Holm Cottage New Street Marnhull Dorset DT10 1QA

New Street Marnhull Dorset DT10 1QA Holm Cottage www.abbotandslater.co.uk

 Delightful Detached Period Stone Cottage  Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace and inset Wood Burning Stove  2 bedrooms  Modern Bathroom Suite with underfloor heating  New gas fired central heating installed  Double glazing throughout  Pretty cottage gardens  Period features throughout

The Village: Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England and has a thriving community life with a primary school, three churches, two inns, doctors' surgery and dispensary. There are numerous clubs and societies which are based in the village and the nearby town of Sturminster Newton also boasts an active community centre providing a range of cultural and educational facilities. Marnhull is celebrated in Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbevilles as Marlot and the views from the property and around the village will leave you in no doubt as to why the Blackmore Vale was so close to his heart.

The Property: An extract from Marnhull a Dorset Village at the Millenium (2001) tells us that “Holm is tucked away behind these other cottages and was built as a barn in the 1750s as it had a stone engraving above the door with ‘MW 1758’. However excavations in the garden produced a stone dated 1699 suggesting earlier buildings in the courtyard area. At some stage converted into a simple one up and one down house and occupied by a family of nine with the father being a willow weaver.”

Holm cottage is a delightful property sitting in a generous plot and comes to the market having undergone some renovation and updating. Both the front and back doors have been replaced with Painted timber effect uPVC glazed doors in 2018 and come with a 10 year guarantee. The windows are all

Communication: There is a mainline train service to London Waterloo and the West Country approximately 6 double glazed uPVC, and the hall and sitting room miles away in Gillingham. London can be reached floors have been fitted with solid timber boards. A by car via the A303/M3 link. There are also good contemporary bathroom suite has been added with road links to the larger conurbations of Poole, the luxury of underfloor heating and the gas fired Bournemouth and the Jurassic coastline. The central heating was installed in 2018. county towns of Sherborne, Blandford, Shaftesbury and Gillingham are within easy driving distance The character of the property is retained with Leisure: exposed original stone to some of the walls, window Surrounded by glorious countryside walking, horse riding and cycling are high on the agenda for some, seats, solid timber flooring and charming fireplace whilst there are golf courses at Sherborne, Tollard which houses the new Charnwood C5 5Kw wood Royal and Blandford. Numerous clubs and burning stove (fitted in November 2017) set on a societies are available within the village including new slate hearth and with a fully lined chimney, an active Tennis Club, Cricket Club and Village Hall. some exposed wooden beams and ledge and brace Most tastes are however catered for in the doors to the downstairs. Holm cottage offers a rare surrounding area. opportunity for further improvements/extension Viewing: subject to the necessary planning consents. Strictly by appointment through Abbot and Slater. Prior to making an appointment to view, the Agents Surrounding the property on three sides is a strongly recommend that you discuss any delightful and private cottage garden that has areas particular points which are likely to affect your laid to lawn, paved and gravel pathways, a terrace interest in the property in order that you do not and gravel area, scented roses, cottage flowers, make a wasted journey. hedging, shrubs and a prolific eating apple tree. There are two timber sheds in the garden, a wood Accommodation: (Please see floor plan for approximate measurements). store, an outside water tap and outside lighting. Timber and tiled Storm Porch. Part Glazed Front Door to: Entrance Hall: Inset door mat, solid timber floor boards, radiator to the wall and electric fuse box over. Wooden ledge and brace door to: Sitting Room: Dual Aspect with window and window seat to the side elevation, small feature window with exposed stone and stone sill to the same elevation and further window to the opposite elevation. Open fireplace with stone side and back panels having inset Charnwood C5 5Kw stove (installed in 2017) set on a new slate hearth, useful recess to one side of fireplace. Painted ceiling timbers and exposed timbers above the windows. Fisherman style wall lights, solid timber floor boards, radiator, TV and Phone point. Open door way leads through to: Kitchen: Dual Aspect with solid timber floor boards, exposed stone wall to side elevation and feature recess. Some floor standing kitchen units with open shelving and drawers, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over, wall mounted open shelving and part tiled walls. Laminate work surface with integrated Prima electric hob and Integra electric oven. There is space for a free standing fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Wall mounted radiator, strip lighting and hatch to attic space which has been insulated and boarded for extra storage. The kitchen leads to the backdoor lobby area with a wall mounted Worcester gas boiler and a useful shelved area, timber floor boards, recessed ceiling lights and double glazed painted timber effect uPVC door leading to the gardens. Door from the lobby area leads to: Bath Room: Opaque glazed window to the rear elevation. Newly installed fully tiled room with high specification VADO Suite in white comprising of a panelled bath with mixer tap and fitted shower over, glazed side panel. Low level self-closing w.c. floating rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap set above a vanity unit and tiled splash back. Above the basin is a tiled ledge backed by a mirror with recessed downlighters and shaver point. Ladder style electric and gas operated heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Recessed ceiling lights, extractor fan. From the Entrance Hall the carpeted staircase with return leads to the First Floor Landing with window to the front elevation. Bedroom 1: Windows and window seat to the side elevation. Built in shelves and cupboard with hanging space. Fitted carpet, ceiling lights, radiator Bedroom 2: Window with window seat to the front elevation. Single bedroom currently used as a dressing room. Fitted carpet, ceiling lights and radiator.

Exterior OUTSIDE: A paved path way leads to the front door with a lawn to one side and mature hedging to the other side. The garden is secluded with an area of lawn with shrub borders, fruit trees, a profusion of perennial and herbaceous plants and scented cottage roses. A gravel pathway leads round the side of the house to the private rear garden which has a good sized gravel area, ideal for a patio table and chairs, a pergola supporting a large exotic vine. Adjacent to the side lawn is another terraced area. There are two useful storage sheds, a log store, outside tap and outside lights.

Directions: From Sturminster Newton drive towards Marnhull on the B3092 turning left into New Street as you reach the Parish Church. Proceed along New Street for approximately 300 yards and then just after you pass Butts Close on the left hand side you will see a gravelled pedestrian access on the right hand side. Parking close by you will be able to access Holm Cottage by walking a short distance down this pedestrian walk way and taking the path directly in front which will lead you to the property. Alternatively, a member of our staff can meet you in the Crown Inn Car Park and guide you to Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and this quietly located property. drainage. Gas fired central heating to radiators. Local Authority: Dorset Council IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give notice that: Council Tax Band: Band C Amount 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair 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. payable for the current year £1,757.35. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are Council Tax Telephone: 03450 344569 given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Abbot and Slater has any authority to make or give any representation of warranty whatever in relation to the property. 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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