3 Bed Terraced House For Sale

A 'CHAIN FREE', pretty stone cottage, located centrally in the idyllic, Dorset village of Marnhull. Just a short stroll from the pub and shop this charming cottage would make an ideal permanent or holiday home.

Dial Cottage is situated in the heart of the village of Marnhull, just a short distance from many of the village amenities. Constructed of local stone, the property offers well-appointed accommodation over three floors. The ground floor comprises, an entrance hall, a double aspect kitchen/breakfast room with built in appliances, Belfast sink and feature fireplace. The sitting room boasts an inglenook fireplace with stone and brick surrounds while the garden room at the rear leads directly to the cloakroom and garden. A hidden staircase in the sitting room leads up the first-floor landing which is light and boasts exposed wooden beams. Two well-proportioned bedrooms can be found on this floor along with the main bathroom. A second set of stairs leads to a further bedroom again with exposed original beams and a Velux window.

The Situation
Marnhull is famously known as ‘Marlot’ in Thomas Hardy’s novel, Tess of the D’Urbervilles. Reportedly the largest village in Dorset, Marnhull lies in the Blackmore Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty with amenities including, a doctor’s surgery, two convenience stores, a family run Butcher, hairdresser and two public houses. The nearby small town of Stalbridge offers an award-winning family run supermarket ‘Dikes’ with bakery and cafe, Post Office, Pharmacy, Dentist, Vets, Library and Primary School. The nearby towns of Shaftesbury and Gillingham offer Doctors surgeries and a selection of larger supermarkets. The area offers a wide choice of well-regarded state and private Primary and Secondary Schools as well as many leisure activities and clubs. Transport links are very good with a mainline railway station in Gillingham and the A303 a short drive away.

Outside
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed on all sides along with mature flower borders. A detached stone outbuilding offers a variety of different uses and the summer house and patio to the rear, make the most of the sun all day long.

Note: The neighbouring properties have a right of access through part of the garden.

Council Tax
Dorset Council Tax D
EPC: D

Services
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

Directions
Post code: DT10 1PP
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