Property description
A charming thatched lodge cottage believed to date from the late 18th century. Located just off the A352 Wareham - Dorchester road, Stockford Lodge occupies a fairytale position in woodland and features 2.56 acres of grounds. Whilst the cottage is currently laid out as 2 Bedroom the potential exists for the cottage to be arranged to provide 3 Bedroom accommodation.The cottage has a distinctive octagonal floor plan with plastered cob walls arranged around a central chimney stack. Features include Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Bathroom, Bedroom (Originally 2 rooms and which could be converted back), Approx 2.56 Acres, Double Carport, Gas Fired Central Heating, Summerhouse with Heating, Wealth of Character, Recently Lined Chimney.
Porch
Trellised porch. Ledged door with Gothic style detail.
Hall & Dining Area - 3.7 max x 2.8 max (12'2\" max x 9' max)
Flagstone floor, exposed beams, space for table and chairs.
Sitting Room - 5.5 max x 2.8 max (18' max x 9' max)
Leaded light windows to three aspects. Flagstone floor. Open fireplace (recently re-lined).
Kitchen
Chequerboard tiled floor. Leaded light windows to two aspects. Range of base cupboards and eye level cupboards with polished wood work surface over. Space for cooker with extractor hood over. Belfast sink.
Rear Hall
Leads to Bathroom and Breakfast Room. Stairs to first floor.
Breakfast Room - 2.5 x 2.3 (8'2\" x 7'6\")
Tiled floor. Windows to two aspects. Space for small table and chairs. Under floor heating. Stable style door to garden.
Bathroom
Chequerboard tiled floor, fully tiled walls, bath with hand held shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom - 5.5 max x 5.5 max ( 18'1\" x 18'1\")
Dormer windows to two aspects. Central brick chimney stack. This room was formerly arranged as two rooms. Fitted cupboard, En-suite with WC and wash hand basin
Grounds
The property is approached over a shared drive which leads onto Stockford Lodge's ample car parking area and a double carport. The grounds are around 2.56 acres and comprise a delightful bluebell wood and stream, together with garden terrace and lawns immediately to the rear of the cottage. The garden also features a summerhouse with its own gas fired heating and kitchen area and a separate children's playhouse both with telephone connections to the lodge.
Note - Due to the curved nature of the property the lengths given are maximum measurements.
Property Features :
- Charming late 18th Century Cottage
- Rural Position
- Approx 2.56 Acres
- Grade II Listed
- Sympathetically Refurbished