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Forge Cottage Dewlish Forge Cottage Dewlish FORGE COTTAGE DEWLISH, DORSET DT2 7LR This delightful period property is ideally situated, enjoying a peaceful setting nestled within the heart of the sought after village of Dewlish, providing a great opportunity to acquire a home that boasts an abundance of character and a wealth of original features. Built in the early 1700s, this former Blacksmiths house offers versatile and spacious accommodation that is well presented throughout, set within well tended grounds that offer a plethora of space to enjoy its position and tranquil setting. EPC rating E. Dewlish is a delightful rural village located approximately 8 miles from Dorchester. The village has a traditional pub called The Oak, and other amenities including a school, a Doctors surgery and a shop lie in the neighbouring village of Puddletown (approx 2 and a half miles). Nearby Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities. Two cinemas, several museums, History centre, leisure centre, weekly market, many excellent restaurants and public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly rated and very popular with those in and around the Dorchester area. Doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are major train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and a regular bus routes to adjoining towns. ● The kitchen is well appointed, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base Key Features: level units that provide ample storage options with work surfaces above. The room provides access to both the garden and the conservatory. ● The property benefits from a wealth of living accommodation comprising a spacious sitting room that receives plentiful natural light and enjoys an abundance of character ● The spacious feel of the property continues to the first floor where a sizeable features including exposed beams, parquet flooring and a wonderful fireplace with brick landing provides a lovely seating area and access to the property’s three generous surround and solid wooden mantle that houses a multi-fuel burning stove. The dining bedrooms and the family bathroom. room enjoys generous dimensions and offers a further fireplace, inset with brick surround and wooden mantle. Additional living accommodation is gained via a third ● Externally there is a well stocked garden, housing mature trees, plants and shrubs reception room that is currently utilised as a study, and a conservatory that takes full and offering two ponds and lovely seating areas that are ideal for alfresco dining. advantage of the outlook onto the garden. There is a double garage with a workshop and a stable area with vaulted ceiling and a pedestrian door that leads to the rear garden. Email: [email protected] Web: www.parkersproperty.com Room Dimensions: Sitting Room 5.00m x 4.67m (16'05" x 15'04") Kitchen 6.91m x 2.54m (22'08" x 8'04") Dining Room 4.93m x 3.91m (16'02" x 12'10") Study 5.08m x 3.81m (16'08" x 12'06") Conservatory 2.54m x 2.54m (8'04" x 8'04") Bedroom 4.98m x 3.99m (16'04" x 13'01") Bedroom 4.09m x 4.04m (13'05" x 13'03") Bedroom 3.86m x 3.66m (12'08" x 12'0") Dressing Room 2.21m x 2.13m (7'03" x 7'0") Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil heating. Broadband and satellite are available also. Local Authorities: Dorset Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ Tel: 01305 211970. We are advised that the council tax band is F Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the sole agents: Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Tel: 01305 340860 Important notice: Parkers notify that: All sales particulars are prepared to the best knowledge and information supplied/obtained and exist to give a fair representation of the property. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Sales particulars should not be relied upon or used as a statement of fact. All measurements are approximate. Text, photographs and plans are for guidance purposes only and not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning: building regulation or other consent. Parkers have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. P573 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 24 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 3SU Tel: 01305 340860 Email: [email protected] Web: www.parkersproperty.com .
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