House For Sale £750,000
A beautifully presented split level 3 bedroom detached house situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, with a large rear garden running down to the River Stour, enjoying fishing rights and boating rights, in the heart of a popular Dorset village.
The property has undergone a major programme of refurbishment over the last 5 years to a high standard of specification, and benefits from deceptively spacious accommodation, gas fired central heating, and UPVC double glazing.
A feature of the property is a large French green oak balcony with wrought iron balustrade and composite flooring enjoys lovely views over open countryside and the River Stour.
Spetisbury is a small village which has a parish church, a primary school, a day nursery, a farm shop/bar/restaurant and the North Dorset Trailway providing excellent walking and cycling along the former railway line. This busy community enjoys regular social events including amateur dramatics, festivals, duck races and country days. There is easy road access to the market towns of Blandford and Wimborne, the county town of Dorchester and the coastal town of Poole, all of which offer a wide range of amenities.
A front entrance door leads to a spacious reception hall (with access to roof space) features an English white oak staircase leading to the lower level. The triple aspect lounge has an open flame gas fire, a patio door leads out to the stunning rear balcony, and an open archway leads to the dining room. The dining room also enjoys a patio door to the balcony with lovely views, and a hatch opening to the kitchen. A contemporary style kitchen comprises an excellent range of German units, quartz worktops, breakfast bar, Siemens electric oven, induction hob, cooker hood, dishwasher, and space for fridge/freezer. There are 2 double bedrooms and a family bath/shower room with walk-in shower, bath, basin set on a washstand, and Karndean flooring.
From the reception hall, stairs lead down to a lower hall with Karndean flooring, and a downstairs shower room with shower, wash basin, and WC. There is an office/family room with Karndean flooring and French doors lead out to the rear garden. A laundry room has a gas fired boiler (replaced 5 years ago), pressurised water cylinder, and appliance space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. The main bedroom has a fitted range of wardrobes, and a patio door leads out to the rear garden.
The front garden is nicely enclosed, and there is a long driveway extending to the side of the property via 5-bar gate leads to a recently built timber garage/workshop with up-and-over door, lighting and power points, and windows overlooking the rear garden. The rear garden is a feature of the property extending to the banks of the River Stour where there is a landing stage, fishing and boating rights. The rear garden has a large expanse of lawn interspersed with a selection of shrubs and trees, and an outdoor seating area.
Directions: From Wimborne, proceed west along the A31 to the Roundhouse roundabout at Sturminster Marshall, taking the third exit onto the A350 towards Blandford. Proceed through Sturminster Marshall and on to Spetisbury. Just past the Village Hall on the right hand side, turn right into Priory Gardens.
Council Tax: Band F
EPC Rating: Band D
