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Newtown, Milborne Port, Somerset, DT9

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • GRADE II LISTED, PERIOD STONE COTTAGE DATING BACK TO C.1818.
  • AN UNFINISHED PROJECT - AN EXCITING PROSPECT FOR A BUYER WITH CREATIVITY AND VISION!
  • DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR ONE CAR.
  • LARGE REAR GARDEN MEASURING 74' IN LENGTH.
  • PLEASANT WEST-FACING REAR ASPECT - ENJOYING SUNSETS - AND BACKING ON TO FIELDS AND COUNTRYSIDE.
  • TWO BEDROOMS PLUS LOFT ROOM.
  • TOP 'TUCKED AWAY' VILLAGE ADDRESS SURROUNDED BY PRETTY CHARACTER COTTAGES.
  • VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.

Description

A SUPERB PROJECT! LOVELY COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS AT THE REAR WITH A WEST-FACING ASPECT AND MANY A SUNSET ENJOYED! 25 Newtown is a pretty, period, natural stone, Grade II listed, mid terrace cottage situated in a very sought-after, 'tucked-away' address a short walk to the village centre amenities and yet backing on to stunning countryside and fields. This cottage has been partially reconfigured and renovated but still requires finishing. There is a large, private garden at the rear measuring 74' in length by 21'4 in width. There is driveway parking at the front for one car. The cottage has uPVC double glazing, a stone fireplace with scope for a log burner or open fire, exposed beams and a cast iron period fire surround. This rare and unique home is situated near the heart of the picturesque Somerset village of Milborne Port. There are lovely rural walks from nearby the front door.  The house is within a stone’s throw of the village centre, church, public house, primary school and village shops. Milborne Port boasts The Clockspire - a superb new restaurant, a brand new Co-op mini supermarket and a very good doctors surgery. The historic town centre of Sherborne is only a short drive away with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The property is perfect for those aspiring couples looking for a project to put their own stamp on, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect village home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools. It may also be of interest to the residential letting or holiday letting market. It also enjoys superb vehicular access to the A303 trunk road to London and the South West. . VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.

Glazed pine front door leads to sitting room.

Sitting Room – 12’3 Maximum x 10’3 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front, stone fireplace and recess with scope for log burner or open fire, entrance leads to dining room.

Dining Room – 10 Maximum x 10’3 Maximum
Staircase rises to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard, entrance to kitchen.

Kitchen – 12’10 Maximum x 10’3 Maximum
Window and uPVC double glazed door to the rear overlooking rear garden enjoying a sunny westerly aspect.

Ground floor WC (not yet fitted).

Staircase rises from the dining room to the first floor landing.
Entrances lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
 
Bedroom One – 10’9 Maximum x 10’3 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front, period cast iron feature fire surround.

Bedroom Two – 15’ Maximum x 4’10 Maximum
Enjoying a light dual aspect with double glazed windows to the rear and side enjoying pleasant countryside views and westerly aspects.

Bathroom – 7’3 Maximum x 4’3 Maximum
Fitted bath.

Steps rise from the first floor landing to loft room.
 
Loft Room - 10’8 Maximum x 8’ Maximum
Double glazed Velux ceiling window to the rear enjoying pleasant countryside views, doors leads to eaves cupboard storage space, exposed beam work, sealed hot water cylinder, light and power connected.

Outside
At the front of the property, there is a paved area providing off road parking for one small car. This area gives a depth from the road of 14’7 and width of 10’2. At the rear of the property, there is a pleasant private garden laid to lawn enjoying a west facing aspect. This generous garden measures 74’ in length by 21’4 in width. It is laid mainly to lawn and enjoys a sunny west facing aspect, enclosed by timber panel fencing, outside lighting, variety of flower beds and borders, mature trees and shrubs, stone outhouse, views over fields at the rear.

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Newtown, Milborne Port, Somerset, DT9

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Sherborne Station2.3 miles
  • Templecombe Station3.4 miles
  • Thornford Station6.0 miles
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Rolfe East, Sherborne

80 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ

Rolfe East, Sherborne

Rolfe East opened for business on the 10th October 1983, at 51 The Mall, Ealing, W5. Since then we have expanded into 17 offices, across West & Southwest London onto the far coast of Essex.

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