House For Sale £950,000
An unusual chance to purchase a substantial four double bedroom detached family home with a two bedroom annexe, lying in grounds extending to about 1.6 acres and enjoying quiet and private surroundings set back from the road down a long gravelled drive. The property is situated on the fringe of Stalbridge, where town and country merge with tremendous far reaching views over the Blackmore Vale countryside and boasts flexible, multi-functional room usage. The main house offers around 2647 square foot ( 246 sq. m) of living space and the annexe of just over 760 square foot (70 sq. m), which has the option of owner use or potential to run as a business with Airbnb or for the rental market. The property was re-built and imaginatively converted in the early 2000s to provide spacious and contemporary accommodation and has been the much loved and enjoyed home to our sellers for the last eight years. During this time it has been well kept and benefits from uPVC double glazing, dual controlled gas fired central heating with some under floor heating on the ground floor and solar panels providing hot water. All the bathrooms have shower cubicles as well as baths with two of the bedrooms having the advantage of an en-suite. Outside, the workshop offers scope to enhance to satisfy any other potential buyers' needs. The land lends itself well to pony paddocks with space to erect stabling or ideal space for a step into self sufficiency or just for children and pets to let off steam. The possibilities are endless. Properties, such as this one, rarely become available and are snapped up quickly once the word is out. As such, an early viewing is strongly suggested to avoid missing out on the opportunity to be the next lucky owner.
Energy Efficiency Rating D - Council Tax Band G - Freehold - Septic Tank
Thornhill Road, Stalbridge -
The Property -
Inside - Ground Floor - The property is approached from the drive up a few steps to a storm porch with timber pillars and front door, which opens into a large, welcoming reception hall with exposed floorboards and useful built in storage cupboard and doors leading off to a sitting room with wood burner, study, large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom. as well as a bespoke staircase that rises to the first floor and door into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country style floor and eye level cupboards plus open shelves, solid wood work surfaces and tiled floor with underfloor heating. From the kitchen steps lead down to a splendid, bright and spacious family/dining room with double doors leading out to the sun terrace and swimming pool and with tiled floor and heating under. There is also a utility room, which houses the gas central heating boiler and fitted with cupboards, work surfaces and plenty of space for appliances.
First Floor - All the rooms lead off from the landing, which also has a laundry room housing the hot water cylinder and central heating controls. There is the family bathroom with full suite and three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys an arched feature window with double doors to a Juliette balcony and spectacular views over the land and Blackmore Vale countryside plus an en-suite bathroom.
Outside - 9.27m'' x 5.44m'' (30'5'' x 17'10'') - The property is set back from the road down a long gravelled drive that provides plenty of parking and storage for a boat, caravan, motorhome or horse box. To the front of the property there is a lawn, which is enclosed by high hedgerow and planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. The main garden lies to the back of the house, accessed by a five bar gate and pedestrian gate and is mostly laid to lawn with the exception of the sun terrace, which is paved. There is also a greenhouse, summerhouse and large workshop (30'5'' x 17'10'' - 9.27m x 5.44m), which is fitted with light and power and houses the swimming pool pump/filter system. The formal garden is just over 0.4 of an acre. A further gate opens to the land, which is divided into two paddocks and totals around 1.2 acres. The land is enclosed by post and rail fencing and extends down to the line of the fir trees.
The Annexe -
Accommodation - The ground floor accommodation consists of entrance hall, open plan sitting/dining room with wood burner and kitchen area fitted with cupboards and work surfaces. In addition, there is a double bedroom and shower room with underfloor heating. On the first floor there is a large galleried bedroom with skylights to the rear and glazed door that opens to an external staircase.
