Summary - THE SHAMBLES THE CROSS SHILLINGSTONE BLANDFORD FORUM DT11 0SP
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Character cottage, modernised kitchen, private courtyard and parking for two cars..
Two double bedrooms with original Victorian character features
Contemporary kitchen/dining room with oak worktops and appliances
Cosy sitting room with multi-fuel burner and tiled hearth
Private gravelled courtyard with covered dining area and shed
Off-street parking for two cars directly adjacent to the property
Compact footprint (~789 sq ft); limited internal space
Solid brick walls (assumed no cavity insulation) — energy upgrade potential
Energy Efficiency Rating not yet confirmed (EER tba)
Set in the heart of desirable Shillingstone, this recently upgraded Victorian semi-detached cottage blends period character with practical modern living. Two double bedrooms and a contemporary kitchen/dining room make it a comfortable home for a couple, small family, or buy-to-let investor seeking a low-maintenance village base. The coal-effect fireplace and multi-fuel burner create a cosy living room focal point while oak worktops and soft-close units refresh the kitchen.
Externally the property benefits from off-street parking for two cars and a private, gravelled courtyard with a covered area for alfresco dining — rare convenience for a village cottage. The small, enclosed plot is easy to maintain and includes timber storage. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting remote working or connected lifestyles.
Buyers should note the house sits on traditional solid brick walls with no known cavity insulation (assumed), and the energy efficiency rating is still to be confirmed. Accommodation is compact at about 789 sq ft, so space is modest rather than expansive. Recent modernisation reduces immediate repair needs, but any purchaser wanting higher thermal performance or major layout changes should allow for further works.
Overall this cottage offers a well-presented, characterful home with practical parking and low-maintenance outdoor space in a very affluent, low-crime village setting. It will suit first-time buyers, downsizers seeking village life, or investors looking for a readily rentable property with good local amenities and school options nearby.
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