Situated within the pretty hamlet of Manston, this impressive, recently renovated and extended four-bedroom family home offers outstanding countryside views from the rear aspect. To the front of the property, the gated tarmac driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles. There is a useful, covered area to the front of the utility room and secure gated side access to the garden. Internally, the property has been substantially refurbished by the current owners to create stylish and versatile accommodation.

Entering into the spacious hallway, doors provide access to both the sitting room, and the living /dining room. This spacious and light-filled living area is the heart of the home and features French doors onto the garden and a charming log burner, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The separate sitting room to the front aspect has previously been enjoyed as a cinema room and is a great additional reception room for large families.

The property benefits from a utility room, with a useful external side door and a downstairs cloakroom. The modern kitchen has a skylight within the partly vaulted ceiling and there is a wide selection of storage cabinets and drawers with plentiful worktop space. There is a built-in oven, microwave, hob with cooker hood, an integrated dishwasher, and a freestanding fridge/freezer.

Located on the first floor are three bedrooms and two of which are doubles with built-in wardrobes. The main family bathroom is a generous size, comprising of a contemporary white suite with an enclosed bath with shower over and part tiled walls. This level also has a separate landing area which makes a great area for a study.

One of the many features of this home is the principal bedroom, a spacious converted loft space which takes full advantage of the breath-taking rural outlook from the two roof balcony windows. There is fitted wardrobe space and a modern en-suite bathroom.

The landscaped rear garden has a superb patio which extends to the full width of the house, creating the perfect area for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. There is a timber shed, and a pathway leads down the lawned garden to the cabin/garden studio which is currently being utilized as a home office. There is a separate section which provides further storage and the decked veranda makes the ideal place to sit out and take in the beautiful scenery. Manston is a small and sought after Hamlet to the northeast of Sturminster Newton. Immediate amenities include the Church of St Nicholas, the Plough Inn and a village hall. There are a variety of country walks and scenic views nearby - ideal for those seeking village living. The towns of Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Blandford all provide further amenities including local shops, supermarkets and services.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Parking: Driveway

Utilities: Mains Electricity

Mains Gas

Mains Water

Drainage: Mains Drainage

Heating: Gas Central Heating

Broadband: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband

Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband

Flood Risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

Council Tax Band: C