Property for Sale

MANSTON is a pleasant rural village in the heart of the lovely Blackmore Vale countryside. It has a parish Church and Inn, whilst the Old Market Town of Sturminster Newton is only 2 1/2 miles away with good shops, banks and amenities. Main line station at Gillingham 6 miles (Waterloo/Exeter), Shaftesbury 6, Blandford 8, Yeovil 18 and Dorchester 20 miles. Poole harbour 22 miles. Fishing in the River Stour.

'Willow Cottage' is a charming three bedroom semi detached Victorian Cottage constructed in 1859 as denoted by the stone tablet over the front door. The attractive red brick elevations with lighter brick reveals and coarsing add to the overall character as do the dormer windows and corbelled brick detailing to the chimneys. The good sized and established private gardens back onto farmland and the cottage enjoys far reaching views towards Fontmell Down. Situated in lovely Blackmore Vale Countryside Willow Cottage offers good family accommodation and benefits from gas central heating, double glazed windows, a double garage and ample driveway parking.

Accommodation

Entrance Porch of brick construction with a tiled roof. Traditional solid wood arched front door. Leaded light window. High level cupboards housing meters. Glazed door to

Cloakroom. White suite comprising wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level wc. Recessed lighting. Roof light. Coat hooks. Radiator

Reception Hall/Study Area 12'6" x 6'9" Oak flooring. Radiator. Understairs cupboard. Half winding timber staircase to first floor.

Dining Room. 12'6" x 11'11" Brick fireplace with clay tiled hearth (not in use). Radiator. Serving hatch. Door to

Kitchen. 14' x3" x 9'5" Excellent range of solid pine fronted units comprising floor cupboards, wall cupboards and drawers with ceramic knobs. Breakfast bar with storage under. Open shelving. Tray store. Timber edged worktop with tiled splashbacks. 1 bowl ceramic sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Water softener and water filter installed under sink. Space for cooker with filter hood over. Space for dishwasher. Space for washing machine. Space for fridge. Wall mounted gas boiler. Storage cupboard with shelving and louvered doors. 6 halogen spotlights. Slate tile flooring. Door to

Utility area. 7'10" x 5' Comprising worktop with storage cupboard under and space for fridge, freezer and tumble dryer leading on to

Conservatory. 13'10" x 8'2" Brick plinth height wall and UPVC double glazed construction with a polycarbonate roof. Power and light. Vinyl flooring. 3 Wall lights. Electric panel heater. Double doors opening on to the patio and garden. Bench seat. Lovely views across farmland to the rear. Door to double garage. Double UPVC sliding patio door to

Sitting Room. 13'max x 12'6" Attractive stone fire surround with inset coal effect gas fire. Clay tiled hearth. 2 Radiators. 2 Wall lights.

First Floor

Landing. High level overstairs storage cupboard. 2 wall lights. Loft hatch. Central heating controls. Recessed airing cupboard with hot water tank under and additional storage cupboard over. Radiator.

Bedroom One. 13'4" x 12'9"max including wardrobes. Gable end window overlooking the side garden. Modern fitted wardrobes with shelving and hanging rails. Storage cupboard and chest of drawers. Built in extended dressing table with drawers. Radiator. Telephone point.

Bedroom Two. 12'7" max x 11'4" Built in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail. Telephone point. Radiator. Gabled window overlooking front garden and farmland beyond.

Bedroom Three. 14'4" x 6'5" with superb open rural views across farmland. Radiator.

Bathroom. White suite comprising panelled bath with chrome taps. Tiled splashbacks. Vanity unit with basin inset chrome taps and tiled surround. Storage facility under. Tiled splashback. Views to the front across open farmland. Low level gable window. Radiator.

Outside. The property is approached over a tarmac apron leading to a five bar timber gate and onto a spacious gravelled area providing parking for several vehicles. Double Garage 18' x 17'11". Twin up and over metal doors. Power and light. Door to conservatory. A paved path leads to the front door, lawned to both sides and with flower borders and natural hedging dividing the adjacent property. Pond with paved edging and fitted with a safety grill. A side gate leads to the rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by natural hedging. To the side of the house is an area given over to a small orchard with a variety of fruit trees.. Numerous wide borders containing herbaceous plants and evergreens. Paved path with brick relief continues to the conservatory with a raised patio area. Central pond with gravel and stone edging and a safety grill. Brick outhouse/log store 12' x 4'. Courtesy light to front. Outside tap.

Services. Mains water, electric and gas. Private drainage.

Outgoings. Council Tax Band E. Standard Rates 2009/2010 £1,816.70