Hewood, Thorncombe, Dorset

A charming little cottage situated in the picturesque, ancient hamlet of Hewood near Thorncombe in the western corner of Dorset. Hewood consists of a small number of cottages, houses and farm buildings set around a central green about 1.5 miles from the village of Thorncombe and just under 10 miles from the seaside resort of Lyme Regis.
Built in the 1600's (we believe), the cottage is Grade II listed (as is the whole of Hewood) and thatched with white washed walls. On entering the property, into the pretty sitting room, the large Inglenook fireplace takes centre stage. Fitted with a wood burning stove making the cottage very cosy in colder months. Beside the fireplace is a short passage with steps down to a little kitchen, which has a stable door to a small enclosed garden. There is a stone outbuilding in the garden offering generous storage area and offering the potential to create a second bedroom (subject to planning and listed buildings consent). Stairs from the sitting room lead up to a good sized bedroom with pretty little windows on both sides and a door from here opens to a generous bathroom with roll top bath.

In addition to the wood burner, there are a number of electric heaters and the property has private drainage (to a new sewage treatment plant). For many years, the owners of the property have been using a parking bay just opposite the cottage, which provides space for one vehicle. The property can be purchased to include most of the furnishings if required (subject to negotiation).
N.B. The property is successfully let through Airbnb. Therefore, viewings will be organised around the letting schedule.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Painted wooden front door. Enclosed entrance porch with windows to front and side. Space for coats and shoes. Open to

SITTING ROOM
Windows to front and rear. Inglenook fireplace with bread oven detail (now opening to the side passage), fitted with a multi-fuel stove, set on a raised hearth. Ceiling beams. Wall lights. Night storage heater and further modern electric radiator. Side passage beside the chimney breast with steps leading down to

KITCHEN
Window to front. The kitchen is fitted with base units with wooden work surfaces and inset white ceramic sink unit and drainer. Free standing appliances include: electric cooker, washing machine and fridge. (Included in the sale?) Shelves to both sides. Wall mounted slim-line panel heater. Quarry tiled floor. Stable door to rear garden and outbuilding

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM
Windows to front and rear, the front having lovely views over the nearby countryside. Gallery to stairs. Loft hatch. Night storage heater. Door and steps down to

BATHROOM
Window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising claw foot, roll top bath with electric shower over, w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboards below. Airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with immersion. Ladder style white radiator. Wooden floor.

OUTSIDE
At the front of the cottage is a track, providing vehicular access to this and neighbouring cottages. This track continues to a public footpath offering lovely walks from the door step. There is a bench outside the front of the cottage, placed to enjoy the evening sun.
N.B. The parking space is not on the title to the cottage but has been used for many years.


REAR GARDEN
The back garden is mainly laid to lawn with a mature Laurel hedge to the rear boundary. There is space for seating and this sheltered spot enjoys the morning sun, so is an ideal spot for summer breakfasts.

OUTBUILDING
Stone and brick built with a tiled roof is a good sized out house. There is a door from the garden and power and light is connected. A further door leads to an additional (lockable) storage space. The outbuilding offers scope to enlarge the accommodation, subject to consents.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Water is not metered. Private drainage: shared sewage treatment plant.

COUNCIL TAX
Band B. Dorset Council. £1,972.95 (2025/26).

BROADBAND
The cottage currently benefits from superfast broadband. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through:https://www.openreach.com/fibre-checker

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following: https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

LISTING TEXT (Grade II Listed)
THORNCOMBE
HEWOOD
Hewood Cottages (Nos 4, 5 and 6)

29.9.82

GV
II
Range of cottages circa C17/C18. Stone rubble and plastered walls. Thatched roof with gabled and hipped ends and hipped corner. L-shaped in plan. One and half storeys. Four and six window-ranges. Various small C18, C19 and C20 casements. Plain doorways with glazed and plank doors. Brick chimney stacks over ridge and gable ends.

Council Tax
Dorset County Council, Business Rates

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.