Guide price
£485,000
4 bed detached house for saleSpencer Gardens, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum DT11
4 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
EPC Rating: D
- Freehold
Symonds & Sampson - Blandford Forum
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About this property
Private cul de sac
Quiet setting
Close to village amenities & the North Dorset Trailway
Well maintained throughout
Four good sized bedrooms
Bathroom & ensuite
Utility room
A well maintained and good sized family home, situated in a private cul de sac location, close to village amenities including the North Dorset Trailway.
Accommodation
This well maintained and good sized detached family home is nestled in a tucked away and private cul de sac within easy reach of village amenities and wonderful countryside. The light and bright hallway provides access to all the principal rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room is situated to the front of the property, comprising of a range of wooden shaker style wall and base units set with a counter top and includes a range of integrated appliances. The formal dual aspect dining room could be knocked through into the kitchen to create one larger kitchen dining room. The sitting room is a nice size room with a fireplace as a focal point and patio doors leading to the rear garden. The utility room offers space for white goods including an American style fridge freezer and provides access to the rear garden. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom comprising of a w.c. And basin.
The main bedroom is a good size room benefitting from a dual aspect with views to the front elevation overlooking the village and glimpses of the surrounding countryside. The room includes a comprehensive range of built in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom is arranged with a double bed, the third bedroom is currently arranged as an office but would make a nice bedroom . The fourth bedroom is currently arranged as an additional sitting room but would accommodate a double bed and includes a range of built in wardrobes. The family bathroom comprises of a bath with overhead shower, basin and w.c.
Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the detached double garage, which benefits from light and power. The front garden is laid to lawn and partially bound by a beech hedge. The rear garden boasts a patio adjoining the dwelling and a further patio to the bottom boundary which is ideal for outside dining. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with an established tree providing shade in the summer time.
Situation
Shillingstone benefits from a real village community. The Church Centre also operates as a part-time, café, and computer workshop. The village also has a garage serving petrol and small shop, a Co-Op mini mart, village hall, primary school and children's play areas. There are a number of bridleways and footpaths over the surrounding glorious countryside, with some of the best walking and riding right on the doorstep including the North Dorset Trailway. The area is renowned for some excellent schools including Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Bryanston, Sandroyd, Hanford and the Sherborne Schools, together with very good state schools at Blandford and Sturminster Newton. The larger centres of Poole, Dorchester and Salisbury are all about 20 miles away. Trains to London Waterloo from Salisbury takes about 1 hours 30 mins.
Directions
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Services
All mains services
Material Information
Dorset Council Tax Band - E
Tel: EPC- D
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