Description
An attractive character three bedroom semi-detached cottage of Marnhull stone situated near the heart of this popular North Dorset village.
The Dwelling - Vale Cottage is a semi-detached house constructed of Marnhull stone under a pitched slate roof. The cottage has plenty of character and charm and was updated throughout in 2019. There have been tenants in occupation since then but the cottage is now offered with vacant possession.
Accommodation - Internally the house is presented in good decorative order with accommodation comprising a solid oak front door leading into the heart of the home - a large sitting / dining room measuring 25ft with a woodburner, understairs cupboard and plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. The kitchen has a range of wall mounted and floor standing units with solid oak worktop, a larder, an integrated fridge / freezer, dishwasher and electric oven, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer and an electric hob with extractor fan and hood over. From this a door leads to the cloakroom with a wc and a wash hand basin and houses the gas combi boiler. A further door leads to a covered store / lean to.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom has dual aspect windows looking out towards the front and rear gardens. Bedroom two also has a built in storage cupboard. The family bathroom has a shower over bath, a wc and a wash hand basin.
Outside - The property is approached via a pedestrian gate onto a path leading to the front door. The rear garden is enclosed with wooden panel fencing and hedging and is mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. There is a pedestrian right of way over the drive to the west to and from the back gate.
Situation - Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life and is celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. It has two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop,two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. There are many clubs and societies and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. More extensive shopping, business and recreational facilities are available in Sturminster Newton 3? miles whilst the larger towns of Shaftesbury 6 miles and Gillingham 6 miles, together with Sherborne 11 miles, are all easily accessible.
The A303 is to the north of Gillingham linking with the M3 to London. Mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Sherborne with a regular service to London Waterloo taking about 2 hours.
The area is well known for a number of independent schools including Port Regis at Motcombe, Hazlegrove at Sparkford, Sherborne Schools and Bryanston near Blandford. There are two primary schools in Marnhull and secondary schools in Sturminster Newton and Gillingham.
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Services - Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Double glazing throughout.
Material Information - Standard, superfast & ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is limited inside and likely outside.
(Information from Ofcom https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Council Tax Band: D
Restrictive Covenants TBC
Agents Notes: As previously furnished. The fence line is disputed by a neighbour along the pub car park drive
Rights of Way: Ask Agent.
