4 bed detached house for sale

Home 43, The Connaught, Shillingstone Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum DT11

Set within the charming village of Okeford Fitzpaine, The Connaught offers a rare opportunity to purchase a brand-new detached home designed with modern family living in mind.

This impressive four-bedroom, three-bathroom home combines space, comfort, and contemporary style. The thoughtfully designed interior includes an open-plan kitchen and breakfast area with sliding bi-folding doors opening onto the garden, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A separate utility room adds everyday practicality, while generous living areas and beautiful countryside surroundings create a true sense of space and tranquility. Each home features underfloor heating, designer motion sensor lighting, and pre-wired EV charging.

Ideally positioned on the edge of the village, residents can enjoy a peaceful rural setting within walking distance of local amenities including a post office/convenience store, church, and traditional public house. The nearby towns of Blandford and Sturminster Newton are just six miles away, with Sherborne approximately fifteen miles away.

Each home benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, fibre broadband connection, and a ten-year builders warranty. Buyers also have the option to personalise finishes and fittings to suit their own taste.

The Property

Accommodation

Inside

Ground Floor
The front door opens up into the entrance hall, a cloak cupboard to the right provides space for coats and boots. Laid with wood flooring, the entrance hall has doors that lead to all rooms on the ground floor. A door to the left, opens into the dining room at the front of the house, offering a large separate dining experience with space for a large dining table, chairs and furniture. A WC at the end of the hall, is fitted with a modern, wall-mounted toilet with dual-flush and vanity unit with integrated basin provides practical storage. The sitting room is generously proportioned, with a large front-facing window that fills the space with natural light. A log burner adds warmth and character, creating a welcoming family setting - perfect for cosy evenings at home.

The large open-plan kitchen and dining area is fitted with a range of shaker-style units with under cupboard lighting and complementary stone work surfaces. The kitchen has a one and a half stainless steel sink with a swan neck mixer tap, integrated appliances, a breakfast bar, and a separate utility room providing additional storage and workspace. The dining area offers ample space for a family table and seating area, with aluminum bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden and allowing plenty of natural light. The room benefits from wood-effect flooring and recessed ceiling lighting throughout.

First Floor
Stairs rise to the galleried landing, where doors lead off to all four double bedrooms and bathroom. Bedroom One features a walk in wardrobe with built in storage space, with hanging rails and drawers. An en-suite, with shower cubicle, wall mounted toilet and hand basin compliments this room. The bathroom is fitted with a shower cubicle, separate bath tub with mixer taps with a wood panel design, wall mounted WC with dual flush and mounted hand basin. The room is laid with a neutral tile as well as some tiling and wood paneling on the walls.

Outside

Garden
The property benefits from a spacious, well-planned garden laid with grass, offering plenty of room for outdoor living and play. It features convenient door access from the garage, a generous patio area for entertaining, and a side gate providing easy access to the driveway and side of the house.

Garage and Parking
Located to the side of the property is a single garage with a side door providing access to the garden. The driveway offers parking for up to three cars, with one in the garage and two parked in tandem on the drive.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating - B
Council Tax Band - tba
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Location And Directions

Alford Brook sits on the edge of Okeford Fitzpaine, a charming Dorset village set amid beautiful rolling countryside. The village offers a welcoming community with a traditional pub, a local church, and a combined post office and village shop for day-to-day essentials. Enjoying a peaceful rural setting, the development is also just a short drive from the bustling market towns of Blandford Forum and Sturminster Newton, providing the ideal blend of countryside tranquillity and convenient access to a wide range of amenities.

Postcode - DT11 0RB
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