Detached house for sale in Pipers Cottage, Throop, Dorchester DT2

Pipers Cottage is a stunning example of a detached Grade II listed cottage, beautifully presented throughout and boasting an abundance of character features throughout. Three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, landscaped garden and parking.

The Property

This charming property is set in the picturesque village of Throop, offering a peaceful and idyllic countryside retreat.

The ground floor of Pipers Cottage offers an impressive kitchen/dining area, featuring shaker style units, a central island, and a traditional aga range cooker. This spacious room is flooded with natural light, thanks to two sets of floor-to-ceiling double doors that open out onto the beautifully manicured garden. The kitchen/dining area is the perfect space for entertaining family and friends, allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

The cottage also comprises a cosy sitting room, complete with a charming inglenook fireplace - perfect for those winter evenings snuggled up in front of a crackling fire. For those looking for a quiet space to relax and unwind, there is also a snug, providing the ideal hideaway for reading or indulging in a hobby.

Practicality is also well catered for in Pipers Cottage, with a separate utility/laundry room, providing ample space for laundry appliances and additional storage. The rear porch offers a convenient entrance, ideal for muddy boots after exploring the nearby countryside, and a handy wc.

Heading upstairs, the kitchen/dining room staircase leads to the principal bedroom, which features ample built-in wardrobes, providing plenty of storage space. The contemporary open en suite adds a touch of luxury to this already impressive bedroom, offering a spacious and stylish place to relax and rejuvenate.

The second staircase, accessed from the sitting room, leads to two further double bedrooms. The shower room is conveniently situated between the two bedrooms, with bedroom 2 benefiting from an en suite bathroom. This layout offers flexibility for families or those looking to accommodate guests.

The property also benefits from underfloor heating and fibre internet. There is extant planning permission, via Dorset Planning (6/2017/0507) to erect a timber framed garage.

Outside

Pipers Cottage boasts a charming walled garden, providing a private and tranquil space to enjoy the outdoors. The garden has been thoughtfully designed, featuring well-maintained flower beds, a manicured lawn, and a patio area, perfect for al fresco dining in the summer months. There is also off-road parking available, ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike.

Situation

Throop is a small Hamlet which lies approx 3/4 mile East of Briantspuddle. Briantspuddle is a village situated near to the villages of Affpuddle, Tolpuddle, Bere Regis and Puddletown and approximately eight miles east of the county town of Dorchester.

The local villages of Bere Regis, Puddletown and Milborne St Andrew provide a range of everyday facilities including primary schools (and Middle School in Puddletown), shops, doctors' surgeries, churches, public houses and garage.

The County town of Dorchester and Wareham both provide an excellent range of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural facilities; both towns have railway stations on the London Waterloo line; Moreton station is about 5 miles.

Sporting pursuits in the area include golf at Came Down (Dorchester), the East Dorset (Wareham) and Blandford. There is an exceptional network of bridle and foot paths, with direct access onto the bridle path along the southern boundary, to Badbury Rings.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - Network coverage is reported to be good for both indoors and out on selected providers (Information from )

Flood Zone 2. It is reported that there is a medium risk of surface water flooding in the area. This is information is not specific to Pipers Cottage. ()

Local Authority

Dorset Council Council Tax Band: F
EPC: Exempt