3 bed bungalow for sale

Dinhay, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10

A spacious detached bungalow occupying a corner plot and overlooking a field at the rear of this desirable cul-de-sac.

The Property

7 Dinhay is a well maintained spacious three bedroom bungalow built of stone elevations under a pitched tiled roof and is set in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular village of Marnhull yet is within easy level walking distance of local amenities and network of footpaths that surround the village.

There is a large central hall with coat cupboard and airing cupboard. Double doors open into the sitting room, a generous and light room with a gas fire and French doors opening to the garden. The garden room is a lovely room with space for a dining table and chairs and also has French doors to the garden. The large kitchen / breakfast room has a range of wall mounted and floor standing units, granite work surfaces, space for a dining table and American fridge, a Rangemaster oven with a gas hob, integrated dishwasher and enjoys views over the neighbouring field. The useful utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer and a further door leads into the double garage, which has an electric roller door and houses the gas fired boiler.

There are three double bedrooms all having built in wardrobes. Bedroom one has French doors which lead out towards the rear garden, an ensuite wet room with a wc, a wash hand basin and built in cabinets. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath, a wc, a wash hand basin and built in cabinets.

Outside

The property is approached from the road on to a brick paved drive with parking for a number of cars in front of the double garage with an electric roller door, power, light and a personnel door. There are two side gates leading to the back garden which has a well maintained lawn, a variety of trees, shrubs and a shed.

Situation

Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life and is celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. It has two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. There are many clubs and societies, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. More extensive shopping, business and recreational facilities are available in Sturminster Newton 31⁄2 miles whilst the larger towns of Shaftesbury 6 miles and Gillingham 6 miles, together with Sherborne 11 miles, are all easily accessible.

The A303 is to the north of Gillingham linking with the M3 to London. Mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Sherborne with a regular service to London Waterloo taking about 2 hours.

The area is well known for a number of independent schools including Port Regis at Motcombe, Hazlegrove at Sparkford, Sherborne Schools and Bryanston near Blandford. There are two primary schools in Marnhull and secondary schools in Sturminster Newton and Gillingham.

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Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.

Material Information

Standard, superfast & ultrafast broadband is available.
There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
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Council Tax Band: F
Restrictive Covenants: See below
Agents Notes: The previous vendor advised that the development restricts parking of caravans and motor home. Please enquire for further details.
Planning: P/hou/2025/04944 No 6 Erect single storey rear extension & extend raised patio. Granted October 2025.