Property for Sale

Fiddleford is a small hamlet situated on the A357 approximately 2 miles South from the old market town of Sturminster Newton. Sturminster Newton is an interesting and friendly market town in North Dorset situated in a most delightful setting on the banks of the River Stour and in the heart of the beautiful Blackmore Vale. There is a wide range of shops, banks, schools, churches, medical centre and health clinic, dentist and a modern sports centre. Good social, recreational and sporting facilities nearby. Excellent coarse fishing in the River Stour. Blandford 9 miles, Sherborne 12, Yeovil 17, Dorchester 20, Bournemouth and the south coast 27 miles.

The Property is a unique and much improved three bedroom detached cottage of predominantly white rendered elevations under a water reed thatched roof. The Cottage is believed to date from the 18th century and consequently has many character features including exposed timbers and an inglenook fireplace. Later extensions have been added and the cottage now offers a garden room to the rear and a well planned kitchen with adjoining utility room. The master bedroom is a particular feature of the property with its own Oak framed balcony which enjoys superb rural views over the Blackmore Vale.

ACCOMMODATION

Porch;; with thatched roof. Reconstituted stone walls on two sides with wrought iron features. Two carriage lamps. Security light. Timber half glazed (leaded light) door to.

Entrance Hall;; Marble tiled floor. Built in double cupboards with coat hooks.

Garden Room;; 19'7" max x 11'3" (5.97m x 3.43m). Delightful sunny room with marble tiled floor. Recessed lighting. Radiator. TV point. Upvc double glazed french doors on to large turkish granite paved terrace. Dual aspect overlooking the gardens and views of the Blackmore Vale.

Kitchen;; 14'4" x 7'5" (4.37m x 2.26m). Excellent range of units comprising wall cupboards, floor cupboards and drawers. Recessed cupboards. Glazed display unit with glass shelving and recessed lighting. Granite effect worktops and tiled splashbacks. Ceramic 1 1/2 bowl sink with mixer tap. Synergy double oven with Belling ceramic hob over. Filter hood. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge. Breakfast bar. Radiator. Marble tiled floor. Half glazed door to

Rear Hallway;; Storage cupboards. Wall mounted cupboard.

Shower Room;; White suite comprising shower cubicle with Mira shower unit. Vanity unit with storage cupboard under, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Concealed cistern low level WC. Chrome ladder style towel rail/radiator. Marble floor. Fully tiled.

Utility Room;; 8'2" x 6' (2.49m x 1.83m). Marbled tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for double freezer and fridge. Tumble dryer with fitted vent. Radiator. Worktop with Belfast sink. Tiled splashback. Shelving. Fully tiled walls. Spotlights. Half glazed upvc door to garden.

Dining Room;; 14'2" x 10'6" max (4.32m x 3.2m). Fireplace (not in use) brick surround and mantel. Exposed superb ceiling timbers and support timbers. Leaded light window. Three wall lights. Two storage cupboards, burglar alarm system. Smoke detector. Door to

Sitting Room;; 16' max x 9'5" (4.88m x 2.87m). Full of character with exposed ceiling timbers and an inglenook fireplace and exposed bread oven. Jotul wood burning stove with canopy. Radiator. TV point. 3 Wall lights. Smoke detector.

Study/Office;; 10'7" x 5'7" (3.23m x 1.7m). Recessed shelving. Two spotlights. Door to garden. Grant oil boiler. Telephone point. Loft hatch.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing;; Wall light. Wrought iron hand rail. Radiator. Smoke detector.

Master Bedroom;; 11'6" x 11'3" (3.51m x 3.43m). Excellent range of built in wardrobes. Recessed lighting. Double upvc french doors with leaded glass on to oak balcony with timber and metal hand rail. Superb unrestricted views across open farmland to Duncliffe, Melbury and Hambledon Hill and Shaftesbury. Smoke detector.

Bedroom Two (Double);; 15'8" x 10'2" (4.78m x 3.1m). Dual aspect. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Views across Blackmore Vale. Smoke detector.

Bedroom Three (Double);; 12'9" x 7'9" (3.89m x 2.36m). Exposed roof timbers. Built in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Radiator. Built in cupboard. Smoke detector.

Bathroom;; White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin with brass effect handles, low level WC. Part tiled walls. Recessed wall cabinet. Loft hatch. Extractor fan. Recessed lighting. Ladder style towel rail.

OUTSIDE;; The front of the property is accessed over a large gravelled area with natural hedging and stone walling. Raised bed with plinth height wall containing a selection of shrubs and plants. Five bar timber gate leading to storage area. Wrought iron gate leads to the rear garden which is bounded by post and rail fencing and is predominately laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees and backs on to farmland. Paved patio area with 2 wall lights and recessed wall lights. Steps leading to part gravelled and paved area. Timber storage shed. Power and light.

SERVICES;; Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Telephone point.

OUTGOINGS;; Council Tax Band D. Standard Rates 2009/2010 £1589.36

Please Note: The last three photos shown for this property were taken in the Summer 2008.