Main Road, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, DT2

GII listed THATCHED COTTAGE in need of RENOVATION throughout, residing in 0.20 ACRES. Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

This characterful GII listed three bedroom cottage resides in a generous plot with enviable rural views, situated in the historical village of Tolpuddle. The property requires comprehensive renovation throughout, offering the incoming purchaser a fantastic opportunity to create a charming village home. The property consists of stone colour washed elevations under a part thatched, part tiled roof with a flat roof extension to include an entrance hallway and garage. Leading from the parking area, the property would be predominantly accessed from the rear via a rear conservatory/ porch area and central hallway provides access to the principle rooms. The well-proportioned sitting room runs the length of the property and enjoys a double aspect to the front and rear respectively. The sitting room also features a large open fireplace, however it is not known whether the chimney is lined and compliant with current regulations. The kitchen/ diner currently features a range of floor and wall mounted units enjoying a view over the rear garden and fields beyond. From the kitchen area is an entrance hallway also providing access to the garage, which was an extension to the original property. The garage provides additional storage space with double doors opening to the rear garden. Completing the ground floor is a bathroom comprising bath, pedestal sink unit and WC.
Stairs ascend from the central hallway to three bedrooms, one of which is en-suite. The master bedroom enjoys a double aspect to the front and rear of the property and also benefits from a single integrated cupboard and en-suite comprising sink and WC. The second bedroom is a well-proportioned double room also enjoying a double aspect and integrated storage. The third bedroom is a single room enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear garden and fields beyond.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Oil fired central heating
Private drainage (Septic tank, shared with neighbour)
Mains water and electric

Much of the village falls within a Conservation Area and therefore still retains many of its unspoiled period properties. Also known for the six farm labourers (known as the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs'), exiled to Australia, who were considered founders of the Trade Union movement. The village also has a well-regarded public house/restaurant, and is in close proximity to Bere Regis and Puddletown offering additional facilities including small supermarket, post office and first school at Puddletown.

Set in approximately 0.20 acres the property offers generous outside space mostly laid to lawn, with a paved terrace abutting the rear of the property and an area of hard standing providing off street parking. There is also a garage and store providing external storage. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect and views over the surrounding fields and neighbouring River Piddle. Agents note: There is a right of access across the back of the property to the attached neighbouring property (No. 14).