Guide price
£375,000
2 bed terraced house for saleLong Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset DT2
2 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
- Chain free
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
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About this property
Characterful mid-terrace cottage
Gii Listed
Two double bedrooms with en-suites
Prominent village position
Off street parking to the rear
Planning permission previously obtained for double garage
Charming gii listed mid-terrace cottage set in the heart of Cerne Abbas. Offered character features throughout and two en-suite bedrooms. No onward chain.
Dating back to the mid c17th this charming Grade II mid-terrace cottage comes to the market for the first time in over twenty years. Occupying a central position within the much sought after village of Cerne Abbas, the property is within a short, level walking distance of the many local amenities. The property consists of painted brick elevations, set under a tile hung roof with a single story extension to the rear. On entering the property, you are greeted by a characterful and welcoming sitting room featuring exposed stonework and ceiling beams as well as a large inglenook fireplace with inset log burner, providing a central focal point to the room. The sitting room is well proportioned with space for a range of furniture as well as the left side fireplace alcove currently homing a desk and workspace. The kitchen/ diner adjoins the sitting room and enjoys an outlook over the rear terrace and garden beyond. The kitchen area is well equipped with a range of floor and wall mounted solid wood units, as well as space and plumbing for a number of white goods. Beyond the kitchen/ diner and as an extension to the original build is a most useful rear lobby/ boot room area with access to the terrace and garden and well as a cloakroom with WC and further storage.
Stairs ascend from the sitting room to the first floor and accommodation comprising two double bedrooms both benefitting from en-suite facilities. The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned double room, situated at the front of the property, with a light and bright aspect overlooking the street scene below. There is also the added benefit of integrated wardrobes and en-suite shower room comprising; corner shower, WC, pedestal sink unit and heated towel rail.
The second bedroom is a smaller double room enjoying a private position at the rear of the property and pleasant outlook over the rear garden. Bedroom two also includes an integrated cupboard and en-suite comprising bath with shower over, WC, heated towel rail and mounted sink unit.
Services & outgoings
All mains services less gas. Electric heating. Council Tax Band D.
Material information
Broadband: FTTP - Superfast broadband is available - highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via O2, Vodafone, Three and EE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea flooding.
Cerne Abbas is a popular village in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset and is surrounded by rolling hills and countryside. The village is probably most famous for its Giant carved into the chalk hillside, but also has many places of interest including an ancient church, medieval abbey, Tudor cottages, a tearoom, village shop and three pubs. There is also a primary school and a doctors' surgery. A bus service runs to the towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil. The main towns of Dorchester and Sherborne are about 8 miles equidistant. Communications are excellent with main line railway links to London Waterloo from all the major centres, cross channel services at Poole, an airport at Bournemouth and there is a very effective road network.
Abutting the rear of the property is a paved terrace providing the ideal spot for alfresco seating and dining. Steps ascend from the rear terrace to a bordered pathway, leading to a gravelled gated area, with vehicular access from Back Lane which is presently used for off street parking. This area could also easily be utilised as further garden space. On street parking can also be found to the front of the property on Long Street on a first come, first served basis.
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