• Delightful detached stone cottage +
• Currently arranged as two dwellings +
• Versatile layout offering 4–5 bedrooms +
• Ideal for multigenerational living or income potential +
• Spacious open-plan sitting room with galleried landing +
• Enclosed terraced garden with mature planting +
• Off road parking +
• Peaceful village setting within easy reach of Dorchester +

A charming and characterful detached home in the heart of Martinstown, offering flexible 4–5 bedroom accommodation with annexe potential and beautiful period features.

The Property - A rare opportunity to acquire a charming and beautifully maintained detached cottage in the heart of this highly sought-after village.

Library Cottage, believed to be around 150 years old, is a delightful former library built of natural stone beneath a slate roof, with double-glazed leaded light windows. Originally converted in the 1960s, the property was once the private library of Major Coffin of Park House, Martinstown, whose family coat of arms remains proudly displayed above the fireplace in the sitting room.

The cottage is currently arranged as two independent dwellings: the main cottage, which provides two bedrooms, and an adjoining annexe offering a further two bedrooms. Each has its own kitchen and independent heating system, while an internal connecting door allows the property to be easily reinstated as a single spacious home.

A solid oak front door - reputedly originating from Bristol Prison - opens into a large, open-plan sitting room with a galleried landing above. This impressive space features an attractive parquet floor and an open fireplace with a decorative wooden surround and stone hearth, flanked by built-in bookshelves. A large bay window fills the room with natural light.

Double doors lead through to the kitchen and dining area, which also features parquet flooring and exposed timber ceiling beams. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with tiled splashbacks and worktops.

Upstairs, the galleried landing gives access to two good size bedrooms and a bathroom. The principle bedroom benefits from a modern en suite shower room.

Annex - The adjoining annexe is approached via a covered porch that opens into an entrance hall with doors to the sitting room and kitchen. The kitchen has a range of floor and wall mounted units with space for white goods. Off the entrance hall is a modern wet room with hand wash basin and wc.