* Freehold
* Charming detached Grade II Listed Cottage
* 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
* Abundance of character features
* Attractive inglenook fireplaces in sitting room and kitchen/dining room
* Enclosed and pretty rear garden with two outbuildings
* Off road parking for one car
* Sought after village location with amenities
* Easy access to Trailway and walks
A charming, thatched Grade II Listed cottage with many character features,
pretty garden and off road parking.
Japonica Cottage is a detached three bedroom Grade II Listed cottage built in
the 1700s of rendered elevations under a thatched roof. The well - maintained
accommodation boasts character features throughout with exposed beams, deep
window sills and attractive inglenook fireplaces. There is a good sized and
pretty garden at the rear and a range of facilities are within walking
distance.
The front door opens into an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first
floor and access to the sitting room and the kitchen / dining room. The dual
aspect sitting room has exposed beams and a large inglenook fireplace with an
electric log burner. The kitchen / dining room is a lovely and light room with
a dual aspect and exposed beams. The dining area has an impressive inglenook
fireplace with a wood burner, space for a fridge / freezer and there are two
full size cupboards; one housing the boiler and the other has space and
plumbing for a washing machine.
The kitchen has tiled flooring, a range of wall mounted and floor standing
units, an integrated electric oven with a hob and a door leading to the rear
terrace.
On the first floor there is one double bedroom, two single bedrooms, and a
bathroom. Bedroom one has a dual aspect and views over the garden. The
bathroom comprises a shower over the bath, a wc, a wash hand basin and there
is access to a boarded loft.
**Outside**
There is a drive to the side of the cottage with parking for one vehicle and a
pedestrian gate leads into the rear garden. This attractive and fully enclosed
garden is bordered by various trees with a good sized lawn, established flower
and shrub borders, a patio area, and a terrace. There are two useful brick
outbuildings.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Gas
fired central heating.
Local Authority
Dorset Council Tel: Council Tax Band: D
Tenure
Freehold
**Situation**
Shillingstone benefits from a real village community. The area is renowned for
some excellent schools in both the state and private sector. The Church Centre
also operates as a Post Office, Café, and Computer Workshop. There is easy
access to the North Dorset Trailway.
There are several bridleways and footpaths over the surrounding glorious
countryside, with some of the best walking and riding right on the doorstep.
The larger centres of Poole, Dorchester and Salisbury are all about 20 miles
away. Trains to London Waterloo from Salisbury takes about 1 hours 30 mins.

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