Blandford Forum, DT11 8RU

The original part of the building is of lime rendered cob and brick, with more modern cement rendered cavity wall extensions. There is a wheat reed thatched roof with a tall brick chimney. Connected to mains electricity and water, Jack’s Cottage has private biodisc filtration drainage, oil fired heating, and lockable timber double glazed windows. Character features include 2 open fireplaces (one of which is currently sealed), Travertine and York stone flooring throughout the principal ground floor rooms, a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, latched oak internal doors, and an impressive bathroom with a copper rolltop bath. The ground floor accommodation includes an open-fronted, thatched entrance porch, an entrance hall/study area, a cloakroom, a charming, beamed sitting room (with feature fireplace and wood burner, and doors to outside) and an impressive beamed dining hall with a large (sealed) fireplace, a window seat and a door to a front porch. The superb kitchen/breakfast room features a York stone floor, hand-built bespoke units, a breakfast bar, an excellent range of polished granite surfaces, twin butler’s sinks, an electric Aga (with 3 ovens and 2 hotplates, surrounded by a tiled backdrop, oak mantel and panelling), integrated dishwasher and water softener, and space for an American style fridge-freezer (available by separate negotiation.) Off the kitchen is a utility room with a stable door to outside. An oak staircase leads to the first floor landing which has exposed wall timbers. There are 3 spacious bedrooms, all of which have wardrobes and lovely views over farmland. The superb principal suite comprises an attractive bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, exposed A-frame timbers, and an en suite shower room, and the impressive family bath/shower room includes a free standing copper and nickel rolltop bath. Timber double gates on both sides of the house lead to Indian sandstone driveways providing ample parking. The gardens include brick-and-flint walls, lawns, very well stocked borders, climbers, apple and holly trees, a rose and honeysuckle arbour, an entertaining terrace, tiled storage cabins, raised beds and a studio (with double doors and feature lead roof.) There is also a brick-lined well with a tiled canopy. COUNCIL TAX: Band G EPC: Exempt due to Grade II Listing