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" A pretty semi detached period Grade II listed thatched cottage with approximate 73' x 69' rear garden, situated in this sought after village.

*Entrance Porch * Dining room * Inner Lobby * Lounge * Kitchen * Rear Entrance Lobby * Cloakroom *Bathroom * 2 Bedrooms * Guest Bedroom * Garage * Large rear garden *

DESCRIPTION

The property has colour washed elevations under a recently re-thatched roof and is believed to be in excess of 400 years old and retains much of its original character with its exposed beams and Inglenook fireplace.

Features include:

Night storage heating
Garden 69ft in length by 73ft at its narrowest point
NO UPPER CHAIN

LOCATION

Winterborne Houghton is a small village away from all main roads. The surrounding Countryside is some of Dorset's finest local beauty spots of Milton Abbas and Bulbarrow only a short drive away. The neighbouring village of Winterborne Stickland lies 1 mile to the East and offers a range of amenities to meet daily requirements.

DIRECTIONS

From Blandford market place proceed past the Crown Hotel and over the roundabout. Take the 2nd right signposted Winterborne Stickland. As you enter the village bear left through the village and take the right turn sign posted Winterborne Houghton. On entering the village of Winterborne Houghton proceed beyond the junction and the property can be found on your right after a short distance.

Stable door with glazed panel to:-

ENTRANCE PORCH

2 windows to side aspect giving natural light, glazed panel door to:-

DINING ROOM 11'10 x 9' (3.61m x 2.74m)

With window to front aspect and seat under, pine latched door and stairs to first floor, night storage heater, exposed brick wall with wood beam above, wall light.

INNER LOBBY

With window overlooking garden, stairs extending to main bedroom.

LOUNGE 16'11 max x 12'2 (5.16m max x 3.71m)

Measurement includes inglenook fireplace with bressemer beam above and grate, feature arch adjacent with display mantel, 2 windows to front aspect one having a window seat under, night storage heater, exposed beam, high level electric meter fuse box cupboard, 1 wall light, glazed panelled door to:-

KITCHEN 16'7 x 6'11 (5.05m x 2.11m)

With hardwood double glazed sealed window unit overlooking rear garden, further double glazed sealed unit window to side aspect, range of base and wall units, curved work surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, built in electric double oven, four ring electric hob and cooker hood above, tall unit adjacent, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, space for under work surface fridge, night storage heater, stable door to rear garden, additional velux window giving additional light, telephone point.

REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY

Night storage heater with pine double cupboard above, glazed panel door to rear garden.

CLOAKROOM

Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, window giving natural light.

BATHROOM

Suite comprising panel bath with mixer tap/shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, shaver light and electric heated towel rail.

1ST FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 14'2 max 12'6 max (4.32m max 3.81m max)

With sloping ceilings and exposed beams, night storage heater, double aspect, built in double wardrobe and matching cupboards, access to this bedroom is via staircase in inner lobby.

GUEST ROOM 13'3 x 6'1 (4.04m x 1.85m)

Measurement includes built in bed with storage space under, built in double cupboard, window to front aspect, night storage heater. Access to Guest room and bedroom 2 is via staircase in Dining Room.

BEDROOM 2 13'3 x 9'5 (4.04m x 2.87m)

Window to front aspect, night storage heater, built in bed with storage area under, display plinths and shelving adjacent. Further built in double cupboard, 2 wall lights.

OUTSIDE

Small frontage laid to pebbles with brick edging, tarmacadam drive adjacent leads to attached SINGLE GARAGE 15'2 x 8'4 (4.62m x 2.54m) with light and power, single up and over door, sliding door to rear garden.

The large rear garden is the undoubted feature of the property measuring 69ft in length by 73ft at its narrowest point spreading out wider to rear boundary. The garden is predominately bounded by thick established hedging giving an excellent degree of privacy, being predominately lawned, concrete hard standing areas adjacent to property with retaining walls and steps leading to lawned gardens, with well stocked flower shrub beds and included in the sale is the timber shed, summer house, and garden shed.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "