- Stunning Countryside Cottage In Sought After North Dorset Village
- Fashionably & Stylishly Presented Home
- High Specification Upgrades Throughout
- Superb Dual Aspect Kitchen / Breakfast Room
- Three Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms In Main House
- Attractive Gardens Spanning 0.75 Of An Acre
- Fantastic One Bedroom Annexe
- Attractive Sun Terrace
- Driveway Parking & Garage
- EPC: F
4 Bedroom House for sale in Gillingham
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A striking, beautifully appointed countryside home with an annexe located within the sought after, North Dorset village of East Stour.
THE PROPERTY
Constructed predominantly of local and reconstituted stone, Butterwell Farm offers an idyllic countryside home, located within the North Dorset village of East Stour.
Presented stylishly throughout both the house and annexe (together just over 2000 sq ft of accommodation) have been significantly improved during the current Owners reign.
Comprising an entrance porch, utility, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, downstairs bathroom, three bedrooms and an upstairs shower room.
LOCATION
The ever-popular North Dorset village of East Stour sits within the Blackmore Vale and approximately 2 miles to the east bank of the River Stour. It is 20 minutes from Sherborne and 22 minutes from Bruton.
Well known for its award winning Farm Shop and very well thought of Pubs The Crown Inn and The Kings Arms, East Stour is a popular village as it presents a fantastic balance of countryside living and immediate amenities. The village also offers a well-attended Primary School as well as a Parish Church. Nearby Gillingham enjoys a wide range of facilities including Waitrose & Asda superstores, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, local shops and boutiques as well as the train station.
Gillingham School is a highly sought after mixed comprehensive and there are some of the county’s most prestigious private schools nearby including Port Regis, St Mary’s, Sandroyd, Clayesmore and St Mary’s Primary.
OUTSIDE
The grounds around the main house and annexe/studio are of a mature nature and have been well cared for by the current owner.
Spanning approximately 0.75 of an acre, the grounds are full of flower beds, well established trees as well as an amazing herb garden located at the front of the house.
In addition is very productive vegetable patch and several soft fruit trees including beautiful apple and plum. At the base of the garden is a stream that forms a tertiary of the River Stour and a fire pit area.
Off road parking and the garage are situated at the front of the house and provide ample space for several vehicles. Lastly, the sun terrace located to the south west provides the perfect space to entertain and dine alfresco.
ANNEXE / STUDIO
Constructed in 2010 on the site of an old pigsty, the Annexe/Studio is a simply brilliant space that has all manner of possibilities. The main room overlooks the pond and garden bringing a sense of calm and peace as well as offering a fantastic view of the countryside beyond. In addition is a shower room, bedroom and a kitchen.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES
Butterwell Farm is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. A newly installed, energy efficient Air Source Heatpump is present that controls the central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset Council, Band G.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment, only with Boatwrights.
01747 213106
www.boatwrights.co.uk
Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: EAXML16942_12354156
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