Detached house to rent in Barrow Hill, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10

Available immediately for an initial 12 month tenancy with preference for a longer term tenancy. Not suitable for young children due to layout of the garden. Pet considered at Landlords discretion. Rent includes garden maintenance.

A charming three bedroom thatched cottage situated within walking distance of local amenities.

The property offers many character features typical of a country cottage including an inglenook fireplace and beamed ceilings. It has been modernised with gas central heating, wooden framed double glazing, and a wood burner.

The accommodation comprises sitting room, spacious kitchen diner, utility room, bathroom and three bedrooms one of which has an en-suite shower room.

The garden is landscaped with a water feature and Japanese tea room. The cost of garden maintenance is included in the rent. There is off street parking and a single garage.

The rent is exclusive of all utility bills including council tax, mains gas, electric, water and drainage.
As stated on the Ofcom website, indoor mobile signal is limited, outdoor mobile signal is likely and ultrafast broadband is provided to the property. There is a medium risk of flooding from surface water and very low risk of flooding from rivers and the sea as stated by the website. The property has gas central heating and will be let unfurnished.

Rent - £1500 per month / £346 per week
Holding Deposit - £346
Security Deposit - £1730
No deposit option available via Reposit
EPC Band - D
Council Tax Band - D

Outside

The property has a stone retaining wall to the front with pedestrian access to the side leading to the semi-circular patio with a high retaining wall and steps to the garden which is a particular feature of the property. It is laid out in a Japanese style with low box hedging, a water feature, pergolas with mature climbing plants and gravelled areas. The Japanese tea room has louvre folding doors, light, heat and power.

Situation

Stalbridge is Dorset’s smallest town boasting a busy traditional High Street with many shops and businesses including post office, butcher, hairdresser, doctors, dentist, cycle shop and busy local supermarket. Many businesses are second or third generation family run and help to provide an excellent community which also has a church and primary school. The market town of Sturminster Newton is approximately 6 miles to the south and the larger towns of Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Wincanton are within a 20 minute drive. Road links are excellent with the A30 at Henstridge and A303 at Wincanton and Templecombe (3.5 miles) has a mainline railway to London Waterloo. The surrounding area has an abundance of good quality schools and some of the finest countryside with excellent walking, cycling and riding. The coast at Bournemouth/Poole is within an hour's drive.