4 bedroom house

IMPOSING CHARACTER HOME WITH APPROX. 1 ACRE OF GROUNDS INCL. ENCLOSED PADDOCK. Offered with no forward chain.

Bee Cottage is a beautiful character home enjoying wonderful countryside views, set within the picturesque village of Melcombe Bingham.

The property comprises a spacious reception hall with tiled flooring and a storage alcove under the stairs. The sitting room features a cosy multi-fuel stove and French doors which take full advantage of the property's beautiful surroundings. To the front of the house, the study is bright and airy and benefits from built-in cupboard space. The lounge is home to an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and features a full height brick fireplace with multi-fuel stove. The kitchen/breakfast room features beautiful countryside views and an eating area, with ample storage provided by a range of wall and base units. The tiled floors and ceramic sink positioned under the window give this room a real country feel. There is also a convenient utility room with worktop, sink and space for clothes hanging. Next to the kitchen, the dining room provides the ideal entertaining space and features French doors to the garden and also leads to the sitting room which boasts a full height brick fireplace with multi-fuel stove and glazed French doors taking in full view of the magnificent hills in the background.

The first floor landing is spacious and provides access to four generous bedrooms and a family bathroom.   The master bedroom enjoys elevated rural views and has an en-suite shower room in addition to a walk-in wardrobe.   Bedroom two also enjoys views to the rear and is a double room. Bedroom three enjoys a dual aspect and is a double room. Bedroom four again is a double room. The family bathroom includes a bath, wc and basin.

Outside, one of the most salient features of this superb family home is the grounds, which extend to approx. 1 acre to include a well established landscaped garden and a separate enclosed paddock (occupying approx. 0.73 acres of the total plot). There is also off road parking for 2-3 cars and a double garage with electric up and over doors.

Services and Outgoings
Mains electricity, Oil fired central heating and Septic tank drainage.
Council tax band G.

The quaint Dorset village of Melcombe Bingham lies approximately 10 miles north-east of Dorchester, 12 miles south-east of Sherborne and 8 miles west of Blandford. Given it's central position within Dorset, the area provides fantastic walks with panoramic views across open countryside. Approximately 1 mile away in the village of Ansty there is a well stocked Farm Shop, a Post Office and The Fox Inn, a traditional 18th Century Pub with rooms.



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