Cottage for sale in Back Street, East Stour, Gillingham SP8

This is a wonderful chance to purchase a bright and spacious detached stone cottage with three double sized bedrooms, sitting in large grounds in a slightly elevated position within the popular village of East Stour and enjoying some delightful views over the nearby countryside. The village boasts a hall, which hosts a variety of events and the 'Crown' Inn with accommodation and serving food. Not far away is the popular Udder farm shop with restaurant and the Kings Arms, which also serves food and has accommodation. Just a short drive away is the town of Gillingham with mainline train station and the sought after high school, which falls within the catchment area for the property. This charming property has been significantly transformed over the years from a modest cottage to a spacious and easy to use modern home - yet retaining a cottage feel - having been extensively and sympathetically extended to the rear. For the last twenty years it has been the very much loved and enjoyed home to our seller, during, which time it has been exceptionally well cared for. The boiler was replaced two years ago with the oil tank replaced in the early years of moving in and more recently the en-suite has benefitted from a new mains shower unit. The well proportioned and well laid out interior must be viewed to really appreciate what is on offer, as well as the outside space with plenty of room for children and pets to let off steam. An early viewing is urged to avoid missing out on the opportunity to be the next resident.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Porch/Boot Room

The property is approached from the drive via double timber gates that open to a large paved area and lead to a covered space where there is a part glazed uPVC door, which opens into a good sized, bright porch with plenty of space for shoes, boots and coats. Window to the side overlooking the garden. Ceiling light. Coved. Radiator. Power points. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Opens to the:-

Inner Hall

Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Coved. Central heating thermostat. Radiator. Wood effect vinyl flooring with underfloor heating. Doors to the cloakroom and utility and openings to the dining room and to the:-

Kitchen

Window with tiled sill overlooking the garden. Ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Power points. Fitted with a range of wood farmhouse style kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, open shelves, separate drawer unit, eye level shelves, cupboards and cabinets with LED lighting under. Very generous amount of work surfaces with tiled splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Built in electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood above. Wood effect vinyl flooring with underfloor heating. Door to the:-

Sitting Room

Three windows - two with window seats - overlooking the front garden and with partial rural view. Exposed painted ceiling beams. Ceiling and wall lights. Radiator. Power and television points. Recess fitted with shelves. Fireplace with 'Jetmaster' fire (currently boarded over). Storage cupboard fitted housing the central heating programmer and fitted with a radiator and hanging rail.

Dining Room

Double doors opening out to the rear of the cottage. Ceiling lights. Coved. Two radiators. Power and television points. Stairs rising to the first floor with large storage cupboard under, fitted with light, shelves and coat hooks.

Utility

Window to the rear elevation. Ceiling light. Coved. Power points. Fitted with floor and eye level cupboards, tall larder style cupboard and wood effect work surfaces. Space for appliances.

Cloakroom

Ceiling light. Tiled walls. Radiator. Recessed storage cupboard with shelves. Fitted with a wall mounted wash hand basin with soap dispenser and low level WC. Wood effect vinyl flooring.

First Floor

Landing

Stairs rise and return to a split level landing that divides to the front and rear of the cottage. Ceiling lights. Smoke detector. Part coved. Power points. Natural strip wood doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One

Window to the side overlooking the garden and countryside in the distance. Ceiling light. Coved. Radiator. Power and television points. Fitted wardrobes with sliding mirror fronted doors, hanging rails and shelves. Door to the:-

En-Suite Shower Room

Skylight to the side aspect. Ceiling light. Radiator. Tiled walls. Fitted with a suite consisting of vanity wash hand basin with soap dispenser and shaver light/point to the side, low level WC and shower cubicle with extractor fan, mains shower with monsoon head and folding door.

Bedroom Two

Two windows with seats under to the front aspect and with partial rural views in the distance. Ceiling light. Access to the loft space. Exposed painted ceiling beams. Radiator. Power and telephone points. A range of built in cupboards with shelves and hanging rail.

Bedroom Three

Window to the rear aspect. Ceiling light. Coved. Radiator. Power and television points. Fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors, hanging rail and shelf. Door to deep storage cupboard fitted with shelves.

Bathroom

Ceiling light. Access to the loft space. Extractor fan. Tiled walls. Radiator. Fitted with a suite consisting of pedestal wash hand basin with soap dispenser and shaver light/point over, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment plus low level WC.

Outside

Garage And Drive (6.17m'' x 3.78m'' (20'3'' x 12'5''))

The property is approached from the road onto a block paved drive with space to park two to three cars and leads to the garage. The garage (see measurements) has a remote controlled roll up sectional door, fitted with light and power, window to the rear and personal door to the side opening to the garden.

Gardens

The front garden is laid to stone chippings and planted with trees and shrubs. Double gates from the drive open to a paved area where the oil tank, boiler and outside tap are located. There is a large decked seating area with view over the garden. This has been attractively landscaped with lawn, edged by curved shrub and flower beds, ornamental pond and various paths. The garden boasts an excellent degree of privacy, fully enclosed and enjoys a sunny aspect.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating tba
Council Tax Band D
uPVC Double Glazing
Oil Fired Central Heating from an External Combination Boiler - About 2 years old
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Directions

From Gillingham

Leave Gillingham via Newbury turning right at the lights heading towards Sturminster Newton. Go passed the 'Crown' Inn on your right and round the bend. The cottage is the last one on the left hand side in the layby. Postcode SP8 5JZ