About the property

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE VILLAGE WITH STUNNING OUTLOOK FROM BOTH ASPECTS - VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION, GARDEN & GARAGE.

Shapwick is ideally situated in the stunning Dorset countryside, approximately 6.5 miles South East of Blandford Forum and 5 miles North West of Wimborne Minster. The village benefits from the popular Anchor pub.

The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum offers a good range of local amenities.

The charming Minster town of Wimborne offers an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars together with a variety of independent retail outlets. The Tivoli theatre offers theatre, concert and cinema entertainment and a Waitrose store is nearby.

Poole, Bournemouth and Salisbury train stations offer a regular main line train service to London (Waterloo).

There are a number of well-regarded private and state schools in the area including Queen Elizabeth's and Dumpton School, Canford, Bryanston and Clayesmore. Public leisure facilities are available at Queen Elizabeth's Leisure Centre. There are lovely countryside walks locally with Badbury Rings and Kingston Lacy on the doorstep and a short drive away is the World Heritage Jurassic Coast with many coastal paths. Sailing and other water sports can be enjoyed in Poole Harbour.

This charming home has enviable views from front and rear aspects. The accommodation offers versatile living space over three floors. Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate the location and space.

The front door opens into the entrance porch with a tiled floor and leads into the hall which offers space for coats and shoe storage with stairs to the first floor.

The kitchen has a range of base and eye level units with 1½ bowl sink and drainer, 4 ring electric hob and oven with cooker hood above. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Tiled walls and floor. The window is rear aspect overlooking the garden.

The kitchen leads into the dining room which has French doors to the conservatory and an arch leads to the front aspect sitting room with wood burning stove. The conservatory is a lovely feature taking full advantage of the view of the garden, a perfect spot to watch the birds.

The garage/workshop, utility room and cloakroom can be accessed from the kitchen, this large space benefits from a door giving access to the garden from the corner utility area.

The first floor has a spacious landing with an airing cupboard, stairs to the second floor and doors lead to four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom 1 is rear aspect with a range of fitted wardrobes, bedroom 2 is currently being used as a study and is fitted with a range of shelving and a large desk, bedroom 3 has a built in cupboard with front aspect as is bedroom 4. The family bathroom has a white suite comprising of panel enclosed 'P' shaped bath with shower over and screen, basin set into the vanity unit with cupboards and WC, fully tiled walls.

The second floor is currently configured with two bedrooms, benefitting from eaves storage and offering stunning views from front and rear aspects.

Externally the plot offers a front garden laid to lawn with driveway and a path giving access to the side and rear of the property. The rear garden is a particular feature offering two defined garden areas the first laid to lawn with mature borders and a patio for alfresco dining. The second part of the garden has a good size lawn and two garden sheds. The backdrop and views across the fields is delightful.

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