Maple Cottage Maple Cottage South Perrott, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HS Crewkerne 3 Miles Beaminster 5 Miles

A sympathetically renovated and improved character home with a self-contained annexe

• Detached Character House • Period Features • Grade II Listed • Self-Contained 1 Bedroom • Attractively Renovated to a Annexe High Standard • Spacious Garden

Guide price £449,950

THE PROPERTY Maple Cottage is a fine example of how an historic property can be sympathetically renovated and reconfigured, creating a charming home with the needs of the busy modern lifestyle in mind alongside a wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary features. Thought to date back to around 1650, and justifiably Grade II Listed, characterful features are plentiful inside including beams, window seats and exposed stonework, enhancing the romantic cottage atmosphere. The programme of improvements also saw the conversion of the former garage to create a large kitchen as well as a beautifully appointed, self contained annexe, providing extra flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles, and there is plentiful storage throughout both parts of the property.

Excellent use was made of modern and traditional materials alike during the renovations, particularly in the kitchen which is fitted with bespoke units beneath oak work surfaces and exposed stonework. The sociable living accommodation flows smoothly from here through the breakfast room and the stunning dining room which, with its beautiful fireplace, wood panelling and glass panelled staircase, has the perfect blend of old and new features, before culminating in a relaxing sitting room in which there is a fireplace with a woodburner. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms on the first floor, as well as a spacious family bathroom which has been attractively fitted with a contemporary suite. The second floor is arranged as a principal bedroom with adjacent shower room, both of which are full of charm with exposed roof timbers in the bedroom.

The creation of the self-contained annexe has been a triumph. Accessed via an external staircase, and benefitting from it's own area of garden, this useful asset comprises a light and spacious first floor living area/kitchen with stairs leading to a ground floor shower room and double bedroom, perfect for guests, extended family or even to realise an income via holiday or long-term letting.

OUTSIDE Maple Cottage enjoys a generous, established garden onto which double glass doors open from the dining room, providing a wonderful indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Extending behind the property, the garden is primarily laid to lawn with a paved sun terrace adjoining the house and is therefore a lovely setting for al fresco dining, relaxing or entertaining.

SITUATION The property is located in a Conservation Area within South Perrott; an attractive village on the Dorset/Somerset border and therefore benefits from proximity to a broad range of facilities in Beaminster, Crewkerne, Bridport and Dorchester. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site is around 30 minutes' drive to the south. Within South Perrott amenities include a friendly community with an active village hall, church and the Coach and Horses pub, with the Winyards Gap pub just a short drive away in Chedington. Transport links are good with a mainline rail station in Crewkerne offering regular services to London (Waterloo) and Exeter, and there are state and independent schools for children of all ages nearby.

SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating.

DIRECTIONS From Bridport follow the A3066 to Mosterton. After leaving the village turn right, signposted to South Perrott, then turn right at the end of this lane into the village. The property can be found on the left just before the entrance to the pub on the right. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

32 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NQ

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