Durweston, Blandford Forum

An immaculately presented Grade II Listed cottage with an abundance of character and charm in a popular village setting.

Accommodation - A stunning two bedroom semi-detached cottage in the typical Dorset style with white painted rendered elevations under a thatched roof, the home was comprehensively refurbished by the current owners. The accommodation has been reorganised to include all the essential conveniences but without loosing any of its charm and character, and the presentation is exceptional throughout. At the heart of the cottage is an impressive family kitchen/dining room with a beamed ceiling and gallery which doubles as a study and occasional bedroom. The kitchen comprises of wall and base units with a wooden counter top, space for a Rangemaster with extractor hood above, ceramic sink and an integrated fridge and dishwasher undercounter. The cosy sitting room is the perfect place to relax and features a large inglenook fireplace as a focal point. Off the separate hall there is a utility area and ground floor bathroom comprising of a shower/bath with glass screen, basin and w.c. There is also two useful storage cupboards and side access to the garden. Rising to the first floor, there are two double bedrooms with a front aspect view, and the sleeping accommodation is supplemented by a marvellous self-contained shepherd’s hut within the garden. The wiring and plumbing have been upgraded, a new boiler was installed in 2023 and the roof was re-thatched in 2017. The cottage is beautifully appointed and very practical, that is not only a very comfortable village home but would also make a perfect weekend retreat in a very popular village setting.

Outside - Fronting the village street there is plenty of parking next to the cottage and a side gate opens into the private enclosed garden. The well maintained garden is an undoubted feature of this property with a variety of flower and shrub beds interspersed with a lawn and sunny gravel seating area perfect for dining al-fresco. The garden also enjoys a superb self-contained shepherd's hut comprising of a bed, living area and ensuite shower room. Immediately behind the cottage there is a useful covered area with a tool shed and log store.

Situation - Durweston is situated just two miles north of Blandford and stands on the west bank of the River Stour. The village has a 500 year old church which has an unusual sculpture over the main door, thought to be that of St Elay - the patron of blacksmiths. Other amenities include a village hall and primary school. Blandford Forum is an interesting Georgian market town nearby which offers a good variety of shopping with a twice weekly market, bank, doctor surgeries, dentist, community hospital, supermarkets, and education for all ages, recreational and cultural facilities. The larger towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Dorchester are easily accessible. There are good schools in the area particularly in the private sector including Bryanston, Clayesmore, Canford, Sherborne and Milton Abbey. Recreation in the area includes golf at Blandford, Wareham and Broadstone water sports on Poole Harbour and the Jurassic Coast. Communications in the area include the A31 at Wimborne which provides a route to London along the M3/M27 and there are regular train services to London Waterloo from Salisbury, Poole and Dorchester.

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Services - All mains services. Gas central heating.

Material Information - Dorset Council Tax Band - C
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