The Property

Accommodation

Inside

A useful porch provides ample space for coats, wellies and shoes and for a quick dry off for children and pets and opens into a large reception area with an attractive slate floor, which continues into the cloakroom and the kitchen/dining room. There are plenty of storage cupboards plus a utility cupboard and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The sitting room enjoys an excellent amount of natural light from the window to the side and the large sliding door that overlooks the garden and opens to a decked seating area. Protecting the room from hot summer heat, there is an automatic electric awning.

The open plan kitchen and dining room boast a double outlook with window to the front and double doors opening out to the decked seating area. The kitchen area is fitted with plenty of units consisting of floor cupboards, separate drawer units and eye level cupboards with counter lighting under plus extra storage cupboards in the dining area. There is a good amount of wood effect work surfaces with a matching upstand and a ceramic sink with a swan neck mixer tap plus a water softener providing filtered drinking water. The electric oven is built in with a ceramic hob and extractor hood above and there is housing for a fridge/freezer.

The family bathroom is fitted with a stylish modern suite consisting of a WC, Vanity wash hand basin and bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. All four bedrooms are double sized, all with either built in wardrobes or freestanding wardrobes and the primary bedroom also has the benefit from an en-suite shower room.

Outside

Double Garage and Drive
From the lane double timber gates open to a large drive with space to park multiple vehicles or for storing a caravan, motor home, boat or horse box. The double garage provides additional parking or storage. It has two up and over doors, personal door to the side and benefits from light and power - measures 6.81 m x 5.79 m - 22'4'' x 19'.

Gardens
From the drive steps rise to a good sized parcel of land that lends itself to many potential usages - a fabulous place for a work from home cabin, subject to planning, a vegetable allotment, perhaps chickens and ducks or even an ideal area for a shepherd's hut for Airbnb - endless possibilities.

A gate from the other side of the drive opens to the main garden. This is mostly laid to lawn with a large decked seating area running the whole length of the bungalow. There is tremendous scope for further landscaping to your own choice. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect with good privacy and is fully enclosed. In all the total plot size extends to about half an acre.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band E
uPVC Double Glazing
Oil Fired Central Heating
Private Treatment Plant Drainage
Freehold

The Location

Zeals

Zeals, a charming village in Wiltshire, is nestled in the serene countryside near the borders of Dorset and Somerset. Known for its peaceful charm and welcoming community, it’s an ideal spot for those seeking tranquillity with easy access to nearby attractions. The village offers a range of amenities, including a friendly local pub, a well-stocked shop, a village hall hosting community events, and a historic church. For families, Zeals has a primary school and a playing field, perfect for children and outdoor activities.

Just a short drive away, the iconic Stourhead estate offers stunning landscaped gardens, a Palladian mansion, and scenic walking trails. For history buffs, Old Wardour Castle provides captivating medieval ruins and breath-taking views. Nearby, Longleat Safari Park combines wildlife adventures with the grandeur of a historic estate, while the market town of Shaftesbury, with its famous Gold Hill, is perfect for a leisurely day out.

Nature lovers will relish exploring the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while nearby Wincanton offers shops, dining, and a racecourse. Zeals combines rural charm, practical amenities, and proximity to some of England’s most iconic destinations, making it a delightful place to visit or call home.

Directions

From Gillingham High Street

Follow the road down the High Street until you reach the junction. Turn right and as you approach the 'co-operative roundabout', take the first exit heading towards Mere. At the next roundabout proceed straight over. Turn left at Milton on Stour - just before Milton Lodge heading to Silton and Bourton. At the next junction turn right heading out of Bourton to Zeals. Turn left into Chapel Lane - opposite the pub and continue for bout a mile or so. The property will be found on the left hand side. Postcode BA12 6PH