About the property

EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 1.75 ACRES, SOLAR PANELS, GARAGING & OUTBUILDINGS

*NO FORWARD CHAIN*

This charming country home is set in approximately 1.75 acres with countryside views. The house was originally built in the 1930s and has been extended to offer well-proportioned rooms with 4 double bedrooms, 4 reception rooms and planning consent to convert the detached outbuilding.

Steps lead to the front of the house and portico. The formal entrance hall is a welcoming reception area with WC, cloaks cupboard, stairs to first floor and doors lead to the principal rooms. The drawing room has a feature fireplace with wood burning stove and a view over the landscaped garden. The garden room enjoys a triple aspect and is a light filled room with further views over the garden and French doors open to the patio, this space would be a wonderful art studio.

The formal dining room is spacious and ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. The Music room/study leads off the dining room.

The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with a range of base and eye level units with range cooker and hood above, integrated dishwasher and space for a large fridge/freezer. A door gives access to the double garage. There is also a separate utility room.

Upstairs there are four generous double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a shower room. The principal bedroom is triple aspect with ensuite shower room and dressing area, the room enjoys delightful views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The main bathroom has double basins, freestanding roll top bath, WC and shower cubicle.

Adjoining the house is a double garage with an independent staircase leading to two loft rooms with skylight windows.

This home has been maintained to a high standard by the current owners. It also benefits from an installation of 9.9 kW solar panels within the grounds which reduces the running costs with a valuable feed in tariff and income.

Externally the grounds extend to over 1.75 acres with formal landscaped gardens to front and benefit from being south facing. An ornamental raised fishpond is the focal point of the main lawn there is a further area of garden designed for wildlife. To the west of the plot is a productive vegetable garden which leads into the orchard with a range of fruit and nut trees. A large patio extends round the property where a Scandinavian BBQ cabin is located to extend the enjoyment of entertaining in the garden. There is also the benefit of a greenhouse and potting shed for the keen gardeners.

A carriage driveway offers plentiful parking and accesses the double garage and detached outbuilding which currently is configured as two garages and a large workshop with loft room above which could be a further garage there is also a large loft area which could be used as rooms. This space is ideal for a car or motorbike enthusiast or has the option to convert to a holiday home, details can be found on Dorset Planning website, reference: P/FUL/2021/02441

In the owners words "This beautiful Dorset valley has been our much-loved home for the last 16 years, and this sunny, spacious house and garden has been a perfect place to entertain and accommodate friends and family. We have enjoyed developing the land surrounding the property to create a productive organic veg garden, orchard and new formal garden area. And the day-to-day costs of the house are significantly subsidised by the income from the solar panels. The location is quiet and private, and we have loved being part of the friendly local community in the nearby villages"

Winterborne Clenston is located to the West of Blandford Forum. This hamlet is within easy reach of the neighbouring villages of Winterborne Stickland and Winterborne Whitechurch which have a range of facilities to include, primary school, farm shop, village hall and village pub.

Dorset's unspoilt countryside is perfect for walking, cycling and riding with a bridal way adjoining the boundary of this home. The area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB). The coast at Poole Harbour, Studland Bay and the Jurassic Coastline are within easy reach to the south. The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is a short drive and offers a wide range of amenities including leisure centre, restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarkets including an MandS Food hall, small hospital and library. As well as Riverside walks along the Stour. Further leisure opportunities include golf clubs at Blandford Forum, Dorchester and the East Dorset Country Club. There is also a fantastic range of independent and state schools in the area including Bryanston, Milton Abbey and Knighton House (prep). Canford, Clayesmore, Sherborne and Hanford (prep) are nearby.

Transport links to surrounding towns are easily accessible along with a mainline rail link from Poole to London Waterloo and Dorchester as well as Bristol temple Meads.

Additional Information

Council Tax Band: G

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