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£295,000
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2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Saddle Street, Thorncombe, Dorset
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Semi-detached house
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: E*
764 sq ft / 71 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band C
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Double glazing, Gas central
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Private supply
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Delightful & Spacious Holiday Home
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
  • Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen Area
  • South Facing Garden
  • Parking
  • Lovely Views
  • Countryside Walks from the Cottage
A delightfully situated holiday cottage on the edge of this thriving village in West Dorset surrounded by beautiful countryside with walks in every direction. A perfect place to enjoy a peaceful break yet within easy reach of the hustle and bustle of the coastal towns. The cottage is on the site of a former farm along with a small group of similar properties, converted from barns and outbuildings to holiday homes in 1999/2000. Internally, on the ground floor is an open plan living/dining/kitchen space with doors leading to the south facing garden. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, one set out as a double and the other with two single beds and a bathroom fitted with both bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside, there is parking space for three vehicles to the front and an enclosed south facing garden at the back, where there are lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The property would make an ideal peaceful home away from home and can also be holiday let to generate income if desired. N.B. The property is offered for sale to include complete contents (including crockery and cutlery) and an electric lawn mower.

Thorncombe village lies in the western corner of Dorset close to the Devon and Somerset borders and just 11 miles inland from the popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis on the Jurassic coast. The nearest towns are Chard and Crewkerne (both around 6 miles) and the seaside town of Lyme Regis is just 10 miles to the south. The area has been designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the village itself has a very strong community with many local clubs on offer and an excellent community run shop and cafe. There are numerous footpaths available from the doorstep and the famous Forde Abbey and gardens is just a mile down the road. To find out more, please visit .

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

Front door with obscure glazed panels into:

LOUNGE/DINING/KITCHEN: - 7.94m (26'1") Max x 4.69m (15'5") Max
Dual Aspect with windows to front and rear. French doors and windows to the rear garden. Wood burning stove. Two wall lights to living room area. Half dividing painted brick wall to: KITCHEN AREA: Kitchen area is fitted along two sides with a range of wall and base units with stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer. Included in the sale are Indesit dual fuel cooker (electric fan oven and gas hob) with extractor over. Zanussi dishwasher, Indesit fridge freezer and Indesit washing machine. Wall mounted LPG combination gas boiler for hot water and central heating. Dining table and chairs. Vinyl flooring. Two radiators. Under stairs cupboard housing electricity consumer unit. Stairs rising to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Small galleried landing with Velux window to front. Smoke detector. Hatch to loft space.

BEDROOM 1 - 5.45m (17'11") Into Recess x 2.3m (7'7")
Window and two Velux roof lights to rear. Built in wardrobe and fitted bedside shelves. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2 - 5.47m (17'11") Max x 2.33m (7'8")
Window and Velux roof light to front. Radiator. Recessed ceiling lights.

BATHROOM - 2.31m (7'7") x 2.43m (8'0") Max
Velux window to side. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising large shower cubicle with sliding door, panelled bath, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Shaver point and light. Chrome ladder style towel radiator. Part tiled walls. Laminate floor. Radiator.

OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is an enclosed south facing garden with patio and lawn. It has a lovely outlook with super views over the surrounding countryside. At the front is a path to the front door with shrub planting and a log store.

PARKING
There is parking sufficient for three cars to the front.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected. Shared sewage treatment plant. LPG gas fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council. Band C. Currently £2,419.83 (2024/25).

EPC RATING
E

BROADBAND
Broadband is available in the area but we would recommend that you make your own enquiries. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: . There is no land line connected to the property but 4G is available.

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: .

FLOOD RISK
For full information, please check:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The LPG boiler was installed in 2016. The wood burner was installed by local company R A Wicks in April 2018. The property is offered for sale to include complete contents (including crockery and cutlery) and an electric lawn mower.

Stamp Duty: This cottage would be ideal for someone looking to buy a holiday home. The cottage has planning permission for holiday use only and consequently the buyer should be able to avoid paying the extra 3% SDLT applicable to additional dwellings. Also, when Dorset Council introduces a higher rate of Council Tax on second homes, as is widely anticipated, it is expected there will be an exemption for properties limited to holiday use only by a planning restriction, as there is elsewhere

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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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