This semi-detached property presents a unique opportunity for renovation and investment, featuring two self-contained units: a four-bedroom maisonette and a one-bedroom flat. Dating back to the 1940s, the structure showcases traditional brick construction beneath a tiled roof, accompanied by valuable outside space including off-street parking and outbuildings.
The primary dwelling, Number 1 Old Fox Cottages, is accessed via a rear porch that leads into an entrance hall. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room offers an abundance of potential with a larder cupboard and a convenient WC. A front-facing reception room features a fireplace and built-in storage, providing ample character. The upper floor hosts four generously sized double bedrooms that benefit from open aspects and countryside views, along with a family bathroom that could be modernized to suit contemporary tastes.
The second unit, Number 2 Old Fox Cottages, is a mid-terrace, single-storey flat with its own private entrance. A welcoming lobby leads into a sizable sitting room equipped with its own fireplace and built-in storage. This unit includes a double bedroom with access to the kitchen featuring an ornamental range and Belfast sink, as well as sufficient cabinet space. A bathroom fitted with a shower over the bath completes this self-contained flat.
Outdoor areas include gardens for both units; Number 1 boasts front and side lawns alongside a small yard at the rear complete with an oil tank. Number 2 features an enclosed garden in the front and a paved courtyard at the back offering access to two brick-built outbuildings and an additional large workshop/shed—ideal for storage or potential conversion into functional spaces.
Located in the charming rural village of Ansty amidst Dorset's scenic landscape near Bulbarrow Hill—an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—this property benefits from nearby amenities such as local shops, churches, and The Fox Inn pub/restaurant. Larger towns like Blandford Forum (approximately 9 miles), Dorchester (around 12 miles), and Poole (about 24 miles) provide more extensive services including mainline railway connections to London Waterloo.
With numerous public footpaths and bridleways nearby for outdoor enthusiasts, this property not only offers substantial living space but also significant renovation potential to maximize rental income or create your ideal family home in this appealing countryside setting.
