Welcome to March Past Cottage an enchanting and beautifully presented attached period cottage, with large garden, garage and parking, nestled in the heart of this idyllic village.
March Past Cottage, which is proudly Grade II listed, is thought to date from the 1700s and has stone, painted roughcast walls under a recently re-thatched has been meticulously refurbished to blend 21st- century conveniences with its historical charm.
The welcoming SITTING ROOM is a testament to its heritage, resplendent with exposed timber ceiling beams, part panelled walls and chimney breast with an inset woodburning stove with timber mantel. This room exudes warmth and character, making it an inviting space for relaxation.
At the heart of the home is the impressive KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, where exposed timbers, stripped timber flooring complement the inglenook fireplace with a bressummer beam, stone hearth and inset woodburning stove, all providing an inviting cosy ambience reminiscent of years gone by. Able to accommodate a sizable dining table for entertaining and family gatherings this most social space is open plan to the kitchen with breakfast bar for less formal dining. The Kitchen has an array of quality cabinets with wooden food preparation work surfaces and appliance space, with pride of place given to the newly converted electric AGA, while a further hob and fume hood provides for further culinary delights. Adjacent to the kitchen is the BOOT/UTILITY ROOM, once again attention to detail has been paramount: reclaimed herringbone brick flooring, feature sink, appliance space and with natural light streaming in from the garden facing window, and door providing direct access to outside and the extensive paved terrace.
A further reception room is currently arranged as a STUDY, with ample room for a sizable desk and boasting book and display shelving along one wall. Flooded with natural light with the west facing window and the French doors framing the view of the garden. Discreetly positioned is the CLOAKROOM with WC. wash hand basin and window.
Venturing upstairs, the first-floor accommodation does not disappoint. The TWO ELEGANT BEDROOMS lie to the fore of the cottage with charming views over the village scape. Practical wardrobe space provides for storage options. The well-proportioned double bedrooms enjoy generous height ceilings, with exposed timber beams. The principal bedroom benefits from an ENSUITE BATHROOM with 'His and Hers' wash hand basins, WC. and bath, all enhanced by underfloor heating. Completing the accommodation, is the separate SHOWER ROOM with a vanity unit with wash basin, WC. and shower, and also enjoying underfloor heating.
Outside
The cottage is approached from the village lane to a PARKING area in front of the GARAGE, with up and over door and a rear window. A pedestrian door gives access to the garden.
The front of the cottage is adorned by a mature climbing Kiwi and vine. The fence enclosed REAR GARDEN enjoys a high degree of privacy and has been lovingly and thoughtfully recently re landscaped. With generous area of lawn, pleasing raised brick borders stocked with plants and shrubs providing much colour and interest. A generous PAVED TERRACE provides the perfect vantage spot for entertaining outside or for simply sitting and surveying the delightful garden. To the rear of the garden a timber gate leads to a further area of garden (BONUS GARDEN), arranged to lawn with PERGOLA.
Location
The delightful village of Evershot lies in a Conservation Area set on the edge of Melbury Park and many of the houses in the village are still owned by the Estate. The village and surrounding countryside are generally regarded as some of the finest available in the County and have many associations with the Thomas Hardy novels. The village with its active community has a pub, church, primary school, shop, bakery and Sumer Lodge Country House Hotel and Restaurant. It is for the most part made up of handsome period houses and cottages, the type for which the area is well known. The County town of Dorchester, Bridport, Beaminster, the regional centre of Yeovil and Sherborne are all within short motoring distance as is the Dorset coast. The A303 can be joined at Wincanton giving good access to London and the Home Counties along the A303/M3/M25 route. There are mainline railway stations at Yeovil and Dorchester.
Directions
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A unique blend of historical charm and modern convenience
Proudly Grade II listed
Idyllic setting in one of Dorset's most picturesque villages
Garaging and parking
Sizeable rear gardens with generous paved terrace
Under-floor heating to both bathrooms
ROOM MEASUREMENTS Please refer to floor plan.
SERVICES Mains drainage and electricity; oil-fired central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset (West Dorset) Council, tax band D.
BROADBAND Standard download 18 Mbps, upload 1 Mbps. Superfast download 80 Mbps, upload 20 Mbps. Please note all available speeds quoted are 'up to'.
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TENURE Freehold.
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Important information
This is not a Shared Ownership Property
This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: 654487_DOR240226
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