The Property

Accommodation

Inside

Ground Floor
The property is approached from the drive into a useful porch with a timber door that opens into a bright and inviting entrance hall with a large storage cupboard and the airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder. Stairs rise to the first floor and white panelled doors lead off to the bathroom and two bedrooms. A paned glass door opens to the kitchen and double paned glass doors open into the sitting room. This is a generously sized room with double doors opening to the rear garden and with a view over the adjoining pastureland. There is also an open fireplace with a stone surround and fitted display dresser.

The kitchen benefits from a double outlook with windows overlooking the drive to the front and to the side with a distant view over the vale. It is fitted with a range of units consisting of floor cupboards - one with pull out drawers, separate drawer unit and eye level cupboards and cabinets. There is a generous amount of wood block effect worksurfaces with a tiled splash back and a one and a half bowl ceramic sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. There is an eye level double electric oven, five burner gas hob with splash back and extractor hood above plus an integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. In addition, there are three built in storage cupboards, one of which is fitted with shelves. A door opens to the side hall and an arch into the dining room.

The dining room benefits from a double aspect with window overlooking the drive and one overlooking the pastureland to the side. From the side hall there is access to the gardeners WC, the boot room - ideal for dog owners or muddy children, and there is an opening to the utility room, which leads to the conservatory. The large conservatory is constructed of a low wall with uPVC windows to the rear and sides plus double doors that open to the side patio. It enjoys a view over the garden and adjoining field.

Also on the ground floor is the main bathroom and two double bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes and storage cupboards and both enjoying a degree of countryside views in the distance.

First Floor
On the first floor there is a good sized single bedroom with storage cupboards, which is currently used as an office. There is also the principal bedroom suite, which benefits from fitted wardrobes and a lovely view over fields. It also has the advantage of an en-suite shower room and door to the walk in attic store, which houses the transduce for the solar panels.

Outside

Parking and Garage
The property is accessed via five bar timber gates that open to a large drive with ample space to park multiple vehicles or for storage of a caravan, boat or motorhome. There is a large garage ( 6.02 m x 3.99 m/19'9'' x 13'1'') with up and over door, fitted with light and power plus a carport attached to one side. To the other side there is plenty of space for bins etc.

Garden
A picket gate from the drive opens to the side garden, which takes in a delightful view over the vale and is mostly laid to lawn. A paved path leads to the back of the property where there is a paved seating area with a step leading down to the main body of the garden. Again, this is mostly laid to lawn. The garden is interspersed with trees and beds planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers. There is a useful garden shed and to the side of the house there is a sauna. The garden enjoys a sunny and private aspect with pastureland to one side and the rear.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band E
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
Wholly Owned Solar Panels providing electricity and reducing costs

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 the town go through the single lane and turn left into Barrow Hill. The property will be found on the left hand side, just after the turning left to Bakers Field and before the turning right into Pond Walk. Postcode DT10 2QX