2 Bedroom Cottage

We are pleased to offer this beautiful 2 bed semi detached cottage to the market.

C17 Grade II THATCHED COTTAGE, large garden, studio, office, inglenook fireplace with bread oven. Squirrel Cottage is half of a traditional thatched farmhouse in a beautiful Dorset village. Set in a plot of about 0.25 acres laid to lawns, cottage garden style flower beds, orchard and vegetable garden. The two bedroom cottage has been renovated and updated with gas central heating and part secondary glazing. The thatch has been completely overhauled. Accommodation consists of GROUND FLOOR: Open thatched Porch. HALL: with stairs, airing cupboard, storage and door to bathroom. LOUNGE (17' x 15'4) with Inglenook fireplace and bread oven. TV and BT telephone points. KITCHEN /DINING ROOM (21'3 x 11')custom made fitted units with Belfast sink and room for fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. BT telephone points. Rear door leading onto patio.

BATHROOM: with suite comprising WC, bath with shower partition and power shower, basin, heated towel rail and wall mounted central heating unit. Stairs to a large open landing area with exposed original beams leading to BEDROOM 1 (17'5 x 9'3) with exposed beams and fitted wardrobe. BEDROOM 2 (10'10 x 10'2) also with exposed beams. OUTSIDE includes: patio area; two timber buildings (13'x 11' each) being used for studio and offices with 2 BT telephone lines (one broadband)gas heating, insulated and double glazed; timber workshop; a 'Solar' gardening shed and a single garage. SERVICES: Mains water, gas and drainage. COUNCIL TAX: Band D

Okeford Fitzpaine is situated on the edge of the Blackmore Vale and backs onto an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a Primary School, Post Office and Village Store, Public House and Church. Much of the village is designated a Conservation Area and is made up of attractive thatched cottages and houses grouped round a C15 stone cross. The village lies between the market towns of Blandford Forum and Sturminster Newton both of which offer an excellent range of shops, schools and other amenities. Salisbury, Bournemouth and Poole are within easy access. Main line railway access is within driving distance.