Summary - JAPONICA COTTAGE BLANDFORD ROAD SHILLINGSTONE BLANDFORD FORUM DT11 0SF
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming 3-bed Grade II thatched cottage with large garden in desirable Dorset village.
Grade II listed detached thatched cottage, circa 1700s
Japonica Cottage is an enchanting Grade II listed thatched home dating from the 1700s, arranged over two floors with three good-sized bedrooms and two well-proportioned reception rooms. The house retains strong period character — exposed beams, two inglenook fireplaces (one with original bread oven) and traditional paned wood-framed double glazing — while offering modern comforts such as gas-fired central heating and a fitted kitchen. A generously sized, sunny garden with fruit trees and two outbuildings gives scope for outside living and hobby projects.
Important practical considerations are clear: the property carries listed status, which will restrict alterations and requires specialist maintenance (thatched roof upkeep and sympathetic repairs). The wall construction is traditional granite/whinstone with no assumed insulation, and the energy performance is rated E. There is one family bathroom and parking for at least one car via a shared drive and block-paved area.
This cottage will suit buyers seeking authentic period charm in a peaceful Dorset village — families, downsizers or anyone wanting a rural retreat with scope for careful updating. Modern essentials are well covered: mains gas heating, mains drainage, double glazing installed sensitively, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. Any proposed improvement or conversion of outbuildings should factor in the listed status and local consents.
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