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Cottage that has been lovingly updated whilst staying true to

1 22 Durweston Durweston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QE Stylish Edwardian 3 Reception Room, 3 Double Bedroom Semi Detached Cottage that has been lovingly updated whilst staying true to its heritage and still boasting a wealth of period features. Abbot & Slater

Sitting Room 22 Durweston Porch, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Reception Room with Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen, Utility Area and Rear Entrance, 3 Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.

2 Sitting Room 22 Durweston Porch, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Reception Room with Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen, Utility Area and Rear Entrance, 3 Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Gardens to the Front and Rear elevations totalling 0.14 acres. Residents off road Parking for 2 Cars. The Property Built as an Estate Cottage for the Portman Estate in the early 1900 s, No. 22 has brick elevations under a slate roof. Originally the cottage had a detached outhouse, thought to have been a coal shed and utility which the current owners converted into a spacious Reception Room with vaulted ceiling, joining it to the main house via a rear Entrance Hall/Utility Area. Since purchasing the property from the Crown Estate the owners have undertaken the complete refurbishment of the cottage whilst staying true to its origins and ensuring that original features, which can be seen throughout, are kept intact. Internal doors have been stripped and waxed and where necessary windows have been replaced by handmade replicas. The handmade kitchen incorporates a mixture of solid wood and freestanding units with integrated appliances, whilst exposed polished floor boards add charm and warmth to the Dining Room and Entrance Hall. The Sitting Room boasts an open fireplace with period surround and this room also offers stunning views across fields and beyond the River Stour towards Stourpaine and the surrounding countryside. On the First Floor a stylish Family Bathroom has been created with mains water power shower over the Bath and all three Double Bedrooms have period fire surrounds. The cottage enjoys Gas Fired Central Heating to radiators via a Worcester Combi Boiler that was installed only 16 months ago and some rooms benefit from Double Glazing. Outside the sloping rear garden offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and at the top of the garden a Summerhouse creates the perfect place to enjoy unrivalled views across the valley and beyond. To the front elevation is a further small area of garden bordered by a low wall and outside there are two dedicated residents parking spaces. This much loved family home must be viewed to appreciate the space and charm it offers. Location Durweston is just two miles north of Blandford and stands on the West bank of the River Stour. Originally at the heart of the Portman Estate with Bryanston School being the original Portman family home and Knighton House the Dowager House, the village has a number of Estate Cottages built at the turn of the Century for Estate Workers. The village also boasts a 500-year-old church, which has an unusual sculpture over the main door, thought to be of that of St Elay - the patron of blacksmiths. It has a strong community spirit and the modern village hall is testament to this with many community events held there. Other amenities include a Primary School, tennis courts and playing fields. Education The area is well known for its exceptional independent schools; these include Bryanston, Clayesmore, St Mary's Shaftesbury, Port Regis, Hanford and Knighton House, which is located close to the heart of the village. There are State schools in Blandford, Sturminster Newton and Wimborne, with an excellent Primary School in the village. Communication There is a mainline train service to London Waterloo and the West Country approximately 14½ miles away in Gillingham or alternatively you could access the mainline Station in Salisbury approximately 25 miles away. London can be reached by car via the A303/M3 link. There are also good road links to the larger conurbations of Poole, Bournemouth and the Jurassic coastline. The county towns of Sherborne, Blandford, Shaftesbury and Gillingham are within easy driving distance. Leisure Surrounded by glorious countryside walking and cycling are high on the agenda for some whilst there are golf courses at Blandford Forum, Tollard Royal and Sherborne. Numerous clubs and societies are available within the village and surrounding area with most tastes being catered for. Directions Leave Blandford on the A350, turning left at Durweston Bridge to the A357. Continue on this road past the turning on the left for the Village Hall. You should then take the third turning on the left into Norton Lane turning immediately right up to the parking area in front of the cottage which is the 2nd one along and should be easily recognised from our Sales Brochure.

Kitchen Dining Room Accommodation: (Please see floor plan for approximate measurements). Entrance Porch: with tiled floor and light.

There is a painted meter cupboard above the staircase and a high level window with vertical blind at the return which leads to the First Floor Landing.

Open fireplace with brick surround having a slate hearth and painted wood mantle and pillars. Either side of the fireplace are storage cupboards having stripped pine doors with display shelving over.

