3 BED Detached house For Sale

£210,000 Offers over

Dorchester

Beautifully renovated and fully refurbished, an utterly charming Grade II listed period cottage in this understandably desirable village.

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Property details

Inside

Welcome to Walnut Tree Cottage, a picturesque detached thatched cottage thought to date back to 1640, nestled in the desirable village of Melbury Osmond. This Grade II listed gem has been lovingly restored, and now features a new water reed thatch with a combed wheat ridge. In addition, the cottage has been refurbished throughout, and benefits from a brand-new kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen, bathroom, WC’s and utility room are tiled for practicality. There are original beams and newly fitted oak cottage doors and secondary glazing throughout.
With a lease of 20 years, this is an unusual opportunity to live in a beautifully renovated cottage at a more affordable price level.

Upon entering the contemporary KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM with triple aspect windows flooding the kitchen with natural light and benefits from an array of wall mounted and floor-based cupboards with drawers, the latter having light stone food preparation work surfaces and a one ½ bowl sink with a window which overlooks the front garden and country lane. Completing the kitchen is the tiled flooring and ample space for a fridge freezer, cooker and dishwasher machine. Following onto the left a door leads to a bright and spacious DINING ROOM with dual aspect windows, further complemented by a useful storage cupboard and an under-stairs cupboard. Continuing through is a LARGE SITTING ROOM, with dual aspect windows and boasting an Inglenook fireplace with the recently installed Mi Fires™ Large Tinderbox Multifuel stove, perfect for cosy snug nights during the cooler months. A door from the sitting room leads to stairs rising to the first-floor landing with a window overlooking the large back garden. Adjacent is the modern and stylish FAMILY BATHROOM, featuring a bath with an overhead shower, basin with vanity unit, WC and window overlooking the front garden.

The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is light with original feature wooden beams and a window overlooking the country lane. The SECOND BEDROOM is beautifully complimented with built in Wren™ drawers and faces the front of the cottage. The THIRD BEDROOM is light and faces the front of the cottage, adjacent is a spacious dressing room with built in Wren™ drawers.

Completing this delightful cottage is a UTILITY ROOM, which provides space for a washing machine and dryer, additional base units with one ½ sink bowl. The cottage additionally benefits from a newly fitted AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP and water tank, a further door leads to the downstairs WC and handbasin complete the look. A door leading to the back garden is useful when coming back from a long walk in the countryside.

Outside

The exterior of Walnut Tree Cottage is equally enchanting. The large garden is a retreat, adorned with mature shrubs. A wooden double garage provides ample space for storage and hobbies.
The property also benefits from secondary glazing and a shared septic tank with the neighbour, ensuring convenience and efficiency.

Location

Melbury Osmond is a picturesque and charming village situated in West Dorset, approximately 7 miles south of the Somerset town of Yeovil and 15 miles west of the County Town of Dorchester. The Grade I listed church, St Osmond’s, lies at the centre of this thriving village from which beautiful countryside can be explored. The village also enjoys the Melbury Osmond Tennis Club, it has an excellent hard court available to members. The court is situated in the heart of the village adjacent to the Village Hall, with ample free parking, playground for small children and picnic area. The nearby village of Yetminster is a reputable Primary School, Post Office, Public House and Village Store.

Directions

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Material Information

ROOM MEASUREMENTS: Please refer to floor plan.

SERVICES: Mains electricity; shared septic tank; air source heat pump.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Dorset (West Dorset) Council. Tax band F.

BROADBAND: Standard download 1 Mbps, upload 0.3 Mbps. Superfast download 49 Mbps, upload 8 Mbps. Ultrafast download 1000 Mbps, upload 1000 Mbps. Please note all available speeds quoted are 'up to'.

MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE: EE, O2 & Vodafone. For further information please go to Ofcom website.

TENURE: Leasehold. New 20-year lease will be issued.

LETTINGS: Should you be interested in acquiring a Buy-to-Let investment, and would appreciate advice regarding the current rental market, possible yields, legislation for landlords and how to make a property safe and compliant for tenants, then find out about our Investor Club from our expert, Alexandra Holland. Alexandra will be pleased to provide you with additional, personalised support; just call her on the branch telephone number to take the next step.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DOMVS and its Clients give notice that: they have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs (including any AI photography) and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and DOMVS has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. DOMVS is a member of The Property Ombudsman scheme and subscribes to The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice.

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