Sandhills, Cattistock

A charming two-bedroom detached period home, believed to date from the late 19th century. Beautifully refurbished by the current owner, it offers a bright, modern and practical living environment with period charm.

THE PROPERTY
Set along a quiet country lane just a few minutes' walk from the popular village of Cattistock, Swanhills Cottage is a charming character home offering a wonderful blend of period features and comfortable modern living.

The original, main part of the property is constructed of stone, flint and brick beneath a pitched slate roof. Originally two separate cottages, it was thoughtfully converted into one spacious family home around 45 years ago.
The front door opens into a bright and welcoming kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of floor and wall units, a range cooker, slate-effect flooring, and an open staircase rising to the first floor. To one side, a doorway leads into the utility room, which in turn leads to the study, creating an ideal space for home working or hobbies, or even a further bedroom.

On the opposite side of the kitchen, a doorway opens into the lovely light and spacious living room, original features include exposed timber ceiling beams, an impressive inglenook fireplace incorporating the original bread oven, and a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. French windows open to the garden and terrace with pergola, ideal for al fresco dining.

The first floor offers two generous double bedrooms together with a well-appointed family bathroom, fitted with high-quality fixtures and fittings, including a bath with shower over, creating a stylish and practical space for everyday use.

OUTSIDE
The generous garden is predominantly laid to lawn and features an L-shaped terrace with a pergola, together with a variety of seating areas, providing the perfect spaces to relax, entertain and make the most of the sunshine. At the far end of the garden is a summer house, while mature borders and raised beds add colour, structure and year-round interest.

LOCATION
The property is situated in the hamlet of Sandhills, just outside the larger village of Cattistock. This part of West Dorset is well known for having some of the most beautiful and spectacular countryside in the south west. Numerous pretty villages nestle in folds in the chalk downland and the vast majority of the countryside here is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The dramatic coastline and cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site is a short drive away.

Less than ½ mile away, Cattistock is a thriving village with an excellent pub, superb village shop & post office, church, sports clubs, children's playground, and village hall. The larger village of Maiden Newton, 2.1 miles away also has a village shop, a doctor's surgery, first school, garage and a main line railway station on the Weymouth to Bristol line. The larger towns of Crewkerne, Dorchester and Yeovil are within easy distance and offer a large range of facilities including mainline rail stations to London Waterloo.