RIVER COTTAGE IWERNE MINSTER DORSET

RIVER COTTAGE IWERNE MINSTER DORSET

A pretty Grade II Listed cottage with delightful gardens in a popular village Features Hall Sitting Room Study Garden Room/Dining Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Cloakroom Three Bedrooms Bathroom Shower Room Gardens (approximately 0.3 acres) Summerhouse Shaftesbury 6 miles Blandford Forum 7 miles Salisbury 15 miles (all distances approximate)

Situation River Cottage is set in the heart of the popular village of Iwerne Minster, which lies midway between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum and has a good range of everyday facilities, including an excellent post office/village store, inn, a children s playground and a sports centre. For a wider range of facilities there is the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury to the north, and the Georgian town of Blandford Forum to the south. Both have a wide range of shops including supermarkets, delicatessens, cafes, doctors and dental surgeries, libraries, an arts centre, veterinary surgeries, small hospitals and secondary schools. There are mainline railway stations in both Tisbury and Gillingham (London Waterloo) and the A303 lies some 12 miles to the north giving access to the south west and London, via the M3. The Property River Cottage is Listed Grade II and believed to be about 200 years old. Constructed of part brick and part cob under a clay tiled roof, it has evolved over the years whilst retaining many period features. The current owners have re-rendered both sides of the original property with a lime based render and installed a new shower room on the second floor. Of particular note is vaulted ceiling in the kitchen and antique pine units, good sized drawing room and French windows opening onto the terrace and gardens from the kitchen/breakfast room and garden room/dining room. Outside The gardens are a major feature of the property and are bounded by mixed hedges. There is a gravel parking area to the front of the house and the main gardens lie to the rear and straddle the stream. Outside the kitchen/breakfast room and garden room is a gravel terrace with a raised bed with an old apple tree providing shade. A path continues down the side of the stream to an area of lawn with a number of vegetable beds, further apple trees and two garden sheds. A wooden bridge and stepping stones cross the stream and stone steps lead up to a terrace. This main area of garden is laid to lawn with numerous shrub and flower borders providing interesting colour throughout the year. The garden is private being well hedged with a variety of species, including yew and there are a number of fine specimen trees, including lime and liquid amber, throughout the garden. There is an old well in the centre of the garden and a pretty summer house.

Sporting and Recreation Racing is at Wincanton, Salisbury and Bath, golf at Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Salisbury and Wincanton; theatres at Salisbury, Bournemouth, Poole and Bath. There is also walking, cycling and riding in this unspoilt part of Dorset. Poole and Bournemouth are within an hour s drive, offering sailing and water sports at Poole Harbour. Education The area is renowned for its wide range of schools. The highly regarded prep and public school, Clayesmore, is situated within the village and there is an excellent primary school in nearby Fontmell Magna. Other schools in the area include Bryanston, Sherborne, St Mary s Shaftesbury, Milton Abbey, Canford, Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls. Prep Schools include; Sandroyd, Hanford, Knighton House, Sherborne Prep, Port Regis and Hazlegrove. In addition, there are state secondary schools in Shaftesbury and Blandford. Property Information Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Tenure and Possession: Vacant possession on completion. Council Tax Band: Band F Local Authority: North Dorset District Council. Telephone: 01258 454111 Dorset County Council. Telephone: 01305 251000 Directions (DT11 8NA) From Shaftesbury take the A350 towards Blandford Forum. On entering Iwerne Minster, turn left at the war memorial into Higher Street. Take the first turning on the right into Shute Lane and bear right into The Chalk. River Cottage will be found on the right hand side. Viewing Strictly by appointment with sole agent Jackson-Stops & Staff 01747 850858 Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff give notice that:- 1.These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2.We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3.The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5.Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6.These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

Shaftesbury 01747 850858 shaftesbury@jackson-stops.co.uk 6 The Commons, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JU jackson-stops.co.uk Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area :- 141.8 sq m / 1526 sq ft (Of Which 4.2 sq m / 45 sq ft Is Reduced Headroom) Second Floor Ground Floor First Floor Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, however all measurements are approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale.