22 Durweston

Durweston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QE

Stylish Edwardian 3 Reception Room, 3 Double Bedroom Semi Detached Cottage that has been lovingly updated whilst staying true to its heritage and still boasting a wealth of period features.

Abbot & Slater stunning views across fields and beyond the Hanford and Knighton House, which is located River Stour towards Stourpaine and the close to the heart of the village. There are State surrounding countryside. On the First Floor a schools in Blandford, Sturminster Newton and stylish Family Bathroom has been created with Wimborne, with an excellent Primary School in mains water power shower over the Bath and all the village. three Double Bedrooms have period fire surrounds. Communication The cottage enjoys Gas Fired Central Heating to There is a mainline train service to London radiators via a Worcester Combi Boiler that was Waterloo and the West Country approximately installed only 16 months ago and some rooms 14½ miles away in Gillingham or alternatively benefit from Double Glazing. you could access the mainline Station in Outside the sloping rear garden offers stunning Salisbury approximately 25 miles away. views of the surrounding countryside and at the London can be reached by car via the A303/M3 top of the garden a Summerhouse creates the link. There are also good road links to the perfect place to enjoy unrivalled views across larger conurbations of Poole, Bournemouth and the valley and beyond. To the front elevation is the Jurassic coastline. The county towns of Sitting Room a further small area of garden bordered by a low Sherborne, Blandford, Shaftesbury and wall and outside there are two dedicated Gillingham are within easy driving distance. residents parking spaces. This much loved 22 Durweston family home must be viewed to appreciate the The Property space and charm it offers. Leisure Built as an Estate Cottage for the Portman Estate Surrounded by glorious countryside walking in the early 1900’s, No. 22 has brick elevations Porch, Entrance Hall, and cycling are high on the agenda for some under a slate roof. Originally the cottage had a Location Sitting Room, Dining whilst there are golf courses at Blandford detached outhouse, thought to have been a coal Durweston is just two miles north of Blandford Forum, Tollard Royal and Sherborne. Room, Reception Room shed and utility which the current owners and stands on the West bank of the River Stour. converted into a spacious Reception Room with Originally at the heart of the Portman Estate with Numerous clubs and societies are available with Vaulted Ceiling, vaulted ceiling, joining it to the main house via a Bryanston School being the original Portman within the village and surrounding area with Kitchen, Utility Area and rear Entrance Hall/Utility Area. Since family home and Knighton House the Dowager most tastes being catered for. purchasing the property from the Crown Estate House, the village has a number of Estate Cottages Rear Entrance, 3 Double the owners have undertaken the complete built at the turn of the Century for Estate Workers. Directions refurbishment of the cottage whilst staying true The village also boasts a 500-year-old church, Bedrooms and Family Leave Blandford on the A350, turning left at to its origins and ensuring that original features, which has an unusual sculpture over the main Durweston Bridge to the A357. Continue on Bathroom. Gardens to the which can be seen throughout, are kept intact. door, thought to be of that of St Elay - the patron of blacksmiths. It has a strong community spirit and this road past the turning on the left for the Internal doors have been stripped and waxed the modern village hall is testament to this with Front and Rear elevations and where necessary windows have been Village Hall. You should then take the third many community events held there. Other replaced by handmade replicas. The handmade turning on the left into Norton Lane turning totalling 0.14 acres. amenities include a Primary School, tennis courts immediately right up to the parking area in kitchen incorporates a mixture of solid wood and playing fields. Residents off road Parking and freestanding units with integrated front of the cottage which is the 2nd one along for 2 Cars. appliances, whilst exposed polished floor and should be easily recognised from our Sales boards add charm and warmth to the Dining Education Brochure. Room and Entrance Hall. The Sitting Room boasts an open fireplace with The area is well known for its exceptional period surround and this room also offers independent schools; these include Bryanston, Clayesmore, St Mary's Shaftesbury, Port Regis, Kitchen Dining Room