3 Kitchen Dining Room Accommodation: (Please see floor plan for approximate measurements). Entrance Porch: with tiled floor and light. Painted solid wood door to: Entrance Hall: having exposed polished wood flooring, radiator and under stairs storage cupboard. There is a painted meter cupboard above the staircase and a high level window with vertical blind at the return which leads to the First Floor Landing. Sitting Room: A feature of this room is the bay window to the front elevation which affords far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Open fireplace with brick surround having a slate hearth and painted wood mantle and pillars. Either side of the fireplace are storage cupboards having stripped pine doors with display shelving over. Television point. Central ceiling light and radiator. Dining Room: Windows to the side and rear elevations. The stripped pine doors to this room have glazed panels. Exposed polished wood flooring, central ceiling light and radiator. DAB aerial connection. Kitchen: Window overlooking rear courtyard. Handmade range of pine and hardwood Kitchen units incorporating some unique features as well as open shelving units and glazed display unit. Housing unit for the electric eye level electric double oven having cupboards under and over. Ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap over and cupboards under. Pine worktops with inset 5 burner gas hob having slate tiled splash back with extractor hood over. Wall mounted open fronted storage units, slate tiled floor, central ceiling light and radiator. There is a free standing Mango Wood unit in the Kitchen which is available by separate negotiation. Rear Entrance and Utility Area: Window and doors to side elevation and courtyard. Wall mounted Worcester gas fired combi boiler supplying central heating and hot water systems. Radiator, space for fridge freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine. Slate tiling to floor. Door to Inner Courtyard and door to: Reception Room: Dual aspect with windows to the front elevation overlooking the inner courtyard and up the garden to the rear elevations. This room has a vaulted ceiling and exposed beam work. Wall mounted electric radiator and central ceiling light. From the Entrance Hall staircase with return leads to the First Floor Landing: Extra large hatch to loft. The loft is fully boarded and offers very useful storage space. Reception Room

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1: Window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 2: Window to the front elevation with far reaching views.

double wardrobe offering extensive hanging and storage space. Radiator. Bedroom 3: Window to the side elevation.

Family Bath and Shower Room: Window to the front elevation. Low level w.c.

4 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1: Window to the rear elevation. Period fire surround, radiator and central ceiling light. Bedroom 2: Window to the front elevation with far reaching views. Period fire surround with slate hearth, central ceiling light, wall mounted desk light, open fronted built-in double wardrobe offering extensive hanging and storage space. Radiator. Bedroom 3: Window to the side elevation. Period fire surround, central ceiling light, wall mounted reading light, Television aerial point and radiator. Family Bath and Shower Room: Window to the front elevation. Low level w.c., pedestal with hand-made wooden seat, wash hand basin with tiled surround, recessed oblong bath with hand-built wooden step, fully tiled surround having large rose shower head to one end and central mixer tap. Ladder style heated towel rail and painted exposed floor Family Bath and Shower Room boards.

Outside The property is approached via wrought-iron gate to a paved pathway

To the front the property is bordered by a low brick wall with neat area of

Rear Garden: From the rear courtyard steps lead up to the main area of garden,

The gardens are approximately 130ft long and approximately 35 ft wide.

mature beech hedge and fencing to the other.

seat. Also in the garden there is one young apple tree and two pear trees

Below the Summerhouse is a product vegetable patch.

5 Outside The property is approached via wrought-iron gate to a paved pathway leading to the front Porch or around to the rear Entrance and courtyard. To the front the property is bordered by a low brick wall with neat area of garden. Rear Garden: From the rear courtyard steps lead up to the main area of garden, (where there is a Timber Shed). The gardens are approximately 130ft long and approximately 35 ft wide. Sloping gradually up to the top the gardens are bordered on one side by a mature beech hedge and fencing to the other. There are two mature apple trees one of which is surrounded by a wooden garden seat. Also in the garden there is one young apple tree and two pear trees together with a variety of mature shrubs and specimen trees. Below the Summerhouse is a product vegetable patch. Summerhouse: Built to a standard that would enable it to be insulated and afford a number of uses the current owners have simply enjoyed the serenity of its location at the top of the garden affording as it does stunning and far reaching views of the surrounding countryside and providing a peaceful study area.

22 Durweston FLOOR PLAN Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating via a combi boiler.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give notice that: 1.

Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2.

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.

6 22 Durweston FLOOR PLAN Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating via a combi boiler. Local Authority: North Dorset District Council, Norden, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7LL Telephone Number: Council Tax Band: C Amount payable for the current year: 1, 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. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are 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. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Abbot and Slater. Prior to making an appointment to view, the Agents strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Plan for indentification purposes only. Not to Scale. Accompanied Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the agents Abbot and Slater. All measurements are approximate. Particulars prepared by CDS Design by Media 4 Graphix Published by Abbot & Slater April 2017 Abbot & Slater Market Cross, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1AN Telephone cslater@abbotandslater.co.uk

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