The Common, Evershot, Dorchester

FOR SALE BY AUCTION 24th October 2024.

Nestled in the sought after, and rural community of Evershot, Common Farmhouse is an enchanting and well-proportioned home, offering tremendous scope and potential for the right family to transition the home into the 21st Century. The delightful Grade II listed cottage, built approximately 200 years ago, is noted for its architectural importance with its moulded stone mullion windows, cast iron lozenge pattern glazing bars and handsome stone gable coping stones, making it a fine example of a historic village house.

The house, dating from the mid-1800s, is entered through the handsome principal entrance. A wooden plank and muntin door complete with historic decorative hinges set within the original stone porch greets you upon arrival. The spacious ENTRANCE HALL features original flag stone flooring, and a modest, but elegant staircase leading to the first floor. A traditional plank door, complete with a single ‘over light’, leads to the light and spacious double aspect LIVING ROOM, complete with a sizeable chimney stack, which is simply crying out for restoration to its former glory for those chilly winter evenings!

An additional reception room is accessed from the living room, providing the option for a pleasant dining or games room. To the rear of the original house is a later extension comprising a large BOOT ROOM, downstairs CLOAKROOM and storage area, providing a very convenient access from the gardens, in which to shake off coats and store muddy boots. The rear extension features original timbers, a reminder of the building’s heritage and the magnificent restoration potential available. The KITCHEN is spacious enough to accommodate a dining table and being connected to a generous UTILITY room, complete with bricked up range opening, presents an interesting opportunity for a modern and well-equipped kitchen/utility design installation.

Two staircases lead to the first floor, one from the main entrance hall, and the other from the kitchen. The first-floor features exposed roof timbers and charming recessed windows set within the eaves to the front of the property, and with dormer style windows to the rear which enjoy wonderful views over the gardens to the south. There are currently three BEDROOMS and a HALLWAY which has been utilised as an additional bedroom space. The generous BATHROOM will easily accommodate a contemporary suite, commensurate with modern living requirements. The space upstairs lends itself beautifully to creative and considerate renovation and potentially reconfiguration (subject to the relevant planning permissions), presenting the opportunity to make Common Farmhouse a characterful and enjoyable family home.

Outside
The principal façade of Common Farmhouse is fronted by an attractive narrow garden with ornamental shrubs, spanning the entire width of the house of which is secured by an attractive traditional iron gate and fence. A convenient private parking area is located to the side of the house. The rear, south facing farmhouse garden, comprising of both lawn and patio is an absolute joy! The generous and adaptable space is ideal for enjoying leisure time, entertaining with family and friends, or simply sitting back on a summer’s evening, enjoying a cold drink whilst listening to the birdsong. Bordered by mature trees and fencing, the area is wonderfully peaceful and secluded. The garden space is generous enough to accommodate a vegetable plot, or chicken coop, presenting the opportunity for a true country living experience!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We understand that works have been carried out that do not comply with listed building consent. We would anticipate that the successful purchaser will work closely with the Listed Planning Officer to rectify these works.

Location
Evershot may be the quintessential English village, but this hidden gem is not without its modern luxuries! The village is home to a local shop, bakery, the renowned and cherished local pub, The Acorn and the country house hotel and restaurant, Summer Lodge. Being the second highest village in Dorset, Evershot is surrounded by a stunning landscape which is well served by a fabulous network of public rights of way, making it the perfect location for those who enjoy the countryside. Located 7 miles south of Yeovil, and 13 miles to the north west of Dorchester, Evershot combines country living with convenient access to main towns which have a range of amenities such as supermarkets, shopping centres, arts venues, County hospitals and main line train stations with excellent links to London and the West Country.

Directions
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