Summary - PARK COTTAGE TARRANT GUNVILLE BLANDFORD FORUM DT11 8JQ
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Idyllic two-bedroom cottage with private gardens and panoramic country views.
Grade II listed thatched cottage blending character with modern fittings
Wonderful private plot with expansive countryside views front and rear
Two double bedrooms, dual-aspect sitting and formal dining rooms
Large gravel driveway and detached timber garage with power and light
Very large garden with terrace, pergola, pond and scope for outbuilding/office
Older private septic tank and electric heating — running costs to consider
Medium flood risk and thatch/cob require specialist maintenance
Listed status will limit alterations and may make works more difficult
Park Cottage is a sympathetically renovated Grade II listed thatched cottage set on a very large, private plot with expansive countryside views both front and rear. The two double bedrooms, dual-aspect sitting and formal dining rooms, and high-quality kitchen and bathrooms combine classic cob-cottage character with contemporary fittings, creating a comfortable, low-key country home. Stone floors downstairs, wooden floors upstairs and exposed beams preserve period charm while modern touches make daily life easy.
Outside, the Italian-inspired garden, pergola terrace and tiered pond create several private outdoor rooms for al-fresco dining, gardening or quiet reflection. A gravel driveway gives parking for several cars and leads to a timber-clad detached garage and wood store with light and power. There is clear scope to adapt the garage or add a garden office or cabin (subject to planning and listed-building consents).
Buyers should note this is a listed property with thatch and part-cob construction, so maintenance and any alterations will be regulated and potentially costly. The property uses electric heating and an older private septic tank; these are functional but represent ongoing running costs and future replacement considerations. The site also sits in a medium flood-risk area — buyers should confirm insurance and any required flood mitigation measures.
This cottage will suit someone seeking a picturesque, characterful retreat in a quiet hamlet—ideal for downsizers or those wanting a rural base close to Blandford Forum and Salisbury. Its combination of privacy, garden potential and sympathetic renovation offers immediate comfort with room to personalise, provided listed-status constraints are accepted.
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