Main Street, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2

** SOLD STC BY GREENSLADE TAYLOR HUNT **

Charming cottage set in the sought after village of Broadmayne benefitting from spacious accommodation and enclosed rear garden. Close to amenities. EPC band D.

This charming and characterful cottage is situated in the heart of Broadmayne, a poplar and active village just a short drive from the county town of Dorchester and within easy reach of Weymouth and Wareham.

The property is approached from Main Street and is ideally situated close to the local village store and Post Office. Within striking distance of the first school, a public house and the village hall with adjacent tennis courts and playing field.
The entrance porch provides space to remove muddy shoes after a walk in the countryside and flows into the impressive sitting room. Features include a wonderful stone inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. Oak flooring ensures ease of maintenance and space within the chimney recess' allow for furniture to be positioned.
The traditional kitchen features tiled floors and space for a small table & chairs. Cream shaker style units are complimented by graphite handles and wood effect work surfaces. Appliances include an inset ceramic hob and integrated oven/grill. Space is provided for a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. Leading off the kitchen is a multi-use room currently utilised as a study but it would equally work well as a dining room. The rear lobby gives way to a contemporary family bathroom which is fully tiled and includes a fitted bath with shower and glass splash screen in addition to a wc, wash basin and mirrored cabinet. Adjacent to the bathroom is a convenient cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine and a further small storage cupboard opposite. The rear lobby provides direct access to the garden.

On the first floor the property benefits from two double bedrooms, bedroom one faces the front elevation and includes large fitted wardrobes whilst bedroom two is on the rear elevation and enjoys countryside views in the distance. The bedrooms are served by a useful WC with a wash basin, just off the landing. An additonal and salient feature of this home is the very large loft space with electricity and radiators, which presents the opportunity for conversion into a further bedroom, subject to the necessary required consents.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Council tax band: C
Tenure: Freehold

The parish and village of Broadmayne lies along both sides of the main A352 road between Warmwell Cross and Dorchester. Broadmayne anciently belonged to the Martel and Fitz-Herbert families. During the reign of Henry VIII it was sold to the Talbot family and in the Visitation (of the Heralds) of Dorset in 1623, their pedigree is recorded beginning with William Talbot of Broad Maine alias Mayne Martin.
The church, dedicated to St. Martin occupies a site on a hill commanding a view over the village. Dating mainly from the late 13th century, it is built chiefly of Portland stone, with additions made in the 14th-16th centuries. Several old buildings survive within the village and many are English Heritage listed.
There is also a public house, popular first school, shop/post office, village hall with varied activities, plus a football pitch and tennis court and easy access to the World Heritage Coastline. Country walks on your doorstep and Ringstead Bay just a short distance away are just some of the many attractions within this area known for its Outstanding Natural Beauty. The county town of Dorchester (4 miles North West) has a wide range of facilities including mainline (London/Waterloo) station.

Outside, the property comes with a spacious, yet low maintenance garden currently laid to shingle and hardstanding, with stepping stones leading to a greenhouse and garden shed. A mixture of shrubs and potted plants border the outer side of the garden.