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Riverside Cottage Winterborne Zelston, DT11 9EU

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Riverside Cottage Winterborne Zelston, Dorset DT11 9EU

A captivating period property, restored to an exceptional specification

set in an enchanting village setting

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Ground Floor: - Sitting Room - Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room - Conservatory/Dining Room

Cloakroom & Shower/ Utility

First Floor: - Spacious Landing - Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom

Guest Bedrooms - Family Bathroom.

Second Floor: - Bedrooms 3 and 4

Landscaped Gardens extending to approximately 1/3 acre - Double Garage - Log Cabin/Studio

Lovely views over open countryside

Double glazing - Alarm system - Thatch roof was replaced in 2011 with Norfolk Reed

Some of the numerous noteworthy features:-  Delightful village location with uninterrupted views over open countryside

 Totally restored throughout  Original inglenook fireplaces  A wealth of original period features  Bespoke fitted kitchen and bathrooms  Amdega conservatory with under floor heating

 Light & spacious accommodation

 Versatile layout over three floors  Landscaped cottage gardens well stocked with a profusion of flowers, shrubs & trees  Fabulous log cabin/home office  Detached double garage

 Oil fired under floor & radiator heating,

2 wood burner stoves & Double glazing  Thatched roof new in 2011  NICEIC electrical and wiring certification  Security alarm system

THE PROPERTY

Riverside Cottage is reputed to have its origins in the 17th century; a seamless extension was added in the mid 1980’s, and the conservatory in the last ten years. The cottage is Grade II Listed, being of Architectural and Historic Interest and accordingly its original features have been retained and greatly enhanced.

It has been painstakingly and sympathetically restored by the present owners during their occupancy of more than 17 years. Totally transformed and further improved, it certainly has the wow factor from the onset.

Attention to detail is evident throughout; the quality finish and stylish layout makes Riverside Cottage an exceptional dwelling. It will appeal to a wide range of buyers; the perfect country retreat away from the rat race of city life, professional or active retired buyers seeking a relaxed and calm environment within a popular village community.

The welcoming kitchen/breakfast room is the hub of the house; quality bespoke units, hardwood Maple work surfaces incorporate integral appliances and a Stanley Range is set into a tiled recess with an integral extractor. A centre island provides an additional working area with cupboards and drawers beneath. A Villager wood burning stove is set into a painted brick arched fireplace.

THE PROPERTY cont’d……… The sitting room is utterly charming; an impressive inglenook fireplace with Bressumer beam and fitted with Efel French enamelled multi-fuel stove. This room is full of character and charm, deep window seats and exposed ceiling and wall timbers painted white; creating a French farmhouse atmosphere.

A substantial Amdega conservatory is sited at the back of the house and is south west facing - a stylish addition which links both sitting room and kitchen; ideal for year round entertaining it has double doors out to the garden, antique terracotta floor tiles and fitted blinds.

On the first floor two gracious bedrooms lead from a split landing; the principal room is triple aspect with a range of fitted wardrobes, it has a luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom in addition to the family bathroom. Both are beautifully fitted and each features an original Victorian freestanding roll-top bath.

On the second floor are two large rooms each is served by its own staircase – these additional bedrooms have a variety of uses; study, work or play rooms. The character features continue with painted A-frame ceiling beams and dormer windows.

OUTSIDE To one side of the cottage is a five bar gate leading onto a gravelled drive and up to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE - with a pitched roof providing plenty of storage. Remote controlled electric up-and-over door, power and light connected.

The back garden is totally private and sheltered; it enjoys a south westerly aspect throughout the day and is a gloriously sunny spot. Numerous flowering and architectural shrubs and specimen trees provide year round colour and structure. Paved sun terrace stretches the width of the cottage and a paved path meanders down to a circular patio area. Garden tool store. Log/fuel store. Dog kennel.

LOG CABIN/STUDIO - Utterly sublime; built as a home office for the present owner who works from home the cabin is a fully double glazed area with Velux windows and a slate pitched roof. Pained in muted greens and creams it has a decked sitting area and lighting - surely the perfect sanctuary to retreat to at any time.

SITUATION Winterborne Zelston is a quiet, picturesque village. It has a 14th century parish church, village hall and Zelston Manor which was home to the well known personality, Bear Grylls. It has won the Dorset Best Kept Village Award. The Botany Bay Inn and The World’s End are nearby. The local service station has a convenience store.

The nearby towns of Wareham, Blandford, Wimborne, and Bournemouth and the county town of Dorchester are all within easy motoring distance and offer a wide variety of shops, schools, leisure and cultural amenities.

EDUCATION The area is well known for its excellent range of independent schools and these include at Blandford, Clayesmore, , St Mary’s , Dumpton and Castle Court in Wimborne, Canford School and Milton Abbey. State Schools in Blandford, Wimborne and Poole.

SPORTING AND RECREATION Walking and riding over the surrounding countryside. Racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Bath. Golf at Broadstone, Ferndown, Bulbury Woods, East Dorset Country Club and Ashley Wood, Sailing and Water Sports at Poole and Weymouth and along the glorious Jurassic coastline.

DIRECTIONS

From Blandford take the A350 and go through the villages of and . At the end of Spetisbury turn right onto the B3075, signposted Wareham and follow this road to meet the A31.

Turn right and proceed through , passing the World’s End public house to your left. After 400 meters, turn right into the village directly opposite the Botany Bay Inn.

At the T junction turn left. Follow the road for 300 meters. On your right you will see a brick bridge, turn right over the bridge onto the private drive. Riverside Cottage is situated on the left.

LOCAL AUTHORITY District Council - Blandford T: - 01258 454111 – Dorchester T: - 01305 251000

SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Post Code DT11 9EU Web reference BLA150027 JMT/05/15

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