Stable Cottage, Tincleton, Dorchester
Guide price £450,000

** Charming countryside cottage within the historic Clyffe House Estate ** Close to Clyffe Copse * Spacious gated parking * Lapsed planning for detached double garage * 5 miles from Dorchester * 1/3 acre plot * Recently refitted bathrooms * Cosy log burner * Established gardens **

Discover the charm of this beautifully converted three-bedroom cottage, originally a stable block within the historic Clyffe House estate in the picturesque village of Tincleton. With bright, spacious interiors finished to a high standard, this Grade II listed property, dating back to the 1880s, seamlessly blends character with modern comforts, surrounded by lush gardens that offer a peaceful retreat. The property also features ample off-road parking.

**Location**

Tincleton, a tranquil Dorset village located just five miles from Dorchester, combines a peaceful rural setting with easy access to shopping, dining, and convenient rail links to London Waterloo (approximately 2.5 hours from Dorchester).

**Interior Highlights**

As you enter, the welcoming lobby sets the tone with oak flooring and a spacious storage cupboard. Step through to the open-plan living area, a light-filled space centred around a cosy fireplace with a wood-burning stove, flanked by an oak mantle. A conservatory-style dining area extends the living space and offers stunning garden views.

A snug/study, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the former stable courtyard, provides a quiet retreat.

The well-appointed kitchen features a comprehensive range of light oak cabinetry, black marble-effect countertops, and a suite of appliances, including a double oven, microwave, electric hob, plus a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and a drinking water filter. Glazed floor tiles and underfloor heating complete this inviting space.

A convenient ground-floor shower room doubles as a utility room, with space for a washing machine and dryer.

**Upper Floor**

Upstairs, three double bedrooms await, including an impressive master suite with a recently upgraded en-suite bathroom and triple-aspect windows that fill the room with natural light. The second and third bedrooms, each with lovely garden views, share a tastefully designed family bathroom, recently refitted, with a bath and overhead shower.

**Outdoor Space**

Set on a third of an acre, the beautifully landscaped rear garden offers a tranquil space filled with flower beds, shrubs, roses, and fruit trees. A large summerhouse with decking, light, and power provides sweeping views over rooftops, Clyffe House, and open fields. Additional outdoor features include a charming brick-built Bothy with power, a bike shed, log store and fruit trees.

**Parking and Additional Features**

A spacious gravelled area provides parking for up to four vehicles, with lapsed planning permission for a double garage (see plans in photos). There is an additional parking space at the front of the property.

This property combines historic character with modern living in an idyllic village location, making it a truly unique and welcoming home.

** Directions **

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Services:

* Oil central heating (Boiler replaced approx. 2015-2017)
* Sewage treatment plant
* Mains water
* Mains electricity

EPC exempt - Grade II listed.