Martinstown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Charming cottage and barn with mature gardens in the heart of this thriving village.

Description

Although The Old Cottage is not listed, the property is likely to have 18th century origins and is thought to have once been thatched. Situated on a no through track on the western edge of the village, this charming property has classical proportions and a lovely mix of character, period charm, along with contemporary elements including a recent extension. The house has well presented accommodation internally, arranged over two floors with rustic stone exterior elevations, under a slate roof. A stone path leads to the front door, opening into an elegant drawing room with exposed ceiling beam and open fireplace with stone surround. Adjacent is a sitting room, also with fireplace and an attractive stripped wood floor. A rear hall has stairs to the first floor, a loo and beyond that is the dining room, with stripped wood floor, ceiling beams and a fireplace. Adjacent to this is the recently constructed garden room with double doors to outside and beyond a useful utility room with stone cobbled floor. At the rear of the house, facing west is a bright, well fitted kitchen with AGA and flagstone floor and stable door to a terrace. On the first floor is a principal bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
To the front of the house is a small level area of garden enclosed by attractive metal railings and laid to lawn. To the side of the house is a gravelled area for parking and double wooden gates leading into the rear garden where further parking is available if required together with access to an attractive old stone barn, currently used for storage, but with numerous other options for conversion subject to the necessary consents. The rear gardens are a mostly laid to lawn, bordered with a brick wall and hedging and with some attractive mature trees, shrubs and borders. Immediately to the rear of the house, outside the kitchen is a terrace facing west. From the garden, there are lovely views of the surrounding hills. In the north west corner is a thatched Bothy, with planning consent (P/HOU/2022/02470) or extension and conversion to ancillary accommodation. A stone outbuilding in the centre of the garden provides useful storage.

Location

The picturesque village of Martinstown is set amidst rolling West Dorset countryside and is without question one of the more favourable villages in the area, having managed to retain an excellent range of facilities and a vibrant community.

In the village is The Brewers Arms pub, the 12th century Parish Church of St Martin, farm shop, village shop, village hall and playground.

The County town of Dorchester is just 3.5 miles to the north east and provides an excellent range of facilities including schools, restaurants, shops, pubs and a Waitrose supermarket.

The seaside towns of Weymouth (8 miles) and Bridport (12 miles) are also easily accessible.

Communications in the area include a regular train service from Dorchester to London Waterloo taking just over 2 ½ hours and access onto the A354 providing a north/south route and the A35 providing an east/west link.

Bournemouth International Airport has flights to an increasing number of European destinations.

Sporting facilities in the area include hunting with the Cattistock Hunt and golf at Dorchester (Came Down), Yeovil and Sherborne.

Water sports are available along the stunning Dorset coastline at Weymouth Bay, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

West Dorset is also renowned for country sports with many superb shoots and fishing opportunities.

Education
The area is well known for a number of well regarded schools, both state and private. Including a Primary School at Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester Middle School and Thomas Hardye secondary also in Dorchester.

Independent schooling at Bryanston, Canford, Milton Abbey and the Sherborne schools at secondary level and Dumpton, Sandroyd, Hanford, Sunninghill and Port Regis at Preparatory level.

Square Footage: 2,195 sq ft



Directions

At Monkeys Jump roundabout where the A37 and the A35 by-pass converge west of Dorchester follow the sign to Martinstown, via Bridport Road and into Mallards Green. Proceed for about 1¾ miles to the T-junction in the village and turn right onto B3159, Burnside. Continue through the village for about ½ mile, passing the church on the right and approaching the Brewers Arms pub. Turn up to the right just in front of the pub and The Old Cottage is the next property on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Services
Mains electricity, water & drainage. Gas fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.