House For Sale £1,400,000
Surrounded by its own 0.6 acre private garden and extending to over 4000 sq. Ft. Internally, the home’s design is the work of award-winning builders Stour Homes. The house is particularly notable for its large swathes of glazing which bathe the space in light throughout the day whilst framing the wonderful views of the surrounding agricultural landscape that form an ever-changing backdrop.
The home’s silhouette observes the simple form of its previous incarnation as a steel-framed agricultural barn. Following the footprint and form of the original building, the proportions are dramatic.
The home acknowledges modern living requirements, using materials and systems that are both highly energy-efficient and labour-saving creating a home that is as impressive as it is functional.
The internal design radiates around the spectacular central reception hall, featuring a log-burning stove and a seemingly endless ceramic tiled floor. The eye is immediately drawn to the view at the far end of the home where, through a glorious wall of glass there are outstanding views across the garden towards the Blackmore Vale countryside beyond.
The bedrooms flank the reception hall. There are four generous double bedrooms. The master bedroom has fitted furniture and a wet room with full-body shower system. Two remaining bedrooms have en-suite showers or a bathroom while the fourth has an adjoining shower room/cloakroom.
Twin doors lead through to the expansive 1104 sq. Ft. Of living accommodation, enhanced by lofty ceilings. The impressive kitchen, dining and living room have been carefully designed around their views across the garden through the sliding picture windows that span three sides of the rear of the home. This seamless space provides unrivalled flexibility and is large enough for expansive entertaining while being easily zoned to provide more intimate and individual living areas. Naturally, there is a choice of formal as well as informal dining and seating areas. Much of the living space opens onto the illuminated covered terrace and there is a real sense of bringing the outside in. The kitchen is superbly appointed with quartz worktops, integrated neff appliances and a large central island. Positioned behind the kitchen is the useful fully-fitted utility room, a must for rural living.
In addition, there is 2000 sq. Ft. Of first floor space, with integral plant room and with the potential to create a workspace, games room or gym or extensive further useable accommodation (subject to planning consent).<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/><br/>TThe property is approached by a private road leading to a sweeping driveway to the front entrance and the integral double garage.
The garden extends around three sides and extends to 0.6 of an acre. Its position in the landscape is well-screened with many mature trees to the south and west. There are attractive panoramic views across the Blackmore Vale to the rear.
The expansive paved terrace wraps around the home, incorporating an illuminated and covered terraced - the ideal alfresco dining and entertaining space. Beyond, the garden is laid to lawn, with rose beds, a shrubbery and laurel and beech hedging. The garden pavilion provides a further restful outdoor space, perfect for entertaining. In addition, there is a useful garden shed in the north-west corner of the lawn.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>The village of West Stour provides a good range of everyday amenities including a church, a village hall, local garage with Spar shop, and the popular Ship Inn public house and restaurant. East Stour has the award-winning Udder Farm Shop.
There are plentiful walking, cycling and riding opportunities directly from the property into the surrounding countryside.
Both Gillingham (Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl and Asda) and Shaftesbury (Tesco) are approximately five miles away. The town of Gillingham has the benefit of a mainline rail connection for London Waterloo. Access to the A303 is a few miles north of the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (made famous by the “Hovis” advert at Gold Hill). Attractive Sherborne is 10 miles away on the A30.
Popular with tourists, the town of Sturminster Newton is four miles to the south. It has the largest community centre (a theatre, cinema and music venue) in North Dorset and marks the start of the 17-mile North Dorset Trailway – a splendid walking, cycling and horse-riding route that runs alongside the River Stour on the dismantled railway line from Sturminster to Spetisbury, in Dorset, passing through pretty villages and towns such as Stourpaine and Blandford
The renowned National Trust property, Stourhead, is also nearby.
There is fishing at the nearby River Stour with a licence obtained from private clubs and organisations.
There are also a number of highly regarded state and independent primary and secondary schools in the area, including Port Regis, Clayesmore and Sherborne.<br/><br/><b>Additional Information</b><br/><br/>Specification List
• Underfloor heating, air source heat pump
• Vent-Axia heat recovery and ventilation system
• Zoned open plan kitchen, dining room lounge
• High ceilings
• Alarm system
• Kitchen: Integrated Neff appliances – five ring induction hob, two circotherm ovens, microwave, coffee machine, full height fridge, full height freezer, dishwasher, 3m island unit, quartz worktops, bespoke units, Franke waste disposal.
