Village Reading Rooms are an example of Victorian contemporary attitudes to promoting the Christian educational virtues of
quiet reflection with access to newspapers and books. Strictly tee-total it was a place that men (later to be opened up to
women) could go to as an alternative to the village pub.

The Compton Abbas Old Reading Room ,subsequently converted to a cottage,certainly provides such a quiet location
together with a sun filled garden enjoying fine views to the distant Downs.

Ground Floor:
Front door to the

Enclosed Porch
Tiled floor, cupboard, doorway to the

Hallway
Window, night storage heater, access to loft, airing cupboard, exposed beams.

Bedroom
Glazed double doors to the rear garden, exposed beams.

Bathroom
Suite comprising bath, WC and basin. Window.

Sitting Room
Double aspect. Fireplace with wood burning stove, staircase to the first floor, exposed beams, door to the

Kitchen
Wall and floor units, inset sink, door to the

Conservatory
Double doors to the rear garden.

First Floor:

Bedroom
Views across the garden and towards Fontmell Down. Cupboard.

Outside: A footpath leads up to the front door and around the front of the cottage, in turn leading to the Rear Garden. To the side of the cottage is a driveway and a Detached Garage with up and over door. Potting shed.
The Gardens are mainly laid to lawn with flower borders, fruit trees and patio areas. Fine distant views towards the Downs

Services Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage. Telephone subject to BT transfer regulations.

Council Tax Band D

Caution
All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not been tested, and hence we cannot confirm they are in working order.