Semi-detached house for sale in Littlewindsor, Beaminster, Dorset DT8

This 'beautifully modernised' 18th century Grade II listed cottage resides in the small rural hamlet of Littlewindsor. In excellent order throughout the property offers spacious accommodation across two floors including a characterful sitting room and an additional reception room inkeeping with the character of the original cottage. The kitchen/breakfast room offers a sensational bespoke fitted kitchen by Dorset Kitchens in Beaminster as well as an aga, perfect for cosy country living. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, packed with character features and wonderful country views. Outside there is a large garden with a garden studio, perfect for work or entertaining. Parking for four vehicles. The cottage has oil-fired central heating, extensive secondary glazing and is arranged in more detail over two floors as follows:-

Accommodation

A storm porch sits above the entrance door which opens into the hall with staircase rising finished with a wrought iron balustrading. Solid wood latch doors off to the kitchen and further internal hall.

The kitchen/breakfast room is impressive being dual aspect and fitted with a bespoke kitchen by Dorset Kitchen of Beaminster, with space to seat 6 people. The cupboards are in a soft grey blue with complimentary granite over. Fitted appliances include a 4 door aga, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Double Belfast sink. Exposed brickwork, floor and wall tiling. The utility/boot room can be found off the inner hall with a second Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine and storage with solid wood counter top.

The sitting room is accessed via the kitchen/breakfast room and again is dual aspect with a semi-glazed door out to the garden terrace. The central feature of this spacious room is the stunning Inglenook fireplace with wood burner. The flooring is solid oak. Beams extend across the ceiling.

Returning to the hall, a second inner hallway has stable doors off to the utility and also to the garden room to the rear of the house. This additional reception room is in keeping with the character of the original cottage. With solid oak flooring and two sets of French doors opening out into the extensive terrace. A perfect place to entertain with space to seat 8 people at the table.

Rising to the landing, there are two excellent built-in storage units including an airing cupboard and immersion heater. The three bedrooms all have exposed original wooden beams including one with a vaulted ceiling and all with country views to the rear. Three double bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have a large storage cupboard used as wardrobes with high shelving over the rails.

The loft is accessed via a Large hatch in bedroom one, via a drop ladder, which is boarded, insulated and lit. This area gives extensive storage over the main part of the house.

The family shower room; Large enclosed shower unit with large rainfall shower head, W.C and a designer sink on a freestanding cupboard and Built-in storage cupboards

Outside

On exiting the lounge or garden room at the rear you are greeted by a large expanse of sandstone terrace that makes an excellent all year round alfresco entertaining area. A path takes you up through the garden, which is separated into decorative and productive areas with mature trees including an apple tree and shrubs. The garden has country views to the rear. Residing in the garden is a useful garden studio which could be used for work or leisure. Access to the rear via the secure side gates. Parking for three vehicles to the front of the cottage and parking to the side for a small car.

Situation

Littlewindsor is a small hamlet a short distance from the villages of Mosterton, Drimpton and the village of Broadwindsor with amenities including public houses, village halls, churches, primary schools, community shop, post office facilities and an interesting 'craft centre' which has a variety of local studios and a tea room/restaurant. The nearest town of Beaminster (3 miles) offers many facilities including a good range of shops, churches, post office, library, hairdressers, two schools, restaurants, health centres, other professional services and many social and sporting facilities. Littlewindsor is surrounded by scenic countryside walks, many of which lead to the local surrounding villages, giving you a perfect opportunity to stop at any of the above-mentioned amenities, mid walk across the countryside. Walking, cycling and riding opportunities are also plentiful in this area. A comprehensive range of shops, including Waitrose can be found at Crewkerne, approximately 4.8 miles away, which also has a main railway line direct to Waterloo. The vibrant market town of Bridport is 8.5miles with its excellent art and musical events. The Jurassic coast is only 11.2 miles.

Services

Mains electricity
The property has a private water supply on their own land
The property has private drainage.

Broadband
Standard and Ultrafast are generally available.

Mobile Phone
Your are likely to have good coverage with EE/Vodafone/02/3 outdoors.
EE/Vodafone - good coverage for voice and data indoors.
02 - good coverage for voice not data indoors. Our vendor uses 02 with boosters indoors for better coverage.
3 -no signal indoors.
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Local Authority

Dorset Council -
Council Tax Band D.

Property Information

There are no present planning applications of which we aware that will impact the property
The flood risk for both surface water and rivers is very low risk.
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