3 bed detached house for sale in Bridge Street, Bourton, Gillingham SP8, £489,000

489,000.00

Offer Nr.:
66641235
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
3 bed detached house
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Reception rooms:
1
Contact name:
Chaffers Estate Agents
Phone(s):
01747 418920

* Freehold
* Detached stone period cottage
* Three double bedrooms
* Kitchen/dining room
* Sitting room
* Downstairs cloakroom
* Bathroom
* Exposed beams
* Private garden
* Parking
* Village location
A charming three double bedroom stone period detached cottage with private
garden, ample parking, located in the highly sought after village of Bourton
within walking distance to local village shop/petrol station, primary school,
pub and is easily accessible to the A303. EPC Band: - tbc
**Description**
A charming and sympathetically modernised three double bedroom stone period
detached cottage with private garden and parking located in the highly sought
after village of Bourton within walking distance to local village shop/petrol
station, primary school, pub and is easily accessible to the A303.
This attractive cottage was built circa 1800 and offers plenty of character
with exposed beams, timber and slate flooring. The accommodation is arranged
over two floors and in brief comprises: - A good sized entrance hall with
stairs to the first floor and door to: - cloakroom with low level WC, wash hand
basin, space and plumbing for washing machine/tumble drier; a cosy sitting
room featuring a fireplace which houses a wood burner with cupboard/shelving
to the side, a media wall and door to: - a triple aspect kitchen with a range
of floor and wall units with hard wood worktops, Belfast sink, Aga with cooker
hood above, integrated dish washer, fridge/freezer, larder cupboard, exposed
beams; to complete the layout on this floor is Bedroom 3 which over looks the
patio and garden featuring exposed beams, stone flooring with under floor
heating. There is an attractive landing on the first floor with exposed beams,
window over looking the garden and doors to: - Bedroom 1 featuring a beautiful
vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, exposed floor boards, built in wardrobes
with lighting, built in dressing table and an airing cupboard which house the
electric boiler; Bedroom 2 also has a beautiful vaulted ceiling, exposed beams
and window to the front; a modern bathroom suite fitted with a panelled bath,
vanity wash basin, low level WC, large shower cubicle and chrome heated towel
rail.
The property benefits from an attractive secluded garden, shed, vegetable
patch and gated parking.
**Outside**
The property is approached via timber double gates that open onto a parking
area with shed and bin/log store. An attractive hedged and walled enclosed
cottage garden mainly laid to lawn with raised flower and shrub beds running
alongside, a raised paved patio ideal for al fresco dining, raised vegetable
patch enclosed with railway sleepers, well established trees, outside tap and
outside light.
There is also the option to purchase a Victorian style greenhouse with tiled
underfloor heating.
**Location**
The sought after village of Bourton marks the northern most point of Dorset,
and has an active community with a church, a village store including a Post
Office/Petrol station and a public house. Bourton is within easy driving
distance of several small towns including Mere, Wincanton, Gillingham and
Bruton. The village lies on the River Stour, bordering Somerset and Wiltshire
with an 'outstanding' Ofsted report for the local primary school.
**Additional Information**
Services: Mains Water, Electricity & Mains Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ Council Tax Band: E
Caution: Nb All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not
been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: Tbc

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