Summary - 27 CHURCH STREET STURMINSTER NEWTON DT10 1DB
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming compact town cottage with private garden and riverside walks nearby.
Grade II listed thatched cottage, dating from the 1700s
Chain‑free freehold with small, private rear garden
Underfloor heating to ground floor; electric heaters upstairs
Thatched roof ridge renewed in 2022
Living room shows potential historic damp — inspect and budget repairs
Compact footprint c.571 sq ft — best for smaller households
Listed status restricts alterations and may raise maintenance costs
Potential to extend rear subject to planning and listed consents
This Grade II listed thatched cottage offers characterful, compact living in the heart of Sturminster Newton. Dating from the 1700s, the house retains exposed beams, a feature fireplace and traditional thatch, while modern touches include ground‑floor underfloor heating and double glazing to the rear. The property is chain‑free and freehold, making it straightforward to buy and occupy.
Accommodation is cosy: a sitting room to the front, a good‑sized kitchen/dining room to the rear and two double bedrooms upstairs plus a contemporary shower room. The tucked‑away rear garden is surprisingly private for a town‑centre plot and landscaped for low maintenance. There is potential to extend to the rear subject to planning permission, though any works will be affected by the listed status.
Buyers should note the material constraints of a listed thatch property: Grade II listing will limit structural changes and may increase maintenance and consent costs. The living room shows signs of historic damp potential — buyers should inspect this area and factor any remedial works into budgets. The overall floorplate is compact (approx 571 sq ft), so the cottage suits buyers prioritising character and location over large living spaces.
This cottage will appeal to downsizers or buyers seeking a period town retreat within easy reach of riverside walks, local shops and community amenities. Its combination of heritage features, recent thatch maintenance (ridge re‑thatched 2022) and town location makes it an attractive, manageable home for those willing to accept listed‑building responsibilities.
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