• Three bed detached house +
• Oak framed double garage and driveway +
• Beautiful private gardens +
• Vegetable patch +
• On a cycle route +
• Peaceful no-through lane +
• Ideal for dog-walking +
• Freehold, Grade II listed +
• CTB E +
• Client will be making an onward purchase +

A beautiful detached three bed period cottage with double garage and parking set in a tranquil village location surrounded by countryside.

The Property - Formerly a farm workers cottage in the early 18th Century, this Grade II listed property is brimming with character and charm from its thick stone walls to its attractive thatched roof and beamed ceilings. The inglenook fireplace in the spacious sitting room is a reminder of times gone by, modernised a little with a wood burning stove for cosy evenings in front of the fire. The kitchen has been carefully designed to offer masses of storage including a larder cupboard in one corner and a semi-open plan aspect to the dining area. A useful utility and downstairs shower room with WC make coming in from gardening a breeze, whilst upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The current owners have lived here for more than ten years and have thoroughly enjoyed village life, commenting on how friendly people are here and how much there is to get involved with locally if you can tear yourself away from enjoying the peaceful garden! A true rural community at it's best,

Outside - The garden has been lovingly tended by the current owners who have enjoyed growing vegetables and soft fruits in the raised beds and greenhouse. Rain water is harvested from the garage roof and stored for watering plants during the drier months. There are mature fruit trees and established plants offering year round colour and interest. A sunny terraced area wraps around the back of the house for a secluded spot to enjoy the wild birds which frequent the garden. A garden shed offers space for storing tools.

A two bay oak framed garage allows parking for one car with a workshop with power and light. Outside the garage is a gated driveway for two further vehicles.

Situation - Southover is a charming hamlet lined by historic houses on a no-through village road which turns into a gravelled bridleway and cycle track on route 26 for the avid cyclist to enjoy! There is superb walking directly from the door without having to get in the car, with footpaths heading in two directions and lovely circular walks through a quiet valley or meandering along the River Frome, which bi-sects the village from neighbouring village Frampton, which has a thriving village hall and a church. The hall boasts many events throughout the year including a well-attended summer fete, skittles nights, quiz night, coffee mornings, keep-fit classes and is host to the well attended Frampton Footlights amateur dramatics. The County town of Dorchester is just 15 minutes by car whilst the Jurassic Coast at Ringstead or Burton Bradstock are each 30 minutes away, making this an accessible yet peaceful location in a friendly village atmosphere.