Bimport, Shaftesbury, Dorset

61 BIMPORT is a wonderful two double bedroom end of terrace period cottage built on local greenstone elevations under a tiled roof. The property has been loved and enjoyed by the same owners for almost 30 years who have tirelessly maintained and improved the cottage during that time to present a charming and comfortable home.
The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, a large bathroom, sitting room, dining room/study, kitchen breakfast room and a cloakroom. The property further benefits from a private rear garden with a gate out onto Castle Gardens behind, an open fireplace and being flat level walking distance to the High Street.

The historic town centre of Shaftesbury provides a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, post office, restaurants, pubs, schools and popular boutiques.

This cottage is a rare find so an early viewing is highly recommended to avoid missing out.

APPROACHED Via an original wrought iron gate to a private paved pathway leading to the front door.

ENTRANCE HALL: A light and spacious reception hall with dual aspect modern double glazed windows to front and side aspect, polished limestone flooring, heritage style radiator, electric meter cupboard, stairs to first floor, door into:

SITTING ROOM ( 14’2 x 13’1 ) A good sized room with modern double glazed window to front aspect, good ceiling height, heritage style radiator, TV point, original Victorian cast iron fireplace with decorative tiled detailing, wooden surround and tiled mantle creates a cosy focal point. Door leads into:

DINING ROOM/STUDY ( 9’ x 10’ ) A useful space that was originally the dining area but has been utilised into a study area with full height wooden shelving, radiator, ample power points and terracotta tiled flooring. Archway opens into:

INNER LOBBY: Tiled terracotta flooring, radiator, modern double glazed door to side access, storage cupboard housing the gas combi boiler, archway into kitchen and door to cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM: Modern white suite comprising a low level wc and wash hand basin sat atop a useful storage cupboard, radiator, extractor fan, tiled flooring.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM ( 13’5 x 13’ ) A recent extension, this fantastic room with vaulted ceilings is fitted with a matching range of farmhouse style wooden wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with contrasting granite worktops, space for a large range cooker with extractor hood over, built in dish washer, built in washing machine, space for a tall fridge freezer, integral pantry cupboard, wine racks, tiled flooring, dual aspect windows to side and rear aspect, ceiling spot lights, Velux window, radiator, ample space for a dining table and chairs, modern double glazed door opens onto the garden.

FIRST FLOOR: The stairs rise to the fist floor landing with doors to further rooms and a modern double glazed window providing a pretty outlook over the garden and countryside beyond. Access to a large boarded loft.

BEDROOM ONE ( 14’2 x 10’ ) A good sized double bedroom with a modern double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, chimney breast with fireside alcoves.

BEDROOM TWO ( 11’2 x 9’1 ) Another ample double bedroom with a modern double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in storage cupboard.

BATHROOM ( 10’11 x 9’ ) An excellent sized bathroom fitted with a matching white suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with shower attachments, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, tiled flooring, radiator, modern double glazed window to side aspect, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE: The rear garden is a delightful feature of the property being of a good but manageable size and is laid out in a traditional cottage style. Directly behind the cottage is an area of flagstone patio that provides an ideal space for garden furniture, a paved pathway leads down the garden flanked by herbaceous borders, flowering shrubs and raised flower beds, At the bottom of the garden is a wooden rose arch that leads into a shingled area with a useful wooden shed and a wooden gate that leads directly onto Castle Gardens. To the side is a wide walkway with a wooden gate leading to the front. The garden enjoys a sheltered and private situation fully enclosed by timber panel fencing and greenstone walls.

SERVICES: Mains Gas, Mains Drainage, Electric, Water, TV and Wifi.