4 bedroom cottage

Welcome to Staddlestones, a former farmhouse dating back to the C17. This detached thatched Grade II listed house boasts considerable charm, reminiscent of a bygone age. One of the oldest properties in this popular village the dwelling has retained much of its original character, with exposed timber beams, inglenook fireplace, additional fireplaces, latch doors, and twin staircases rising to the first floor. This fine village house occupies a private plot of some 0.4-acre, with a studio and carport outbuilding.

Staddlestones provides some 2,797 ft2 of accommodation. Entering through the front door into the welcoming ENTRANCE HALL, the feeling of both space and character is immediately evident. Off the hall is a discreet SHOWER ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM with WC, vanity unit, shower cubicle, wall-mounted boiler and, rather sensibly, plumbing / space for a washing machine. Adjacent is the STUDY, alternatively an additional bedroom. A panelled door leads through to the splendid SITTING ROOM, with exposed timber beamed ceiling, centred around the feature Inglenook style fireplace with bressummer beam and the cosy wood burning stove for those cooler months. A latch door leads to the INNER LOBBY with useful storage and step to the KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM. In true cottage style, the property is often as not entered though the stable style door from the gardens into the kitchen. Overlooking the courtyard and the garden the kitchen breakfast room is light and airy and is once again of generous proportions. There is an array of hand painted cupboards and drawers with Corian™ work surfaces over. There is space for a dishwasher and a Rangemaster™ oven. A delightful focal point is the chimney recess; bressummer beam, vestiges of a bread oven, slate hearth, and warming wood-burning stove, flanked either side with ever useful larder cupboards. The DINING ROOM is ideal for entertaining, able to accommodate a large dining table, twin shuttered windows provide views over the gardens. A door leads to the side entrance lobby with the second staircase rising to the first floor (the first staircase rises from the sitting room). Concluding the ground floor versatile accommodation is the FAMILY ROOM with twin windows overlooking the gardens.

The first floor is equally spacious, the CENTRAL PASSAGE LANDING leads to three of the four bedrooms. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is light and airy with two windows, south and east facing. A range of wardrobes provide storage. The generous sized ENSUITE comprises double ended bath, WC. vanity unit together with a shower cubicle. BEDROOM THREE is also a double with a westerly aspect, BEDROOM FOUR is a small double bedroom enjoying an easternly aspect. The FAMILY BATHROOM has a wash hand basin, WC. and panelled bath with shower. The REAR LANDING (doored from the main Landing) has the stairs descending to the ground floor lobby, whilst a further door leads to BEDROOM TWO, in all providing most versatile accommodation and the opportunity to perhaps provide annexe or home and income. This bedroom is a double with built-in wardrobe and has a westerly aspect.

Outside
To the front of Staddlestones is the courtyard providing off road parking for several vehicles. An OUTBUILDING of some 459 sq ft. forms part of the front boundary and has its ‘front’ facing rearwards, towards the house. The outbuilding comprises CARPORT and STORES including wine store the righthand store with timber window. In all potential for the whole to be converted subject to the necessary permissions. The GARDENS are undoubtedly a particular feature of the property, largely arranged to lawn, bounded by a mixture of hedgerows and fencing, the rear boundary has a tall, rendered wall the gardens afford considerable privacy. A patio and seating area adjoins the kitchen ideal for entertaining or simply sitting and enjoying the garden.

Location
The village is located between the county town of Dorchester, with its mainline railway station (London Waterloo), famous weekly market and reputable schools, and south of Blandford Forum, with its boutique-style shops, tea rooms, river-side walks, and schools including well-regarded Bryanston. Milborne St. Andrew has a popular primary school, historic Norman church, public house and useful general store/Post Office. Excellent country walks abound in the locality, across the beautiful countryside and, to the south along the Jurassic coastline, accorded world heritage status.

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