3 bed cottage for sale

East Knighton, Dorchester DT2

● Charming Detached Grade II Listed Period Cottage
● Two Traditional Style Outbuildings
● Glorious Gardens Extending to Nearly Half an Acre
● Wonderful Secluded Location
● Within Easy Reach of the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast

A highly attractive Grade II listed thatched three bedroom cottage, set in nearly half an acre of wonderful gardens with two traditional style outbuildings, in a lovely secluded location within easy reach of the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast.

The cottage is believed to date back to the 17th century and whilst it has been comprehensively refurbished by the present owners, it retains much of its original character including a large inglenook fireplace, with a distinctive curved bread oven.

The adjoining grounds are a keen gardeners' dream having been lovingly developed over many years, and additionally there are two traditional style outbuildings that have scope for conversion to home offices, holiday lets etc, subject to any necessary permissions.

The property is located on the fringe of the small hamlet of East Knighton which has a garage and pub, whilst neighbouring Winfrith Newburgh has a village shop with Post Office and primary school. Nearby Wool has an excellent range of local amenities and a mainline rail connection to London Waterloo. Wider ranges of shops and amenities can be found in Wareham, Dorchester and Weymouth. The Jurassic Coast, a world heritage site is a very short distance away, with local attractions including Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.

The residence

A highly appealing Grade II listed thatched cottage with mains gas central heating and double-glazed windows. The accommodation in brief is as follows, please refer to the floor plan for approximate room sizes.

The Main Entrance is to the rear of the property, through a door that leads into a Hall/Boot Room, to the left of which is the Bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath with electric shower over, WC, wash hand basin and tiled walls.

The Kitchen/Breakfast Room has a range of built-in units with laminate worksurfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink, electric cooker point, plumbing for washing machine and a wall mounted gas boiler. It opens through to the main Living Room which has exposed ceiling beams, stairs leading to the first floor with understairs cupboard and a feature inglenook fireplace, with a logburner and adjoining circular bread oven.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a separate Dining Room which has exposed ceiling beams and a Victorian style fireplace.

There are Three Bedrooms on the First Floor, one of which has two built-in wardrobes.

Outside, outbuildings & land

The property is approached from the country road along a farm lane that leads to a private yard to the front of the cottage, with space for numerous vehicles.

The Two Traditional Style Barns lie either side of the yard. The first is built of brick and block under a tiled roof, set on a concrete base, with light, power and water supplies and three internal divisions providing Pony Boxes or Pig Stys.

The second is built of brick and flint under a tiled roof on a concrete base with light and power supplies providing a Workshop with bench and vice, Loose Box and Carport.

Both buildings have scope for conversion to provide ancillary accommodation, home offices, holiday lets etc, subject to gaining the necessary permissions.

A particular feature of the property are the wonderful gardens which extend to just under half an acre, surrounding the cottage on two sides with a high degree of privacy and seclusion. They have been lovingly developed over many years, with a huge array of colourful shrubs and flowers, a long rose arch, areas of lawn, rockery, patio, brick Woodshed, Greenhouse and a Vegetable Garden.