Summary - THE OLD CIDER HOUSE BARROW HILL STALBRIDGE STURMINSTER NEWTON DT10 2QX
4 bed 2 bath Cottage
Characterful rural retreat with wildlife garden and conversion potential for creatives.
- Grade II listed 17th-century cottage with original features
- Four bedrooms across three floors, two bathrooms
- Woodland-style garden with nest boxes and pond, wildlife-rich
- Outbuilding (former cider store) ideal for conversion potential
- Requires renovation and finishing works after cottage combination
- Listed status will restrict alterations and require consents
- On-street parking only; no private driveway
- Low ceilings and spiral staircases limit accessibility
A rare Grade II listed 17th-century cottage with abundant original features and an established wildlife garden. The two former cottages were combined in 2004 but some finishing works remain; the asking price reflects the current condition and renovation needs. The house has original leaded windows, oak spiral staircases, inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and historic floorboards — appealing to buyers who prize period authenticity.
The garden is a key asset: a virtually maintenance-free woodland ecology planted over 25 years, with nest boxes, a mini pond and mature fruit and ornamental trees attracting abundant birdlife and hedgehogs. The adjoining former apple-store/outbuilding offers clear conversion potential for a studio, annexe or workshop (subject to listed-building consents).
Practical points: the property requires renovation and some completion works where the cottages were joined; modernisation has been limited, and the interiors include low ceilings and tight spiral staircases which may challenge accessibility. Parking is on-street only. As a listed building, any structural or external changes will require listed-building consent, which can add time and cost.
This home suits buyers seeking a historic, characterful residence with wildlife sanctuary gardens — families or creatives happy to undertake sensitive repair and renovation. For those who value authenticity and nature over turnkey convenience, this cottage offers a unique and tranquil lifestyle in central Stalbridge.
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