Farnham, Farnham, Blandford Forum, DT11

A beautifully presented Grade II listed cottage under a thatched and partially tiled roof. The cottage has been the subject of a program of sympathetic improvement and renovation in recent years. Much of the cottage including the kitchen cabinetry has recently been redecorated to an exacting standard, and it is offered for sale in immaculate order. In addition, the majority of the roof was rethatched in 2018. Particular features include limestone flooring to the ground floor with underfloor heating, high quality bespoke painted wood fitted kitchen with an Aga, a wealth of character features including exposed beams, and fireplaces in both the drawing room and sitting room, and oil fired central heating. A half glazed front door with gothic arched panes opens into the reception hall with understairs storage, and a guest cloakroom with cloaks cupboard. The generous drawing room has a carved stone fireplace with open grate, and twin pairs of French doors leading on the terrace. The sitting room has a stone fireplace with Aga log burner, window seats, and a good range of hand painted bookcases, cupboards and a desk along one wall. The well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an excellent range of bespoke hand painted units with granite surfaces, a tall larder cupboard and a Mark Wilkinson dresser. Appliances by Miele include a fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, combi microwave, washing machine and dryer, together with an oil fired Aga and Neff induction hob. A staircase leads up to the first floor landing, with linen cupboard. The impressive main bedroom has a feature double height vaulted ceiling with painted beams, and a luxurious en suite bathroom with limestone and mosaic tiling. There are three further double bedrooms, and a modern bathroom with limestone and mosaic tiling, bath and separate shower. The cottage is situated on a quiet lane leading up to the neighbouring village church, and opposite the village well. At the front is a pretty cottage garden with roses and climbing plants, bounded by iron estate fencing, and with a gate to the kitchen door. Twin gates open into a driveway with parking for several cars, which then leads around to the front door. The west facing rear garden has a delightful outlook over open farmland and is laid to lawn with a sunny paved terrace adjacent to the French doors, perfect for outdoor entertaining. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating which is underfloor to the ground floor. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order. TENURE: Leasehold. 153 years remaining with an annual ground rent of £100. COUNCIL TAX BAND: E St Laurence Cottage enjoys an excellent location in this quiet and sought after Dorset village. Farnham lies within the beautiful countryside of the Cranborne Chase, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a highly regarded public house, The Museum Inn, and the church of St Laurence which dates from the 12th century. The market towns of Blandford Forum , Shaftesbury and Wimborne Minster, all offer excellent amenities, are approximately 8, 9, and 12 miles away respectively, and the cathedral city of Salisbury is approximately 18 miles. Beaches at Bournemouth and Poole are approx. 25 miles and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coasts starts at Wareham. Trains to London Waterloo run from Tisbury station, 12.7 miles away. Excellent independent schools in the wider area, include Bryanston, Sandroyd, Clayesmore and Canford. Sporting amenities in the wider area include golf at Rushmore and Remedy Oak, and the New Forest National Park for great riding, cycling and walking is east of Fordingbridge.