4 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Blandford Forum
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Winters House is a detached village home, peacefully tucked away in the centre of Iwerne Minster, just a few steps from the Village Stores and Post Office and an easy stroll to The Talbot public inn. It offers generous proportions for such a central village setting, with four excellent double bedrooms, plenty of parking and a pretty garden that wraps around the house.
Constructed of red brick under a pitched clay tiled roof, the house has an established feel and sits comfortably within its surroundings. The accommodation is well arranged, with light rooms, good ceiling heights and a layout that works naturally for family life. The overall feel is bright, warm and welcoming, very much a house that has been well loved and enjoyed over the years.
Entering into a very useful PORCH/BOOT ROOM followed by a HALLWAY, the ground floor has a natural flow between the main living spaces. The SITTING ROOM is light and spacious with a wood burner creating a cosy focal point and direct access to the garden from double glazed double doors, allowing the house to connect nicely with the outside. The sitting room has been partially opened to the DINING ROOM, creating a sociable space that works well for both everyday life and entertaining.
The KITCHEN is a delightful room, and you can picture the family here enjoying their time together. With an abundance of wooden units, a pantry and two storage cupboards and plenty of space for a dining table. A door leads to an older extension that houses a STORE ROOM, STORAGE CUPBOARD and a separate UTILITY ROOM with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A door leads out to the garden and into the integral garage. To the front of the house is an additional room currently used as a HOME OFFICE but could equally be a snug or craft room. There is also a downstairs SHOWER ROOM/WC.
With the correct permissions there is the possibility of extending the kitchen and there is historic, now lapsed planning permission for a roof extension.
On the first floor the relaxed and bright feel of this house continues, calmy decorated with a soft and complimentary pastel palette. The are four generous double bedrooms, all well-proportioned and each one has at least double aspect windows with views over the surrounding village and countryside. The PRINCIPLE BEDROOM overlooks the garden and the village and hills beyond. It is very generous with a row of built-in wardrobes and space to add an ensuite shower room. BEDROOM TWO is at the front of the house and has a feature porthole window with pretty views, a storage area and sink. BEDROOM THREE is a great size double bedroom, with an office nook and a large window allowing light to flood in. BEDROOM FOUR, another good size double room, with a built-in wardrobe and double aspect windows. The modern, pretty FAMILY BATHROOM has been attractively designed and consists of a bath, separate walk-in shower cubicle, double wash hand basins with built-in vanity storage unit and a W.C.
Over the past decade, the house has been maintained and improved, including an updated kitchen and upstairs bathroom, new flooring and redecoration. It is ready to move into, while still offering the potential for extension and some decorative upgrades.
Outside
The property is approached via a private gravel drive close to the village shop, bounded by mature hedging and shrubbery, and opening into the DRIVEWAY of the house with access to the front door and integrated GARAGE.
The garden is well proportioned and wraps around three sides of the house and enjoys a predominantly southerly aspect. Enclosed by mature hedging and fencing, it is full of interest, with a large lawn area, well-stocked flower beds, mixed shrubs, and several established trees. There are raised beds for vegetables, a GREENHOUSE and a timber SUMMERHOUSE, so plenty of opportunity for pottering about. There are two patio areas, one outside the kitchen and one outside the sitting room with a wooden pergola that creates a lovely spot for outdoor dining.
Location
Set within the rolling North Dorset countryside, between Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury, Iwerne Minster is a pretty and desirable village. At the centre of the village stands the historic St Mary Church, anchoring village life as it has done for centuries. Nearby, the Village Stores and Post Office provide everyday essentials and a friendly welcome, while the much-loved The Talbot public inn offers a cosy setting for supper or a relaxed evening with friends, an easy walk from home.
Families are particularly drawn to the area for its schooling with Clayesmore School, a well regarded independent school right in the village. A variety of secondary and primary schools are also available in the nearby towns of Shaftesbury and Blandford.
For day-to-day needs Shaftesbury or Blandford Forum offer an excellent array independent shops, cafes, local markets and supermarkets. Direct trains to London are available from Gillingham or Salisbury.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, with walking and riding routes from the doorstep, Iwerne Minster manages to feel peaceful without being isolated, a proper Dorset village with a strong sense of community, yet within easy reach of the towns that make daily life straightforward.
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Detached family home
Centre of popular village
Four double bedrooms
Two reception rooms
Kitchen / dining room
Home office
Ample parking & garage
Further potential
ROOM MEASUREMENTS Please refer to floor plan.
SERVICES Mains drainage and electricity; oil-fired central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset Council. Tax band F.
BROADBAND Standard download 7 Mbps, upload 0.8 Mbps. Superfast download 80 Mbps, upload 20 Mbps. Ultrafast download 1000 Mbps, upload 1000 Mbps. Please note all available speeds quoted are 'up to'.
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TENURE Freehold.
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Important Information
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Property Ref: SHA260002
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