Summary - CLARE COTTAGE BRICKYARD LANE BOURTON GILLINGHAM SP8 5PJ
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming Grade II listed 3-bed cottage with large gardens and village parking.
Grade II listed Georgian stone cottage, built c.1830
Clare Cottage is a Grade II listed stone cottage dating from the 1830s, set on a peaceful lane in a popular Dorset village. The house combines original features — exposed oak beams, sash windows, Blue Lias stone floors and a vaulted main bedroom — with practical living: two reception rooms, a conservatory-style kitchen, a versatile office/third bedroom and a modern shower room.
The gardens are a standout: fully enclosed, large and thoughtfully planted with a paved entertaining area, wildlife meadow and greenhouse. Off-street parking for two cars adds everyday convenience in a rural setting. The property’s scale (909 sq ft / 84 sq m) and flexible layout suit families, professionals working from home, or those seeking a characterful countryside retreat.
Important considerations are clear and factual. The cottage is Grade II listed — any alterations will be restricted and may be more costly. The stone walls likely have no cavity insulation (assumed), and heating is supplied by an oil-fired boiler; the property is exempt from an energy rating due to its listed status. Windows include original sash panes and some double glazing installed before 2002, so thermal performance is mixed. There is a single shower room only and as-built wall construction may limit retrofit insulation options.
Overall, this is a rare, characterful home in an affluent, low-crime village with fast broadband and strong local amenities. Buyers should value historic detail and garden space, and be prepared for listed-building constraints and the typical maintenance responsibilities of an older stone cottage.
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