3 bedroom semi-detached house

A charming cottage located in the popular village of Iwerne Minster boasting a contemporary extension and offering three bedrooms and views over neighbouring countryside.

Honey Cottage exudes an abundance of charm with a pleasant blend of traditional and contemporary living throughout. The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall, sitting room with stairs, inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove, a utility room and cloakroom located along the rear. The open plan kitchen/dining room features French doors to the side garden, ample floor and wall units and an oak floor.  Three well-proportioned bedrooms can be found off the landing on the first floor, along with the main shower room and the main bedroom offers a built-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom.

Outside
To the front of the property is a parking bay and a low brick wall with picket fencing enclosing a courtyard garden. The main garden lies predominantly to the side of the cottage and is split into two levels. The lower garden can be accessed via the French doors in the kitchen and is laid to lawn with flower borders and a couple of sheds. The upper level enjoys far reaching views over the village to the south and neighbouring countryside to the north. A substantial summer house/studio is located to the rear and an elevated deck provides an ideal space for al-fresco dining/entertaining.

Situation
Iwerne Minster is a highly sought after North Dorset village. It is located on the edges if the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase which form part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Amenities in Iwerne Minster include a thriving village shop/post office, butcher, a Norman parish church, public house and Clayesmore independent school with a separate Sports Leisure Centre. The nearby Georgian market town of Blandford Forum (6 miles approx.) and the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (6.5 miles approx.) offer amenities for your everyday needs including a cottage hospital, doctors, dentist, opticians, various supermarkets and a choice of national and independent retailers. Large retail outlets can be found in Poole and Salisbury. The area is well known for the choice of state and independent primary and secondary schools. There is a good choice of recreational activities such as horse-riding, golf, walking and shooting nearby and the famous Dorset Jurassic Coast can be easily reached.

North Dorset District Council Tax Band D. Amount payable £1,544.93 year 2012/13.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

Dorset Council Tax D
EPC: D (expired)

Directions
Post code: DT11 8NJ
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From Shaftesbury take the A350 heading south to Iwerne Minster and on entering the village take the left hand turn at the memorial and head along the road and on to Tower Hill. As the road begins to rise up Tower Hill on the left hand side you will see the cottage indicated by the For Sale board.