Sunnybank Cottages, Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire

4 SUNNYBANK COTTAGES is a simply gorgeous 2 bedroom Grade II listed cottage built of local greenstone elevations under a thatched roof. The property has been maintained and improved to a very high standard by the current owner to present a cosy, character filled cottage in fantastic order throughout.

The accommodation comprises two good sized double bedrooms, a first floor bathroom, sitting room, kitchen and utility room. Further benefits include ample off road parking for two vehicles, beautiful front and rear gardens, period features and no onward chain.
The cottage is situated in the heart of the ever popular Dorset village of Donhead St Mary which enjoys a blissfully peaceful situation with the added convenience of only being 2.5 miles outside of the main town of Shaftesbury.

This property would make a fantastic country home or weekend retreat so absolutely has to be viewed to be fully appreciated!

APPRAOCHED Via easy pull in from the lane onto an area of gravel hard standing providing ample off road parking for two good sized vehicles. Shallow steps lead up to a wooden gate opening into the front garden, An original painted wooden stable door opens into:

ENTRANCE HALL: A small reception area with wooden part glazed doors leading to further rooms.

KITCHEN ( 12’5 x 6’2 ) The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of painted wooden wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with solid white granite work tops over, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, under counter slim line dishwasher, under counter fridge, newly installed electric oven with four ring electric hob, extractor hood, curtained open shelving, under stairs storage cupboard, tiled splash backs, wooden flooring, attractive exposed stone, ceiling spot lights, wooden window to front aspect over looking the front garden, wooden latch door opens into:

UTILITY ROOM ( 7’8 x 7’5 ) A very useful additional space with wooden worktops with cupboards under and painted wooden wall cupboard over, under counter washing machine, wooden flooring, exposed greenstone wall, electric wall heater, single glazed wooden window, original wooden stable door leads out to the rear garden.

SITTING ROOM ( 14’6 x 12’2 ) A beautiful room full of character with a stunning exposed stone inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth and housing a working wood burner, useful fireside alcoves, wood flooring, exposed ceiling beam, TV point, wall lights, single glazed wooden window to front aspect over looking the front garden, benched alcove ideal for a small table, wooden latch door opens to reveal stairs to first floor and further door opens into:

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM TWO ( 14’2 x 7’5 ) An excellent sized room providing an ample double bedroom with twin wooden windows over looking the rear garden, Velux windows, wall mounted electric heater.

LANDING: Stairs rise to a light and open first floor landing with wooden window to rear aspect, electric wall heater, exposed beams, airing cupboard housing modern hot water cylinder and doors to further rooms.

BEDROOM ONE ( 12’4 x 11’5 ) A beautiful bedroom with exposed beams, dual aspect wooden windows over looking the front and rear gardens, chimney breast with alcove storage cupboards, built in double wardrobe.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with wall mounted shower fittings and glazed screen, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, wooden window to front aspect, exposed beams, tiled flooring, loft hatch.

OUTSIDE: The gardens are a delightful feature of the cottage and can boast the rare benefit of being able to sit and enjoy both front and rear sections. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn with a useful wood store, arbour seating and ample space for a table and chairs. Fully enclosed by mature hedgerows, flowering shrubs and timber fencing. The rear garden is a terrific size and stretches to approx 70ft in length, from the back door shallow steps lead up to an area of established lawn with a flagstone patio. A herbaceous border with attractive Victorian metal gates open into a further area of garden with a central apple tree surrounded by mature lawns and flowering shrubs. The current owner has introduced a fantastic open fronted wooden outbuilding that creates a private and sheltered seating area ideal for relaxing or eating in complete peace.

SERVICES: Mains Drainage, electric, water, TV and telephone.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
EPC RATING: E
TENURE: Freehold