Cottage for sale in Glue Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10

**1800 square feet**A fabulous chance to purchase a recently re-furbished semi detached character cottage, offering spacious and flexible accommodation amounting to in excess of 1800 square feet (167sq. M) of living space. The cottage boasts three double sized bedrooms, three reception rooms and some delightful views over the nearby countryside. It is ideally located where town and country merge - within walking distance to the town, which offers a full range of facilities The original cottage dates back to the 1800's with the wrap around extension being added, we believe in the early 1980's. Over the last four years our sellers have invested a great deal of time and energy in transforming a dated property into a stylish, contemporary home, which retains many character features and will satisfy many potential buyers' needs. The cottage has benefitted from a re- configuration, which has resulted in better use of space and provides a separate utility with shower room plus a good sized modern family shower room. A new central heating system has been fitted with a combination of modern and traditional style radiators and the kitchen units have been replaced with a range of soft closing cupboards, supplied by Wren and boast solid oak and quartz worksurfaces plus some appliances. All the flooring is new with a mix of oak flooring, slate tiles or carpeting, the electrics have been updated and the conservatory replaced in uPVC for easy maintenance. All the internal doors have been changed to bespoke solid wood latch with 'Suffolk' furniture, the flat roof has been replaced and benefits from the remainder of the 20 year guarantee plus two bespoke staircases have been fitted. Outside, the garden has undergone some landscaping, which has allowed plenty of natural light and a new electric remote controlled garage door installed. Viewing is essential to truly appreciate this home and how it will meet many requirements.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

The property is approached from the pavement via a metal gate that opens to a path leading to the front door. This opens into the entrance hall with wall light, tiled floor and bespoke staircase rising to the first floor plus latch doors to the dining room and to the:-

Snug

Window with deep sill overlooking the front garden. Exposed ceiling beams. Wall lights. Part wood panelled walls. Radiator. Power points. Latch door to the rear hall.

Dining Room

Window with seat under overlooking the front garden. Exposed ceiling beams. Wall lights. Upright radiator. Power points. Fireplace with timber beam, wood burner and tiled heath. Latch door to the:-

Kitchen

Two windows to the rear aspect. Central ceiling lights. Traditional style radiator. Power points. Fitted with a stylish, modern range of kitchen soft closing units consisting of floor cupboards, tall larder cupboard, two separate drawer units and central island with 'Teltos' quartz top and open shelves and floor cupboards. Solid oak work surfaces with upstand and ceramic sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap and tiled splash back. Integrated fridge/freezer. Gas range cooker with tiled splash back. Oak flooring. Latch doors to the rear hall and to the:-

Inner Hall

Smoke detector. Wall light. High level cupboard housing the electrical consumer unit. 'Hive' control for the heating. Traditional style radiator. Power points. Slate tiled floor. Bespoke oak staircase with glass balustrade rising to the first floor with recess under, stable door to the conservatory and latch doors to the shower room and to the:-

Sitting Room

Boasting a double aspect with window to the front and overlooking the garden to the side - both fitted with wooden shutters. Wall lights. Radiator. Power points. Oak flooring.

Conservatory

Of uPVC double glazed construction with pitched roof, windows to the front, rear and side plus double doors opening out to the garden. Wall light. Slate tiled floor.

Shower Room

Obscured glazed window with tiled sill to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Traditional style combined radiator/towel rail. Power points. Fitted with a stylish contemporary suite consisting of large walk in shower cubicle with stone tiled walls, glass screen and choice monsoon or hand held shower head, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Slate tiled floor.

Rear Hall

Recessed ceiling lights with automatic lighting sensor. Smoke detector. Coat hooks. Power points. Opening to under stairs storage, built in cupboard with shelves and further cupboard housing the gas fired central heating boiler. Oak flooring. Latch door to the:-

Utility And Shower

Utility - obscured glazed window to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Power points. Fitted with beech work surfaces, ceramic sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap and tiled splash back, floor cupboard and space and plumbing under for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for further under counter appliances. Oak flooring.
Shower Room - Obscured glazed window to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Chrome heated towel rail. Shower cubicle with tiled walls, glass screen and choice of shower head. Tiled floor.

First Floor

Landing

From the inner hall the main staircase rises to a bright landing with obscured glazed windows to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights with automatic sensor lighting. Radiator. Large storage cupboard. Exposed painted floor boards. Doors to bedroom one and the cloakroom and steps down to the galleried landing, which has a window to the front aspect enjoying a partial rural view. The galleried landing has recessed ceiling lights, access to the loft space with pull down ladder, radiator and power point plus exposed painted floorboards and latch doors to bedrooms two and three.

Bedroom One

Boasting a double outlook with windows to the front and side - both fitted with wooden shutters and enjoying some rural view. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points. Over stairs wardrobe fitted with a hanging rail.

Bedroom Two

Window to the front with partial countryside view. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Three

Window to the front with partial rural outlook. Wall light. Radiator. Power points. Exposed painted floorboards.

Cloakroom

Latch door and step into the cloakroom. Obscured glazed window to the rear elevation. Wall light. Fitted with a low level WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Exposed painted floorboards.

Outside

Double Garage/Workshop And Parking

Electric remote controlled up and over door to one side and pedestrian door to the other. Window to the rear and garden. Power supply. Parking for two to three cars in front of the garage. Metal gate opening to the main garden.

Gardens

To the front of the cottage there are beds planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers plus the original flagstone paths and enclosed by metal railings. The main garden lies to the side and is mostly laid to lawn edged by well stocked shrub and flower beds as well as trees. The garden is fully enclosed by timber and brick walling and enjoys a sunny aspect.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating E
Council Tax Band C
Gas Fired Central Heating from a Combination Boiler
uPVC Double Glazed
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Directions

From Sturminster Newton

Leave the town via Bridge Street at the traffic lights continue over the bridge and turn right onto the A357 heading towards Sherborne. Take the next turning left into Glue Hill, signposted Hazelbury Bryan. Continue for a short while and the property will be found on the left hand side. Postcode DT10 2DJ