Terraced house for sale in Cattistock, Dorchester, Dorset DT2

A charming two bedroom Grade II listed, period cottage in the heart of this most popular village, close to countryside walks and the village pub.

The Property

This pretty period cottage is within the conservation area of this popular village and within easy walking distance of the village pub, shop/post office and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Jasmine Cottage has been lovingly maintained by the current owner, to create a well-appointed interior which mixes a fine blend of period features with modern fitments.

The ground floor accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room with woodburning stove, kitchen and wc. Off the kitchen is a small lobby with access to the garden and larder.

Stairs rise to the first floor to two double bedrooms and modern bathroom suite.

Outside

To the rear of the cottage is a good size rear garden mainly laid to lawn, with mature shrubs, and has a patio abutting the house taking advantage of the afternoon/evening sun. Beyond is an area formerly used as a vegetable garden but not currently maintained.

Situation

Cattistock is within both a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cattistock is a village of considerable character and has a village store/post office, village hall, children's playground, coffee shop, noted Victorian parish church and well regarded public house (The Fox and Hounds), cricket ground, tennis courts and football pitch.

Local facilities in Maiden Newton, about 1.5 miles, include shops, petrol station, primary school, doctor's surgery and rail station on the Dorchester/Yeovil to Bristol line. This is one of the few villages in the area to have a wide range of facilities, including a public house and restaurant.

There are many more hostelries in the surrounding area including the renowned Summer Lodge at Evershot.

The beautiful rolling countryside is well interspersed with footpaths and bridleways giving access to many areas of outstanding beauty.

The area is renowned for schooling. State schools include primary schools at Maiden Newton and Evershot and secondary school at Beaminster. Preparatory schools at Sherborne, Leweston, Sunninghill, Knighton House and Sandroyd. Public schools include Sherborne, Leweston, Canford, Bryanston, Milton Abbey and St Mary's Shaftesbury (girls).

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Electric heating.

Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that you are likely to get mobile coverage both indoors and outdoors ()

Local Authority

Dorset Council and

Council Tax Band: C
EPC: F