The property Formerly a farm workers cottage in the early 18th Century, this Grade II listed property is brimming with character and charm from its thick stone walls to its attractive thatched roof and beamed ceilings. The inglenook fireplace in the spacious sitting room is a reminder of times gone by, modernised a little with a wood burning stove for cosy evenings in front of the fire. The kitchen has been carefully designed to offer masses of storage including a larder cupboard in one corner and a semi-open plan aspect to the dining area. A useful utility and downstairs shower room with WC make coming in from gardening a breeze, whilst upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The current owners have lived here for more than ten years and have thoroughly enjoyed village life, commenting on how friendly people are here and how much there is to get involved with locally if you can tear yourself away from enjoying the peaceful garden! A true rural community at it's best,
Outside The garden has been lovingly tended by the current owners who have enjoyed growing vegetables and soft fruits in the raised beds and greenhouse. Rain water is harvested from the garage roof and stored for watering plants during the drier months. There are mature fruit trees and established plants offering year round colour and interest. A sunny terraced area wraps around the back of the house for a secluded spot to enjoy the wild birds which frequent the garden. A garden shed offers space for storing tools.
A two bay oak framed garage allows parking for one car with a workshop with power and light. Outside the garage is a gated driveway for two further vehicles.
Situation Southover is a charming hamlet lined by historic houses on a no-through village road which turns into a gravelled bridleway and cycle track on route 26 for the avid cyclist to enjoy! There is superb walking directly from the door without having to get in the car, with footpaths heading in two directions and lovely circular walks through a quiet valley or meandering along the River Frome, which bi-sects the village from neighbouring village Frampton, which has a thriving village hall and a church. The hall boasts many events throughout the year including a well-attended summer fete, skittles nights, quiz night, coffee mornings, keep-fit classes and is host to the well attended Frampton Footlights amateur dramatics.
The County town of Dorchester is just 15 minutes by car whilst the Jurassic Coast at Ringstead or Burton Bradstock are each 30 minutes away, making this an accessible yet peaceful location in a friendly village atmosphere.
Services Oil fired central heating., mains drainage. Private water supplied from a nearby farm owned borehole. If required, mains water can be connected to Wessex Water supply which runs down the centre of the road outside the property.
The thatch was re-ridged 18 months ago and should last another 5 years at which time the main thatch may need renewing as well.
Directions From the village of Frampton take the turning at the village Millennium Green signposted to Southover. Follow the lane passing the Rose nursery and bearing round to the right- continue along the lane passing through the hamlet houses either side of you until you reach a cluster of thatched cottages before the road turns into the cycle track. The property will be found on your right hand side and you are welcome to park on the driveway in front of the garage for your viewing, where our agent will greet you.
