
Church Street, West Stour, Gillingham

- PROPERTY TYPE
House
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,658 sq ft
154 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Light and airy cottage
- Character features
- Good sized lounge
- Downstairs study/bedroom 4
- Central log burner between lounge and dining room
- 3 spacious bedrooms
- Driveway with spacious garage, electric door, lighting and power
- Separate workshop with light, power and storage
- Cottage garden
- Local pub and restaurant
Description
Description - Nestled in the charming village of West Stour is this delightful cottage offering a perfect blend of character and modern living. Spanning an impressive 1,658 square feet, the property boasts three spacious double bedrooms, garage & workshop, front and rear gardens making it an ideal home for families or those seeking extra space.
Step inside and you are welcomed by a warm, inviting atmosphere where exposed beams, feature fireplaces and other period touches blend seamlessly with practical, modern living spaces. The cottage boasts three reception rooms.
Accommodation
The ground floor opens with a solid oak front door into a tiled entrance hall, leading to both the study - complete with double-glazed bay window, exposed floorboards & Victorian cast-iron fireplace. The dining room features a stone fireplace, double glazed window and open access tot eh light triple-aspect lounge. Here, a wood-burning stove creates a cosy focal point, with exposed beams and a further bay window adding charm.
The kitchen/breakfast room is flooded with natural light and offers ample workspace and storage with fitted floor and wall units. There is a built in Neff Calor Gas five-ring hob with cooker hood, oven with grill, plumbing for both washing machine and dishwasher; a water softener and space for fridge/freezer. The back door and a side door completes the room.
From the inner hall, stairs rise to the first floor, with a cloakroom (to be completed) also accessible from this area.
Upstairs, the landing with exposed beams and skylight leads to:-
Bedroom 2 - double glazed window to the front with extensive countryside views, exposed beams.
Bedroom 3 - double glazed front window with rural views, exposed beams and roof access.
Inner landing with double airing cupboard.
Bedroom 1 - double glazed front window, two built in wardrobes.
The family bathroom completes this floor, comprising a bath with shower attachment, a large separate shower enclosure, vanity unit with wash basin, illuminated mirror, low level WC, chrome towel radiator and laminate flooring.
This well-presented home on Church Street offers a rare opportunity to secure a property that combines modern conveniences with timeless character in a peaceful village location. With spacious interiors, attractive gardens and far reaching countryside views, this cottage is perfectly suited to those seeking a quieter pace of life while remaining within easy reach of everything you need supplied by local amenities.
Outside - The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with raised flower beds and a hedge row border approached via a shingle path. A white wisteria and climbing rose complete this attractive property.
The rear garden is an easy to manage private enclosure with a mix of old stone walls, timber fencing and mature shrubs to create an inviting setting that complements the character of the home. As well as a paved patio it has a gravelled courtyard seating area.
Within the rear garden are steps leading to the driveway and garage also steps leading to the workshop.
Garage (5.31mx3.59m) Electric up and over door, single glazed side window, light, power and internal door to:-
Workshop (2.90m x 3.49m) Light, power and direct garden access. This workshop is ideal for anyone with a hobby or it can be used for storage.
Location - West Stour is a popular North Dorset village located within the Stour valley benefitting an excellent Spar Convenience Store / Garage, renowned country Pub / Restaurant, Village Hall and Parish Church. The village is located approximately 5 miles from the country town of Gillingham which has a main line station (Exeter - Waterloo), the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury 6 miles, the larger centres of Sherborne, Yeovil and Salisbury are 11, 16 and 26 miles respectively. The Dorset coast is approximately 30 miles distant.
Additional Information - Services : Mains Electricity, Water (Meter) Oil fired central heating and Private Drainage.
Council Authority : Dorset Council
Council Tax Band : D
Caution : NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate : E
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Church Street, West Stour, Gillingham- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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