Description
A charming two bedroom Grade II listed, period cottage in the heart of this most popular village, close to countryside walks and the village pub.
The Dwelling - This pretty period cottage is within the conservation area of this popular village and within easy walking distance of the village pub, shop/post office and the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Accommodation - Jasmine Cottage has been lovingly maintained by the current owner, to create a well-appointed interior which mixes a fine blend of period features with modern fitments.
The ground floor accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room with wood burning stove, kitchen and WC. Off the kitchen is a small lobby with access to the garden and larder. Stairs rise to the first floor to two double bedrooms and modern bathroom suite.
Outside - To the rear of the cottage is a generous garden, mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, and a patio adjoining the house that enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. Beyond the lawn is a former orchard, not currently maintained. The garden, including the old orchard, extends to approximately 200 feet in length-a notably deep plot rarely found with properties of this kind. A timber shed is also situated within the garden.
Situation - Cattistock is within both a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cattistock is a village of considerable character and has a village store/post office, village hall, children's playground, coffee shop, noted Victorian parish church and well regarded public house (The Fox and Hounds), cricket ground, tennis courts and football pitch.
Local facilities in Maiden Newton, about 1.5 miles, include shops, petrol station, primary school, doctor's surgery and rail station on the Dorchester/Yeovil to Bristol line. This is one of the few villages in the area to have a wide range of facilities, including a public house and restaurant.
There are many more hostelries in the surrounding area including the renowned Summer Lodge at Evershot.
The beautiful rolling countryside is well interspersed with footpaths and bridleways giving access to many areas of outstanding beauty.
The area is renowned for schooling. State schools include primary schools at Maiden Newton and Evershot and secondary school at Beaminster. Preparatory schools at Sherborne, Leweston, Sunninghill, Knighton House and Sandroyd. Public schools include Sherborne, Leweston, Canford, Bryanston, Milton Abbey and St Mary's Shaftesbury (girls).
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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Electric heating.
Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - Likely coverage both indoors and outdoors on the O2 network. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Council Tax Band: C (Dorset Council - 01305 251010)
Material Information - The property falls within a conservation area.