• Water softener
• Electric ‘Enlight’ blinds by Hillarys
The home’s silhouette observes the simple form of its previous incarnation as a steel-framed agricultural barn. Following the footprint and form of the original building, the proportions are dramatic.
The home acknowledges modern living requirements, using materials and systems that are both highly energy-efficient and labour-saving creating a home that is as impressive as it is functional.
The internal design radiates around the spectacular central reception hall, featuring a log-burning stove and a seemingly endless ceramic tiled floor. The eye is immediately drawn to the view at the far end of the home where, through a glorious wall of glass there are outstanding views across the garden towards the Blackmore Vale countryside beyond.
The bedrooms flank the reception hall. There are four generous double bedrooms. The master bedroom has fitted furniture and a wet room with full-body shower system. Two remaining bedrooms have en-suite showers or a bathroom while the fourth has an adjoining shower room/cloakroom.
Twin doors lead through to the expansive 1104 sq. Ft. Of living accommodation, enhanced by lofty ceilings. The impressive kitchen, dining and living room have been carefully designed around their views across the garden through the sliding picture windows that span three sides of the rear of the home. This seamless space provides unrivalled flexibility and is large enough for expansive entertaining while being easily zoned to provide more intimate and individual living areas. Naturally, there is a choice of formal as well as informal dining and seating areas. Much of the living space opens onto the illuminated covered terrace and there is a real sense of bringing the outside in. The kitchen is superbly appointed with quartz worktops, integrated neff appliances and a large central island. Positioned behind the kitchen is the useful fully-fitted utility room, a must for rural living.
In addition, there is 2000 sq. Ft. Of first floor space, with integral plant room and with the potential to create a workspace, games room or gym or extensive further useable accommodation (subject to planning consent).<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/><br/>TThe property is approached by a private road leading to a sweeping driveway to the front entrance and the integral double garage.
The garden extends around three sides and extends to 0.6 of an acre. Its position in the landscape is well-screened with many mature trees to the south and west. There are attractive panoramic views across the Blackmore Vale to the rear.
The expansive paved terrace wraps around the home, incorporating an illuminated and covered terraced - the ideal alfresco dining and entertaining space. Beyond, the garden is laid to lawn, with rose beds, a shrubbery and laurel and beech hedging. The garden pavilion provides a further restful outdoor space, perfect for entertaining. In addition, there is a useful garden shed in the north-west corner of the lawn.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>The village of West Stour provides a good range of everyday amenities including a church, a village hall, local garage with Spar shop, and the popular Ship Inn public house and restaurant. East Stour has the award-winning Udder Farm Shop.
There are plentiful walking, cycling and riding opportunities directly from the property into the surrounding countryside.
Both Gillingham (Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl and Asda) and Shaftesbury (Tesco) are approximately five miles away. The town of Gillingham has the benefit of a mainline rail connection for London Waterloo. Access to the A303 is a few miles north of the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (made famous by the “Hovis” advert at Gold Hill). Attractive Sherborne is 10 miles away on the A30.
Popular with tourists, the town of Sturminster Newton is four miles to the south. It has the largest community centre (a theatre, cinema and music venue) in North Dorset and marks the start of the 17-mile North Dorset Trailway – a splendid walking, cycling and horse-riding route that runs alongside the River Stour on the dismantled railway line from Sturminster to Spetisbury, in Dorset, passing through pretty villages and towns such as Stourpaine and Blandford
The renowned National Trust property, Stourhead, is also nearby.
There is fishing at the nearby River Stour with a licence obtained from private clubs and organisations.
There are also a number of highly regarded state and independent primary and secondary schools in the area, including Port Regis, Clayesmore and Sherborne.<br/><br/><b>Additional Information</b><br/><br/>Specification List
• Underfloor heating, air source heat pump
• Vent-Axia heat recovery and ventilation system
• Zoned open plan kitchen, dining room lounge
• High ceilings
• Alarm system
• Kitchen: Integrated Neff appliances – five ring induction hob, two circotherm ovens, microwave, coffee machine, full height fridge, full height freezer, dishwasher, 3m island unit, quartz worktops, bespoke units, Franke waste disposal.
• Water softener
• Electric ‘Enlight’ blinds by Hillarys
