2 Bed Detached House For Sale Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, SP8

A quintessential Grade II Listed 2 bedroom cottage, renovated and beautifully presented, adjoining fields and situated in a quiet lane.

Russet Cottage is a typical Dorset strip with gardens either side with fields behind, built in the 1800s with a further extension in 1970s. The property is utterly charming and has undergone extensive renovation and updating including a new thatch in 2014 and is ready for the new buyer to move in.

Constructed of stone elevations and mainly thatch and part tiled roof the front door from the lane opens into the hall with the sitting room to the right, and has a beamed ceiling, log burner and is open plan into the dining area which overlooks the fields and has doors to the garden. Returning to the hall the kitchen, opposite, has a stone floor and range of units with wooden worktops, an oil fired Aga with space for a fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is a lovely view over the fields from the sink, the latch door leads to the utility room with space for white goods and further beyond is the boot room, cloakroom and door to the garden.

On the first floor the landing is spacious and could accommodate a study or reading area for example, the painted wood panelled ceiling enhances the light effect. Bedroom 1 has fabulous views to Duncliffe woods, and is dual aspect with fitted wardrobes, bedroom 2 is equally attractive and also has dual aspect and fitted wardrobes. In addition there is a family bathroom.

Outside - Outside the garden to the right of the property is a good size, tree lined and is a beautiful spring garden with a plentiful supply of daffodils etc, immediately behind the property is a sunny patio and bank of grass which borders the fields. The garden to the left also has a patio space and various flower beds and shrubs. There is a double carport with storage over and a gravel drive with parking for 2 and a large garden shed. Beyond the shed there is a long stretch of wildlife garden to the far boundary which is delightful and has a mown path. There is plenty of space to find the perfect spot for al fresco dining in the gardens.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating system.

Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel:
Council Tax Band: E

Situation - Stour Provost is a very pretty village with a good community within easy reach of the A303 and Gillingham main line station to London and the West Country. Sturminster Newton is about 6 miles away and Gillingham and Shaftesbury both have facilities for most everyday needs including good ranges of shops, supermarkets, churches, health centres, libraries and art centre. More comprehensive facilities are available at Yeovil, Salisbury and Bath.

Directions - From the East Stour crossroads take the turning sign posted Stour Provost and Marnhull and after a quarter of a mile take the first left onto Terrace Lane. Drive along this lane for about half a mile and Russett Cottage will be found on the right hand side.

Epc : Exempt -

Property Information - Broadband - Standard & superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage is available inside and outside
(Information from Ofcom

Agent's Note - Ridge rethatched January 2024