Summary - 4, Gravel Lane, Charlton Marshall, BLANDFORD FORUM DT11 9NS
4 bed 2 bath Terraced
Historic four-bedroom cottage with rare mooring and tranquil river views in a desirable village.
Riverside location with private fishing and mooring rights
Outstanding river and island views from several rooms
Four double bedrooms across multiple floors
Attached garage with power and light
Solid brick construction; likely no wall insulation
Medium flood risk from River Stour
EPC D and Council Tax Band E (above average)
Small plot and courtyard garden with decking
An extended period cottage set directly on the banks of the River Stour, this four‑bedroom terraced home combines original character with rare riverside living. The property offers several reception rooms, a bright kitchen with garden access, and a generous master bedroom with riverside views and a large Jack-and-Jill bathroom — ideal for family life and weekend entertaining. The river frontage includes private fishing and mooring rights plus steps and decking down to the water, creating a very peaceful, nature-rich setting.
Practical benefits include an attached garage with power and light, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, double glazing fitted after 2002, and fast broadband availability. The village location in Charlton Marshall is about two miles from Blandford Forum, with local amenities, schools and good road links to Poole and Bournemouth — attractive for families who want country living without being remote.
Buyers should note several material considerations. The house is a mid-terrace built circa 1850 with solid brick walls assumed to have no cavity insulation; energy efficiency is modest (EPC D). There is a medium flooding risk from the river and a flying freehold over Number 2 is recorded. Council Tax is in Band E (above average). The plot is modest in size, so outdoor space is compact despite the decking and courtyard garden.
Overall, this cottage will suit buyers who value riverside character, wildlife, and mooring/fishing rights and who are prepared to maintain and sensitively update a historic solid‑walled home. It offers immediate charm and long‑term potential rather than turnkey modern efficiency.
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