Bathsheba Cottage Stour Hill West Stour Gillingham SP8 5SE www.abbotandslater.co.uk Bathsheba Cottage Stour Hill West Stour Gillingham SP8 5SE Cottage Style Property Sympathetically updated Open plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room Spacious Bedroom Modern, well-appointed Shower Room Breath Taking Far Reaching, Panoramic Views over Blackmore Vale Parking Communal Gardens Guest Accommodation and Parking The Village: West Stour is a small Dorset village with an Inn, Church and a Shop/Garage, located a short distance from the property. It is also only a short drive from the renowned Udder Farm Shop which has a delicatessen, butchers and coffee shop. Conveniently located for the towns of Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Gillingham all of which have supermarkets, banks and doctor’s surgeries. Sherborne, Gillingham and Templecombe have train stations offering rail links to London Waterloo and the West Country. The property is located just under a mile to the west of the centre of the village. The Property: Part of the Main Farmhouse House complex this charming period property was converted in the 1980s from a former dairy attached to the main farmhouse. The current owners have in their time at the cottage transformed it, updating and modernising the accommodation. They have fitted a modern Shaker style Kitchen with integrated appliances, provided the cottage with storage units and practical yet attractive wood effect flooring. On the First Floor Landing they have created a Study Area and the old bathroom has been replaced with a modern and stylish Shower Room with fitted units and large fully tiled shower cubicle. The extremely spacious Bedroom has space at one end for fitted or free standing wardrobes and the views to be enjoyed from this window and that of the Open Plan Communication: Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room are far reaching, panoramic and breath taking views of the surrounding area. Our clients tell us that it is an ever changing There are mainline train services to London Waterloo and the West Country from Gillingham and Sherborne. landscape which has provided them with some of the best sunsets they have ever seen. London can be reached by car via the A303/M3 link and Modern, highly efficient Fisher electric radiators now replace old fashioned storage heaters and the property is double glazed throughout. there are also good road links to the larger conurbations Outside there is a dedicated parking area for the complex. The communal gardens include a walled garden area where each of the properties has a timber of Poole, Bournemouth and the Jurassic coastline. shed for storage. In the main house there are two ensuite double bedrooms available for guests to use. Leisure: Whilst the property is Leasehold the owners of each Apartment own one eighth of the Freehold. Surrounded by glorious countryside walking and riding are high on the agenda for some whilst there are golf courses at Sherborne, Tollard Royal and Blandford. Directions: From Sturminster Newton drive towards Marnhull on the B3092. On entering the village take the second turning on the left down Church Hill. Continue on this road into Burton Street and pass the shops on the right hand side. You will then pass the Blackmore Vale Inn on the right hand side and you will need to follow the road around to the right and on towards the river and T Junction where you turn right towards Fifehead Magdalen. On entering this village follow the road around to the left and then out towards the A30. Just before you Accommodation: (Please see floor plan for approximate measurements). reach the A30 which will be directly in front of you take the turning to the left into the Grounds of Stour Hill The property is approached via a flagstone pathway with steps leading up to the front door over which there is a pitched and tiled Storm House. Proceed along the driveway and parking will be Porch. found on the right hand side. Viewing: Solid Wood Front Door to Entrance Hall: Strictly by appointment through Abbot and Slater. Hall: Staircase to First Floor Landing. Wood effect laminate flooring, full length storage cupboard housing meter, fuse board etc., and offering Prior to making an appointment to view, the Agents shelved storage and full length storage, suitable for brooms, ironing board, etc.,. Wall mounted Fischer electric radiator, central ceiling light and under strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the stairs cupboard. property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Open Plan: Kitchen, Dining Area and Sitting Room. This room provides panoramic and far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Wood effect laminate flooring and modern electric radiators. Kitchen Area: Extensive range of floor standing and wall mounted Shaker style units with slate effect worktops and upstands, having inset large black stone effect sink unit with mixer tap over. Integrated appliances include a Beko electric hob with extractor hood over and electric oven under, integrated dishwasher and Bosch fridge/freezer. Recessed ceiling lights. Dining Area: Wall mounted modern Fischer electric radiator. Sitting Area: Exposed beamwork to ceiling and above the window with window seat which provides glorious views over the surrounding countryside. Fireplace with stone hearth, having inset Optimyst electric stove. Either side of the fireplace are built in storage cupboards incorporating power and phone socket and with display shelving over. Wall lights and t.v. point above the fireplace. From the Entrance Hall staircase leads to the First Floor Landing/Study Area. Useful storage cupboard. Bedroom: As you walk into the Bedroom there is space for fitted or freestanding wardrobes, although one has to say that your eyes are immediately drawn to the window and stunning and far reaching views to be enjoyed of the surrounding Blackmore Vale countryside. Exposed beam work, window seat, ceiling lights and wall mounted Fischer electric radiator. Shower Room: Fully tiled shower cubicle with power shower, oblong wash hand basin with mixer tap over and granite effect upstand and surround, having storage unit beneath. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating and recessed ceiling lights. Exterior Outside: The property’s parking space is located in a designated area with guest spaces available. Communal Gardens: Are to the front, side and rear of the property and are predominately laid to lawn. A timber storage shed is provided in the rear garden area. A rotary washing line can be erected in the side garden. Management Fees and Service Charges: The charge set by the Management Company is £335 per quarter for the year 2019 and this figure covers general maintenance, communal utilities, including septic tank and insurance. Additionally, there is a healthy sinking fund to help obviate/reduce and extra ordinary expenses that may occur in the future. Services: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Tenure: Leasehold although it should be noted that each property owns one eighth of the Freehold of the whole. Local Authority: Dorset Council Council Tax Band: C Amount payable for the current year 2019/2020: £1764.69 Council Tax Phone: 0345 0344569 IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give notice that: 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. 2. 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