Thatched cottage which inspired Goldilocks And The Three Bears goes on sale for £1million
A THATCHED cottage which inspired Goldilocks And The Three Bears is now on sale for £1million.
The unusually large, light and airy property lies in the village of Burton, near Christchurch in Dorset.
Renowned author Robert Southey lived in Burton Cottage from 1799 until 1805, when he wrote the childhood classic book.
Incredible photos show the chocolate box styled exterior of the cottage, with a wraparound garden and exposed timber beams.
It marks a stark contrast to its refurbished interior.
The four-bedroom property reflects modern tastes with white walls, and draping light curtains in bedrooms, with a mixture of beige wooden and carpeted floors.
Lucky homeowners will have an elegant and airy bathroom with a bathtub to die for; and a spacious kitchen complete with an eye-catching dresser and opulent fixtures.
The listing by Fine & Country estate agents says: “Burton Cottage is a delightful, quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage which has recently been completely renovated to provide the perfect countryside residence.
“The house is obviously hugely characterful, but a couple of years ago we decided to embark upon a rather ambitious project of refurbishment with the aim of anchoring the interior quite firmly in the 21st Century.
“The children have flown the nest and so my wife and I have decided to downsize, but we’re going to be sad to leave Burton Cottage.
“It’s an amazing house and we’ve absolutely adored living here.”
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A decadent hallway leads into the dining room is capable of sitting ten people at once.
Upstairs lies an expansive master bedroom suite and a huge shower room which adds an extra bit of sparkle to this magical house.
There is also the option to convert the property’s charming family room into a fifth bedroom if so required.
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