The Location -
Stalbridge - The property is located in the popular Dorset town of Stalbridge, which is reputed to be the county's smallest town, steeped in history and dating back to Saxon times with a 15th Century Church and Market Cross. The town has an approximate population of 2500 and caters well for everyday needs with an award winning supermarket, family run butchers, post office and community run library. There is also a primary school with excellent OFSTED report, dental surgery and public house as well as a variety of takeaway shops. Further facilities are available at Sturminster Newton - 4 miles to the East and Sherborne and Shaftesbury both within 7 miles. The town is close to excellent communication links with the A30 and A303 within easy reach and just 3 miles from the mainline train station at Templecombe, serving London, Waterloo and the West Country.
Directions -
From Sturminster Newton - Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street at the traffic lights go over the bridge and turn right onto the A357. Continue on this road for approximately 5 miles turning left where Stalbridge is signposted. On entering Stalbridge the property will be found on the right hand side by the 30 mph sign. Postcode DT10 2PS
Energy Efficiency Rating D - Council Tax Band G - Freehold - Septic Tank
Thornhill Road, Stalbridge -
The Property -
Inside - Ground Floor - The property is approached from the drive up a few steps to a storm porch with timber pillars and front door, which opens into a large, welcoming reception hall with exposed floorboards and useful built in storage cupboard and doors leading off to a sitting room with wood burner, study, large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom. as well as a bespoke staircase that rises to the first floor and door into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country style floor and eye level cupboards plus open shelves, solid wood work surfaces and tiled floor with underfloor heating. From the kitchen steps lead down to a splendid, bright and spacious family/dining room with double doors leading out to the sun terrace and swimming pool and with tiled floor and heating under. There is also a utility room, which houses the gas central heating boiler and fitted with cupboards, work surfaces and plenty of space for appliances.
First Floor - All the rooms lead off from the landing, which also has a laundry room housing the hot water cylinder and central heating controls. There is the family bathroom with full suite and three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys an arched feature window with double doors to a Juliette balcony and spectacular views over the land and Blackmore Vale countryside plus an en-suite bathroom.
Outside - 9.27m'' x 5.44m'' (30'5'' x 17'10'') - The property is set back from the road down a long gravelled drive that provides plenty of parking and storage for a boat, caravan, motorhome or horse box. To the front of the property there is a lawn, which is enclosed by high hedgerow and planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. The main garden lies to the back of the house, accessed by a five bar gate and pedestrian gate and is mostly laid to lawn with the exception of the sun terrace, which is paved. There is also a greenhouse, summerhouse and large workshop (30'5'' x 17'10'' - 9.27m x 5.44m), which is fitted with light and power and houses the swimming pool pump/filter system. The formal garden is just over 0.4 of an acre. A further gate opens to the land, which is divided into two paddocks and totals around 1.2 acres. The land is enclosed by post and rail fencing and extends down to the line of the fir trees.
The Annexe -
Accommodation - The ground floor accommodation consists of entrance hall, open plan sitting/dining room with wood burner and kitchen area fitted with cupboards and work surfaces. In addition, there is a double bedroom and shower room with underfloor heating. On the first floor there is a large galleried bedroom with skylights to the rear and glazed door that opens to an external staircase.
The Location -
Stalbridge - The property is located in the popular Dorset town of Stalbridge, which is reputed to be the county's smallest town, steeped in history and dating back to Saxon times with a 15th Century Church and Market Cross. The town has an approximate population of 2500 and caters well for everyday needs with an award winning supermarket, family run butchers, post office and community run library. There is also a primary school with excellent OFSTED report, dental surgery and public house as well as a variety of takeaway shops. Further facilities are available at Sturminster Newton - 4 miles to the East and Sherborne and Shaftesbury both within 7 miles. The town is close to excellent communication links with the A30 and A303 within easy reach and just 3 miles from the mainline train station at Templecombe, serving London, Waterloo and the West Country.
Directions -
From Sturminster Newton - Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street at the traffic lights go over the bridge and turn right onto the A357. Continue on this road for approximately 5 miles turning left where Stalbridge is signposted. On entering Stalbridge the property will be found on the right hand side by the 30 mph sign. Postcode DT10 2PS
