Fifehead Neville, Sturminster Newton, Dorset

A charming detached Grade II listed stone cottage in a lovely location in the heart of this delightful rural village.

The Dwelling - Starlings is believed to be one of the oldest cottages in the village and to have origins dating from mid 1700s. It is built of stone elevations under a tiled roof.

Accommodation - Internally the cottage has an array of period features including exposed ceiling beams and an impressive Inglenook fireplace. The kitchen has a range of wooden base units, tiled floor, Belfast sink and an oil fired Aga and double doors leading to the conservatory which overlooks the garden. The sitting / dining room is a good size and full of character with wooden floors, shelved recesses and a wonderful large Inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and former bread oven.

A door from the sitting room opens to the staircase at the top of which are two bedrooms. A second staircase beyond the kitchen leads to the third bedroom and there is a family bathroom. The attic is plaster boarded and insulated and is a useful additional space. It is currently accessed by a ladder but has potential for a studio subject to any necessary consents.

Outside - The property is approached from the lane via a wooden gate and a stone path to the front door. The garden is to the front and side of the house and is laid to lawn with some pretty flower beds, borders and some mature hedges providing privacy.

Situation - Fifehead Neville is a hamlet close to the village of Hazelbury Bryan, situated in mid Dorset and surrounded by rolling, lightly wooded countryside. Hazelbury Bryan has a pub and village shop, the situation is unspoilt and peaceful. It is about 4 miles distant of Sturminster Newton which offers an excellent range of facilities; the old market square retains its appeal with an array of individual shops which include an excellent butcher/delicatessen, greengrocer, electrical retailer and the renowned Harts emporium. The larger centres of Sherborne, Bournemouth, Poole and Bath are all within easy commuting distance. The surrounding countryside is some of the finest in the country and includes nearby Bulbarrow which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the Blackmore Vale retains its rural character and provides an abundance of excellent walking and riding.

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Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating system.

Material Information - Standard and ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is limited inside and likely outside – (coverage is best provided by Three or EE Network)
(Information from Ofcom
Council Tax Band: D