House For Sale £465,000
NO FURTHER CHAIN! LEVEL PLOT AND GARDENS EXTENDING TO JUST UNDER A QUARTER OF AN ACRE! SOUTH-FACING EXTENSIVE COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS AT THE REAR! 'April Rise' is a substantial, three double bedroom detached bungalow situated in a choice ‘tucked away’ location enjoying breath-taking, south-facing extensive countryside views at the rear. This lovely home benefits from large, level front and rear gardens with the overall plot extending to approximately a quarter of an acre (0.23 acres). There is a large, enclosed driveway at the front (about to be resurfaced) providing off road parking for eight cars or more leading to a large, attached garage / workshop. The property is well presented and boasts uPVC double glazing, oil-fired radiator central heating and some electric under floor heating. The property boasts tremendous scope for further extension and loft conversion, subject to the necessary planning permission. The well-arranged, deceptively spacious, flexible accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light, comprising entrance reception hall, sitting room, conservatory / dining room, kitchen, three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cloakroom / WC. There are superb countryside walks from the front door! The property is situated a short walk to the centre of the pretty village of Bishops Caundle. The village offers a pub, village stores, village hall, primary school, garage (MOT station) and parish church. The property is a very short drive to the town centre of Sherborne with its coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants, world famous private schools, breath-taking abbey building and mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. The property is perfect for aspiring families making the most of the cheap mortgages at the moment, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect Dorset pied-a-terre or buy-to-let / holiday let opportunity. MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED! NO FURTHER CHAIN.
Pathway leads to front of the property. uPVC double glazed front door and side light leads to entrance reception hall.
Entrance reception room – 12’7 Maximum x 17’2 Maximum
A useful greeting hall proving a heart to the home, two radiators, ceramic floor tiles, ceiling hatch and loft ladder to loft storage space, panelled doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main rooms.
Sitting Room – 23’4 Maximum x 11’10 Maximum
A well-presented generous main reception room with a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front and uPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear, enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, views across the rear garden to extensive countryside beyond, two radiators, open fire place, hearth, TV point.
Entrance from entrance reception hall leads to kitchen.
Kitchen – 11’ Maximum x 9’11 Maximum
A range of contemporary kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset one and a half composite sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, filter water tap, inset gas hob, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine, built in eye level electric oven and grill, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, wall mounted cooker hood extractor fan, ceramic floor tiles, space for upright fridge freezer, radiator, glazed door and window leads to conservatory/ garden room.
Conservatory/ Garden Room - 8’2 Maximum x 9’7 Maximum
uPVC double glazed construction with windows to both sides and the rear, overlooking the rear garden and enjoying extensive countryside views and a sunny southerly aspect, light and power connected, ceramic floor tiles, under floor heating.
Panelled doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the bedrooms.
Bedroom One – 12’7 Maximum x 10’10 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front with views across the front garden, radiator, timber effect laminate flooring, double doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
Bedroom Two – 11’1 Maximum x 9’4 Maximum
A second double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, enjoying extensive countryside views, views across the rear garden and a sunny southerly aspect, radiator, timber effect laminate flooring, sliding doors lead to wardrobe cupboard space.
Bedroom Three – 9’11 Maximum x 8’4 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, timber effect laminate flooring, double doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
Family Bathroom – 9’10 Maximum x 5’6 Maximum
A fitted suite comprising pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower over, tiling to splash prone areas, ceramic tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, shaver point, inset ceiling lighting, extractor fan, door leads to linen cupboard with slatted shelving and heated towel rail.
Panelled door from the entrance hall leads to separate WC.
Separate WC
Fitted low level WC, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Outside
The plot and gardens extends to just under a quarter of an acre (0.23 acres approximately).
At the front of the property there is an extensive garden laid to lawn, measuring 69’ in depth by 60’ in width. The front garden is laid to lawn and is enclosed by brick walls, mature hedging and fencing. Dropped curb gives access to private driveway (about to be resurfaced) and front garden, giving a depth from the pavement of 69’. Double timber five bar gates give access to extensive private driveway, providing driveway for 8 or more cars, outside lighting, rainwater harvesting butt, outside tap, space to store recycling containers and wheelie bins. Driveway leads to attached garage/ workshop.
