The Property

Accommodation

Inside

Ground Floor
The property is approached from the front via a storm porch with the front door opening into a welcoming reception hall with a bespoke stairs case with glass balustrades rising to the first floor and oak doors opening to the sitting room, kitchen/dining room, study and cloakroom, which is fitted with a WC and corner wash hand basin. There is oak flooring that continues into the cloakroom and kitchen/dining room adding warmth and a touch of luxury to the rooms.

The spacious sitting room boasts a double aspect with a window to the front and double doors opening out to the rear verandah. Adding character and a homely feet to the room is the fireplace with an open fire - wonderful on a chilly afternoon or winter's evening. Double doors open into the large open plan kitchen and dining room. This room has double doors to the verandah and a window overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of modern Shaker style units consisting of floor cupboards, open shelves, drawer units, including cutlery and deep pan drawers and eye level cupboards and cabinets plus a plate rack, with counter lighting beneath. There is a generous amount of wood effect work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a ceramic one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. The washing machine and dishwasher are integrated and there is a water softener plus space for a fridge/freezer and range style cooker. A door opens to the drive.

There is also a good sized study with outlook to the front and makes a great work from home space as well as being ideal for homework or a quiet spot for reading.

First Floor
Stairs rise to the galleried first floor landing and the bespoke staircase continues to the second floor. Oak doors lead off to the bedrooms and family bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite consisting of a bath with a mixer tap and telephone style shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. For easy maintenance and cleaning, the walls are mostly tiled and the floor is laid in an attractive slate effect vinyl tile.

There are four bright, good sized double bedrooms with the principal benefitting from wardrobes and over head storage and an en-suite shower room. This is fitted with a stylish and contemporary suite consisting of WC with concealed cistern and marble top, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and marble top plus a large walk in shower with mains shower and choice of hand held or rainfall shower head.

Second Floor
A very versatile space that can be adapted to your own personal needs. It would make a great teenager's den, play room or hobbies room and is currently used as a cinema room and has been a gym. There is a very generous amount of eaves storage.

Outside

Garage and Parking
At the front of the house there is a block paved drive with space to park at least two cars. Double timber gates to the side of the house open to a further block paved drive with enough room for at least two cars and leads up to the garage. This has an up and over door, fitted with light and power and has rafter storage plus a door to the side opening to the garden. It measures 5.41 m x 2.79 m/17'9'' x 9'2. Behind the garage, there is a useful timber shed that has light and power.

Garden
Immediately to the back of the house there is a verandah making the paved seating area an all season outdoor space to enjoy on warm or wet days. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn with raised beds, retained by sleepers, and planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. The garden is fully enclosed and enjoys a private and sunny aspect.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band E
Sustainable Wood Framed Double Glazing
Oil Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
Vendors Suited with a short chain

Directions

From Sturminster Newton

Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceed over the bridge and turn right onto the A357 heading towards Sherborne. At Lydlinch the drive leading to the property will be found on the right hand side almost opposite the turning for Platts. Postcode DT10 2HU - What3words - removers.feared.thudded