maintained and improved to provide deceptively spacious and adaptable living accommodation arranged over two floors to incorporate a wonderful farmhouse style kitchen, two reception rooms, 3 double bedrooms with ground floor office/bedroom four, utility room and retaining charming character features throughout.
The cottage enjoys a quiet location in this popular and sought after North Dorset village with beautiful cottage gardens, parking and garage storage, close to village amenities including community run shop and post office, pub and Clayesmore school.

An early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.

APPROACHED from Tower Hill via private road giving access onto a generous parking apron for two vehicles, detached garage/store with painted wooden door ( in need of attention), connecting pathways meander across pretty cottage gardens to raised flagstone steps.

PORCH: Brick and stone plinth pitched thatched canopy, solid oak door, quarry tiled floor, small paned glazed interior door.

HALLWAY: Stripped pine floor boards, radiator, spot lights, stairwell to first floor, antique stripped pine door into:

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN ( 20'4 x 14' ) Wonderful room nicely proportioned with good ceiling height equipped with a range of hand painted shaker style wall and floor cupboards with matching drawers and trim, contrasting tiled work surfaces, splash backs, inset sink and drainer, useful pantry cupboards, plumbing for dish washer, antique terracotta floor tiles, freestanding 'Rangemaster' cooker with electric hob and double ovens, useful built in alcove cupboards with shelving, built in dresser, small paned casement window enjoys pleasant outlook over garden.

UTILITY ROOM ( 10'5 x 8' ) Nicely proportioned room with triplex roof covering, wall cupboards, tiled work tops, plumbing for appliances, radiator, terracotta floor tiles, wooden door with glazed top panel enjoys outlook and access onto rear courtyard garden.

SITTING ROOM ( 19' x 11' ) Cosy room nicely proportioned with good ceiling height, attractive feature fireplace with decorative wooden surround and mantle with tiled hearth, inset electric stove, alcove casement window enjoys outlook onto pretty gardens, stripped floor boards, glazed double doors open into:

OFFICE/BEDROOM FOUR ( 12' x 9' ) Bright and airy room with good ceiling height, halogen spot lights, shelving, cupboards and drawers, deep built in cupboard, french doors enjoy access and outlook onto rear garden.

CLOAKROOM: White suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, radiator, window, electric meter cupboard.

DRAWING ROOM ( 21' x 12' ) Versatile room formerly used as an art studio. Well proportioned with good ceiling height, triple aspect with Velux skylights, stripped pine floor boards, built in book shelves with matching floor cupboards, return island worktops, radiator, power points, TV point, french doors provide access onto sun terrace and enjoy outlook over cottage gardens.

STAIRWELL: Return stairs to landing with banister post and wooden handrail.

LANDING: Exposed beams, casement window enjoys field views, doors to further rooms.

SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprising of low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, walk in shower cubicle with wall mounted mira shower, radiator, ceramic tiled splash backs, heated towel rail, window.

MASTER BEDROOM ( 14' x 12' ) Well proportioned room with good ceiling height, radiator, casement window overlooks rear garden and fields beyond, TV point.
ENSUITE BATHROOM: Matching white suite comprising of moulded acrylic corner bath with shower screen and wall mounted shower attachments, low level wc, wash hand basin, built in cupboards, eaves storage, attractive Victorian fireplace.

BEDROOM TWO ( 13' x 12' ) A large double bedroom with attractive cast iron Victorian fireplace, cottage window overlooks the gardens and countryside beyond, TV point and ample power points.

BEDROOM THREE ( 14'6 x 9 ) Bright airy room, double aspect with feature Victorian fireplace, radiator, dual aspect windows overlooking cottage gardens and countryside beyond.

OUTSIDE: The front garden is an attractive and delightful feature laid out in a traditional cottage style predominantly laid to lawn edged with well stocked flower, shrub and herbaceous borders. The garden has been beautifully maintained and is planted with a variety of established flowering shrubs and plants including Fuchsias and Roses with a pretty trellis archway supporting varieties of climbing roses, mature apple trees all enclosed by well clipped box hedging and timber fencing. An outside tap, useful tool shed and area of raised sun terrace. The rear courtyard garden is arranged over two shallow levels put down to Cotswold scalpins with the raised section enclosed by railway sleepers creating an area of sun terrace all enclosed by timber fencing with views across neighbouring fields.

SERVICES: Oil, electric, water, telephone, drainage.

TENURE: Freehold
EPC: TBC
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E