Attached Garage / Workshop - 24’7 in length x 12’4 in width
Automatic roller garage door, light and power connected, uPVC double glazed door and window to the rear enjoying extensive countryside views, utility room area, laminated work surface with stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, cupboards under, loft room storage above.
Rear Garden – 62’ in depth x 60’ in width
The rear garden has a sunny southerly aspect and backs on to open fields, enjoying extensive countryside views. The main rear garden is laid to lawn with a concreate patio seating area, timber shed, log store, timber summerhouse, outside lighting, outside tap, rainwater harvesting butts, area storing LPG cannisters, external boiler, oil tank is located at the side of the property, side garden gate and side access to rear garden.
Pathway leads to front of the property. uPVC double glazed front door and side light leads to entrance reception hall.
Entrance reception room – 12’7 Maximum x 17’2 Maximum
A useful greeting hall proving a heart to the home, two radiators, ceramic floor tiles, ceiling hatch and loft ladder to loft storage space, panelled doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main rooms.
Sitting Room – 23’4 Maximum x 11’10 Maximum
A well-presented generous main reception room with a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front and uPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear, enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, views across the rear garden to extensive countryside beyond, two radiators, open fire place, hearth, TV point.
Entrance from entrance reception hall leads to kitchen.
Kitchen – 11’ Maximum x 9’11 Maximum
A range of contemporary kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset one and a half composite sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, filter water tap, inset gas hob, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine, built in eye level electric oven and grill, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, wall mounted cooker hood extractor fan, ceramic floor tiles, space for upright fridge freezer, radiator, glazed door and window leads to conservatory/ garden room.
Conservatory/ Garden Room - 8’2 Maximum x 9’7 Maximum
uPVC double glazed construction with windows to both sides and the rear, overlooking the rear garden and enjoying extensive countryside views and a sunny southerly aspect, light and power connected, ceramic floor tiles, under floor heating.
Panelled doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the bedrooms.
Bedroom One – 12’7 Maximum x 10’10 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front with views across the front garden, radiator, timber effect laminate flooring, double doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
Bedroom Two – 11’1 Maximum x 9’4 Maximum
A second double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, enjoying extensive countryside views, views across the rear garden and a sunny southerly aspect, radiator, timber effect laminate flooring, sliding doors lead to wardrobe cupboard space.
Bedroom Three – 9’11 Maximum x 8’4 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, timber effect laminate flooring, double doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
Family Bathroom – 9’10 Maximum x 5’6 Maximum
A fitted suite comprising pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower over, tiling to splash prone areas, ceramic tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, shaver point, inset ceiling lighting, extractor fan, door leads to linen cupboard with slatted shelving and heated towel rail.
Panelled door from the entrance hall leads to separate WC.
Separate WC
Fitted low level WC, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Outside
The plot and gardens extends to just under a quarter of an acre (0.23 acres approximately).
At the front of the property there is an extensive garden laid to lawn, measuring 69’ in depth by 60’ in width. The front garden is laid to lawn and is enclosed by brick walls, mature hedging and fencing. Dropped curb gives access to private driveway (about to be resurfaced) and front garden, giving a depth from the pavement of 69’. Double timber five bar gates give access to extensive private driveway, providing driveway for 8 or more cars, outside lighting, rainwater harvesting butt, outside tap, space to store recycling containers and wheelie bins. Driveway leads to attached garage/ workshop.
Attached Garage / Workshop - 24’7 in length x 12’4 in width
Automatic roller garage door, light and power connected, uPVC double glazed door and window to the rear enjoying extensive countryside views, utility room area, laminated work surface with stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, cupboards under, loft room storage above.
Rear Garden – 62’ in depth x 60’ in width
The rear garden has a sunny southerly aspect and backs on to open fields, enjoying extensive countryside views. The main rear garden is laid to lawn with a concreate patio seating area, timber shed, log store, timber summerhouse, outside lighting, outside tap, rainwater harvesting butts, area storing LPG cannisters, external boiler, oil tank is located at the side of the property, side garden gate and side access to rear garden.
