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Sterndale
Cottage is not lacking in character - its original A frame 'cruck'
beams are still in evidence as well as the large inglenook (decorative
use only) with bread oven. There are many exposed beams but with these
go low ceilings and doorways so please mind your head! The cottage is
very tastefully decorated and has been sympathetically modernised
throughout.
Hallway with quarry tiled floor. Sitting room with low beamed ceiling
and inglenook fireplace. Two low archways lead through to the
kitchen/dining room with oil fired rayburn for heating & cooking
plus additional 2 ring electric hob. Downstairs bathroom/wc with shower
attachment above the bath. Wide but steepish stairs to 1st floor with
stairgate at top. Large landing (space for travel cot). 3 bedrooms -
two doubles and one with 2 singles (incl. a 3'6" bed). Small
bathroom/wc with 3/4 size cast iron bath. Large, very attractive, rear
garden comprising a stone paved terrace & lawned area with steps up
to a further lawn, vegetable garden & very small, fenced wildlife
pond. |
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Dating
back more than 400 years, this Grade II listed, detached, thatched
cottage is situated on a 'no through' road in a peaceful conservation
village in the heart of the Dorset countryside. The author, Thomas
Hardy's mother came from the village and was married in the church, 50
yards from the cottage. The area surrounding the village offers
many interesting country walks with immediate access onto footpaths
from the top of the garden - maps & books are available in the
cottage. Moving south, the Dorset Heritage coastline is about 25 minutes'
drive. There are National Trust beaches at Abbotsbury and near Burton
Bradstock as well as the larger resorts and harbours of Weymouth and
Poole. Other visitor attractions in the area are abundant - museums,
stately homes and gardens and good pubs at which to wine and dine.
Visitors can use the tennis court and boules 'court' on the village
green - tennis rackets and a set of boules are available in the
cottage. There is a good childrens' play area on the village green.
Alternatively you can play croquet on the cottage lawn. |
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Sterndale Cottage - H326