are storage cupboards having stripped inset 5 burner gas hob having slate overlooking the inner courtyard and Accommodation: pine doors with display shelving over. tiled splash back with extractor hood up the garden to the rear elevations. (Please see floor plan for approximate Television point. Central ceiling light over. Wall mounted open fronted This room has a vaulted ceiling and measurements). and radiator. storage units, slate tiled floor, central exposed beam work. Wall mounted Entrance Porch: with tiled floor and Dining Room: Windows to the side ceiling light and radiator. There is a electric radiator and central ceiling light. Painted solid wood door to: free standing Mango Wood unit in the light. and rear elevations. The stripped pine Entrance Hall: having exposed Kitchen which is available by separate From the Entrance Hall staircase with doors to this room have glazed panels. polished wood flooring, radiator and negotiation. return leads to the First Floor Landing: Exposed polished wood flooring, under stairs storage cupboard. There is Extra large hatch to loft. The loft is central ceiling light and radiator. Rear Entrance and Utility Area: a painted meter cupboard above the fully boarded and offers very useful DAB aerial connection. Window and doors to side elevation staircase and a high level window with storage space. and courtyard. Wall mounted vertical blind at the return which leads Kitchen: Window overlooking rear Worcester gas fired combi boiler to the First Floor Landing. courtyard. Handmade range of pine supplying central heating and hot and hardwood Kitchen units incorpo- Sitting Room: A feature of this room is water systems. Radiator, space for rating some unique features as well as the bay window to the front elevation fridge freezer and space and plumbing open shelving units and glazed display which affords far reaching views of the for washing machine. Slate tiling to unit. Housing unit for the electric eye surrounding countryside. Open floor. Door to Inner Courtyard and level electric double oven having fireplace with brick surround having a door to: cupboards under and over. Ceramic 1½ slate hearth and painted wood mantle bowl sink unit with mixer tap over and Reception Room: Dual aspect with and pillars. Either side of the fireplace cupboards under. Pine worktops with windows to the front elevation Reception Room Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Window to the rear elevation. Period fire surround, radiator and central ceiling light. Bedroom 2: Window to the front elevation with far reaching views. Period fire surround with slate hearth, central ceiling light, wall mounted desk light, open fronted built-in double wardrobe offering extensive hanging and storage space. Radiator. Bedroom 3: Window to the side elevation. Period fire surround, central ceiling light, wall mounted reading light, Television aerial point and radiator. Family Bath and Shower Room: Window to the front elevation. Low level w.c., pedestal with hand-made wooden seat, wash hand basin with tiled surround, recessed oblong bath with hand-built wooden step, fully tiled surround having large rose shower head to one end and central mixer tap. Ladder style heated towel rail and painted exposed floor Bedroom 2 Family Bath and Shower Room boards. Outside

The property is approached via approximately 130ft long and Below the Summerhouse is a product wrought-iron gate to a paved approximately 35 ft wide. Sloping vegetable patch. pathway leading to the front Porch gradually up to the top the gardens Summerhouse: Built to a standard or around to the rear Entrance and are bordered on one side by a mature that would enable it to be insulated courtyard. To the front the property beech hedge and fencing to the other. and afford a number of uses the is bordered by a low brick wall with There are two mature apple trees one current owners have simply enjoyed neat area of garden. of which is surrounded by a wooden the serenity of its location at the top Rear Garden: From the rear garden seat. Also in the garden there of the garden affording as it does courtyard steps lead up to the main is one young apple tree and two pear stunning and far reaching views of area of garden, (where there is a trees together with a variety of the surrounding countryside and Timber Shed). The gardens are mature shrubs and specimen trees. providing a peaceful study area. IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give 22 Durweston notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair FLOOR PLAN and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. Services: Mains water, gas, 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired reference to condition and necessary central heating via a combi boiler. permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are Local Authority: North Dorset believed to be correct, but any intending District Council, Norden, Salisbury purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but Road, Blandford DT11 7LL must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of Telephone Number: 03450 344569 them. 3. No person in the employment of Abbot and Council Tax Band: C Slater has any authority to make or give any representation of warranty whatever in Amount payable for the relation to the property. current year: £1,571.80. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, or withdrawn.

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