The Property

Accommodation

Inside

Shallow steps rise from the drive to the part glazed uPVC front door, which opens into a bright and spacious reception hall with access to the part boarded loft space with drop down ladder and fitted with a light. There is also the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder plus a further storage cupboard. The wood flooring adds a touch warmth and welcoming atmosphere to the reception hall. From the hall there are white panelled doors to the bedroom and shower room, paned glass doors to the sitting room and kitchen plus double paned glass doors to the dining room.

The sitting room has a triple aspect with windows to the sides and front taking in some fabulous views over rolling countryside and adding character to the room, there is a fireplace with a Portuguese stone surround and wood burner by 'Stove'. From the dining room there are double doors opening out to the rear garden and an arch that opens to the kitchen. For practicality and appearance the floor is laid to tiles.

The kitchen has a view over the rear garden and benefits from a sun tunnel that provides excellent all day lighting. It is fitted with a modern range of kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards with drawers plus one housing the water softener (new in April 2023), separate drawer unit with cutlery and deep pan drawers and eye level cupboards with counter lighting under. There is a generous amount of Granite work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with swan neck mixer tap. The built in appliances include a dishwasher and fridge/freezer (new in December 2022) plus an electric oven and microwave and an induction hob with extractor hood above. The central island with a granite top has a breakfast area plus storage cupboards and drawers. The floor is tiled to match the dining room.

There is also a useful utility room with door to the rear garden plus access to the garage and a WC. The shower room has been thoughtfully renovated and is fitted with a stylish contemporary suite consisting of large walk in shower cubicle with mains shower and choice of rainfall or monsoon shower head, low level WC with dual flush facility and a wall hung vanity wash hand basin with mono tap and slimline mirror fronted bathroom cabinet above. There is also a useful wall hung cupboard plus two chrome towel rails - one on a dual circuit with the hot water. The wall and floor tiles compliment each other.

All three bedrooms are double sized and all benefit from fitted wardrobes - bedrooms one and three overlook the front garden to the countryside opposite whilst bedroom two overlooks the rear garden.

Outside

Parking and Garage
The property is approached from the lane via double five bar gates that open to a block paved drive with space to park a number of cars plus storage for a caravan, boat or motor home. The good sized single garage has an up and over door, fitted light and power and houses the wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler (replaced in June 2021 /pump in August 2023). The garage measures 5.11 m x 2.92 m/16'9'' x 9'7''.

Gardens
To the front of the bungalow there is a lawn with curved edges and borders planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers and an ornamental pond. A gate to one side of the bungalow opens to the rear garden. This has a paved area running along the back and a shallow step up to a further paved sun terrace - ideal for alfresco dining - and a small step up to the lawn. There is a summerhouse plus borders planted with shrubs and flowers and the boundaries are enclosed by mature hedging. There is a long shed to the side of the property running from front to back, which has light and power. The rear garden sides on to open fields and has a sunny and private aspect.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band E
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating ( New boiler June 2021 and some new radiators)
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Directions

From the Sturminster Newton Office

Leave Sturminster Newton via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceed over the bridge and turn left heading towards Blandford. At the Bull Inn take a right turn signposted Broad Oak. Continue along this road past the phone box and a further 250 yards on your left turn into New Road. The property will be found approximately 250 yards along on the left hand side. Postcode DT10 2HF