Wynford Eagle, Dorchester, DT2

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED GRADE II LISTED THATCH COTTAGE IN STUNNING RURAL SETTING! Comprising three double bedrooms, ample parking and versatile attached barn set in just under an acre of grounds (approx.).


Constructed in C1600 this Grade II listed thatched cottage has been meticulously restored by the current owners, most notably a new reed thatch this year and offers the opportunity to acquire a most characterful country home. Situated in the heart of the Frome Valley in Wynford Eagle and surrounded by just under an acre (approximate) of its own land, this property is the picture of tranquillity. Set back from a country lane and accessed by a private track, this property enjoys a pleasant approach and parking area for multiple vehicles. A wooden, latch and brace front door leads to the entrance lobby with useful under stairs storage cupboard and access to the principle rooms. An interesting period feature of this property and present throughout the ground floor are flag stone quarry tiles, which have been recently restored. The spacious sitting room resplendent with an abundance of period features including stunning inglenook fire place and log burner, sand blasted wooden beams and deep sill dual aspect windows overlooking the front and rear gardens and bordering stream. Accessed from the sitting room is the main family bathroom which has recently been replaced, comprising stylish basin, WC, panelled bath with detachable shower head, mixer taps over and airing cupboard. The bespoke, hand crafted kitchen benefits from a range of solid wood base units with marble worktops, Butler sink, integrated dishwasher, space for a large dining table and to complete this contemporary country kitchen, a cream coloured electric AGA. Dual aspect windows also feature in the kitchen, one of which includes a quaint accompanying window seat overlooking the gardens and stream. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious and most useful and versatile utility room and pantry/ store. The utility room benefits from a Butler sink with draining board and also provides ample space for a number of white goods. A separate a pantry/ store can also be found in the utility room as well as external access leading to covered area with corrugated roof. External access means the utility room is ideal for muddy boots and paws alike and could easily double as a boot/ dog room, separate from the main living area of the property. An original wooden staircase is accessed from the kitchen, discretely concealed behind a wooden door, ascends to the first floor landing and accommodation. Situated to the right is the spacious Master bedroom. Making clever use of the open eve space, integral storage/ hanging space has been created running the length of the room. A deep cill window brings natural light into the room and provides views across the gardens and surrounding fields. Bedroom two is a generous double room with original fireplace exposed beams and deep cill window with accompanying views. Completing the accommodation and accessed through bedroom two is the third bedroom, another double room which could also be utilised as an office/ study space.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Night storage heating in all bedrooms and sitting room.
Private water supply and drainage
Mains electricity
Council Tax Band E

Wynford Eagle is charming hamlet and small parish situated approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Maiden Newton and 7.5 miles northwest of Dorchester. There are excellent local facilities in Maiden Newton including a church, public house, shops, a petrol station and also a railway station.  The immediate area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and the Jurassic Coast at Chesil Beach is about 9 miles distant. The market town of Bridport is approximately 8.5 miles and Dorchester, the County Town, 7.5 miles away, providing excellent shopping facilities and the latter affording main line rail links to London Waterloo Bath and Bristol.
There are excellent schools in the area including Perrott Hill and Sunnyhill, Prep Schools, Lewiston and Sherborne Schools, Bryanston and Caniford School and many others including Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester.

Set in just under an acre (approx.) of grounds, this property has no shortage of outside space and far reaching rural views to accompany. Sitting centrally in its plot with garden wrapping around the Western end of the property the outside space is laid mainly to lawn with mature hedged and tree lined boundaries. One of the many charming features of the property is the stream, a tributary of the River Frome, flowing around the Northern border and front garden area. Attached at end of the property is a storage barn, similarly of stone construction but under a clay tile roof with white wooden barn doors. The barn is two stories in height with elevated storage shelve at first floor level and ladder ascending. The barn provides a good level of storage space and the possibility, subject to the necessary consents, to incorporate it into the house with integral access. Attached to the barn is a recently added wooden potting shed. At the opposite end of the property is large covered porch area providing an alfresco dining area. The driveway/ parking provides parking for multiple vehicles.