Woolcotts, Woolcotts Lane , Gillingham

A charming Grade II listed cottage set in delightful gardens with far reaching views presenting an opportunity to modernise.

Description - Within the North Dorset village of Bourton, on Woolcott Lane, along which are a cluster of period houses and cottages, is a stone wall encasing an arched doorway. Opening this door, reveals a delightful, elevated cottage garden, within which the charming Wisteria clad Grade II listed cottage Woolcott stands. Believed to have been built in the early 18th century, this much loved home retains much of the original fabric of its early design in the form of oak beams and inglenook fireplaces. A small vestibule opens into a reception hall, where a small, cosy reception room oozing character, with exposed beams and a log burner standing within a large inglenook fireplace. Back into the entrance hall, one is drawn along to discover the principle reception room, a long room, which has functioned as a dining room and drawing room with a further log burner within the fireplace of the drawing room. There are 4 windows and a door that overlook and offer access to the garden. The kitchen, at the far end of the house has an aga and a boot room off the kitchen offering another means of access to the garden.

Returning to the entrance hall, the staircase rises to the first floor landing along which are two of the three bedrooms and a family bathroom. At the far end of the landing is an additional room through which the principle bedroom is found with a small ensuite shower room. The room one passes through to reach the main bedroom could, subject to gaining relevant permissions, evolve to offer a larger ensuite and dressing room to the main bedroom.

Outside - The garden is a delightful cottage garden. Slightly elevated, there are beautiful far-reaching views and the tower of St Georges Church in the foreground. A summer house and green house stand within and there is a mature apple tree, holly tree and flowerbeds. Beyond the wall which encase the arched doorway, is a parking area and single garage/ workshop. Leaving the property, there are numerous country walks nearby.

Situation - The village of Bourton is located in North Dorset with the River Stour running through, on the border with Somerset. Within the village is St George’s Church of England Primary School, Village Hall, The White Lion pub and a local garage with shop and Post Office. Despite its semi rural setting, the village is well connected for access to the A303 offering links to East and West. Further amenities are available in nearby Gillingham including a rail station offering direct services to London Waterloo. A wider range of facilities in Wincanton and Shaftesbury are available.