3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Ferndale is a charming three double bedroom period cottage, circa 1928, with pebbledash elevations under a tiled roof, handsomely extended over the years with wooden cladding to the rear. The current owners have refurbished the cottage to an exceptionally high standard, whilst maintaining many period features, resulting in a comfortable and spacious character home which is immaculately presented throughout. The accommodation comprises three generously sized bedrooms, two reception rooms, an impressive kitchen breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, and four-piece bathroom suite. Conveniently located in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Motcombe. Ferndale offers easy access to the community-run village shop and Post Office, the local church, and a popular inn. With ample off-road parking and well-maintained enclosed gardens, this desirable property is highly recommended for an early viewing.



A pair of five-bar wooden gates open onto a double-width gravelled driveway, providing convenient off-road parking for several vehicles. The rear garden can be accessed via the side of the house through a wrought iron gate.



ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE: Low level stone steps lead to the newly fitted part glazed front door, courtesy light.



HALLWAY: Inviting hallway with stripped wood flooring, radiator, stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading through to the reception rooms.



DINING ROOM/STUDY: Well-proportioned room currently being used as a study/home office with a double-glazed bay window, with fitted shutters, that provide a pleasant outlook to the front. The original cast iron fireplace with mantle over, fireside alcove with shelving, radiator, stripped wood flooring, all adds to the room's character and charm.



SITTING ROOM: Light and airy, dual aspect room with double glazed windows with fitted shutters overlooking the front and rear aspects. A feature wood burning stove with slate heart, stripped wood flooring, BT/IT points, TV aerial point, radiator and a door leading through to the inner hallway.



INNER HALLWAY: Features a useful understairs storage cupboard, Karndean flooring, a double-glazed window to the side, radiator, and an open archway leading through to the kitchen breakfast room and a glazed door leading to:



UTILITY ROOM: Wall mounted cupboards with worktops, an inset single bowl stainless sink unit and drainer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The room also includes shelving, radiator and Karndean flooring with a partly glazed door giving access to the side of the property and door leading to the cloakroom.



CLOAKROOM: Low-level WC with concealed cistern with cupboard above housing the Worcester gas fired central heating boiler and a double-glazed window to the side aspect.



KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Spacious light and airy room with ample room for a large dining table and equipped with an extensive range of matching wall and base units, along with matching inset drawers and integrated dishwasher. Solid granite worktops and counters, with inset Butler sink with mixer tap and drainer and a return breakfast bar, provides additional dining area and preparation space. The kitchen also includes a useful pantry cupboard, space for a tall fridge freezer, downlighters, and Karndean flooring. A tiled range recess with a feature beam houses the inset Stoves range cooker with an electric oven and an induction hob. A pair of full height double-glazed French doors provide access to the patio area and rear garden. Two double-glazed windows provide a delightful outlook onto the rear garden and flood the space with natural light.





FIRST FLOOR



Stairs rising from the entrance hall to the:



LANDING: L Shaped landing which features a Velux skylight window and a useful built-in eaves storage/linen cupboard and a radiator.



MASTER BEDROOM: Characterful room with a built-in cupboard with a hanging rail and cupboard above, additional bespoke built-in cupboards with hanging rail, drawers, and shelving set into the eaves with a feature beam above, loft access, downlights, radiator, double-glazed window to the side aspect, and double-glazed windows with fitted shutters offer picturesque far reaching countryside views.



BEDROOM TWO: Light and airy double aspect room with double glazed windows with fitted shutters to the front and rear aspect, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and cupboard above, single built-in wardrobe with shelving and cupboard above, radiator, with countryside views to the rear.



BEDROOM THREE: Good size double bedroom, picture rail, double-glazed window with fitted shutters to the front aspect, radiator, large built-in wardrobe over the stairwell with shelving and hanging space.



FAMILY BATHROOM: Newly fitted modern four-piece suite including an enclosed fully tiled oversize corner shower with rainhead shower and separate attachment, panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled splashback, wall mounted vanity sink unit with cupboards below, tiled splashback, low level wc, recess shelving, heated towel rail, downlighters, extractor fan, Karndean flooring and double glazed window to the side.



OUTSIDE: The rear garden is an attractive and delightful feature of this property enjoying a private and sunny southerly aspect. The French doors from the kitchen lead out onto a patio area that is perfect for outside entertaining. The good size garden is predominately laid to lawn, with a walnut tree, a large Cedarwood Summer house with power provides a versatile space, outside light, outside tap and gated pathway leads to the front of the property.



LOCATION: Motcombe is a popular and highly regarded Dorset village located midway between the country towns of Gillingham and Shaftesbury. The village has a thriving and well supported Community Village shop/Post Office, well regarded Primary school, Parish Church, Country Inn, Village Hall and Recreation Ground which hosts a variety of events and activities. A regular bus service runs to Shaftesbury and Gillingham. On the outskirts of Motcombe is one of the county's most prestigious preparatory schools in Port Regis and the area is well-served by a selection of state and independent schools.

The nearby town of Shaftesbury is a delightful community orientated town with an attractive and bustling High Street that provides most everyday requirements including a farmer's market, cafés, independent shops, and a cottage hospital. Gillingham is about 4 miles away and benefits from a range of supermarkets including Waitrose, Asda, Lidl and Aldi along with a main line railway station on the Exeter/Waterloo line.

The A303 is approximately 7 miles to the north of Motcombe giving access to the South West and to London. The cathedral city of Salisbury is approximately 24 miles, and the Dorset Coast is approximately 35 miles distant.



SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, mains drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.



CAUTION: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.



COUNCIL TAX BAND: C



TENURE: Freehold



VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.