3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Brimming with character and charm, this delightful semi-detached cottage, dating back to 1875, is a rare gem nestled in the heart of the town’s highly sought-after conservation area. Just a short stroll from the bustling high street and idyllic countryside walks, this home offers the perfect balance of heritage, convenience, and tranquillity.

Spanning three floors, the thoughtfully arranged accommodation features three spacious double bedrooms, including a generous main suite with a private en-suite, plus a stylish family bathroom. The inviting sitting room, with the potential for a cosy open fire or log burner, is the perfect place to unwind. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is ideal for entertaining, creating a warm and sociable space at the heart of the home.

Step outside and discover a truly charming outdoor retreat—a good-sized private garden, a delightful courtyard, and a rare original laundry house and stable block, full of history and potential. With peaceful rural views in the distance, this property offers a serene escape while remaining close to all amenities.

Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 34 years, this home is rich with history and warmth, ready for its next chapter. A rare opportunity not to be missed—early viewing is highly recommended!

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
At the front of the property there is a spacious shared porch with room for boots and has access in between the cottages to the rear garden. The covered path to the garden is laid to the original flagstone and there is also a covered well. The cottage's front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with space for coats and doors lead off to the kitchen/dining room and to the sitting room

The sitting room has an original sash window with outlook over Gold Street and the fireplace offers the potential for an open fire or log burner. The dining area has double doors leading out to the courtyard part of the garden and opens into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country style units consisting of floor cupboards with drawers and eye level cupboards and cabinets with open ended display shelves and counter lighting beneath. There is a good amount of wood effect work surfaces with a tiled splash back and sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. The electric eye level double oven is built in and there is a gas hob with an extractor hood above plus space for a fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher.

From the kitchen the stairs rise to the first floor and there is a door to the rear lobby, which has a door to the outside and a large storage cupboard plus a further door to the bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite consisting of a bath with central swan neck mixer tap and mains shower over plus a combination unit with storage cupboards and a low level WC and wash hand basin. The bathroom benefits from underfloor heating.

First Floor
On this floor there are two double bedrooms, main with the original sash windows, built in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.

Second Floor
Stairs rise to a spacious double bedroom with windows to the front and rear, both with window seats beneath.

Outside - 4.06m'' x 5.08m'' (13'4'' x 16'8'') - Immediately to the back of the cottage there is a courtyard style garden that is laid to paving stone, gravelled beds and planted with trees and shrubs. It is enclosed in part by old stone walls and timber fencing. There is also the original brick built laundry house. From the courtyard there is a further part of the garden that is surprisingly large and laid to lawn. At the bottom of the garden is the old stable block with cobbled floor. Both the outbuildings benefit from power. The courtyard and garden offer excellent privacy and a sunny aspect.
Laundry House - 3.07 m x 2.44 m/10'1'' x 8'
Stable Block - 4.06 m x 5.08 m/13'4'' x 16'8''

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating E
Council Tax Band D
Original Sash Windows to the front and uPVC Double Glazing to the rear
Gas Fired Central Heating - wall mounted boiler in the kitchen
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Directions -

From Sturminster Newton - Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street at the traffic lights go over the bridge and turn right onto the A357. Continue on this road for approximately 5 miles turning left where Stalbridge is signposted. On entering the town go through the single lane onto the High Street and turn left at the Cross onto Gold Street. Proceed to about way up the hill where the cottage will be found on the left hand side. Postcode DT10 2LY