Detached house for sale in White Pit, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum DT11

*sold before coming to market* This is a rare chance to purchase a modern detached family home with four double sized bedrooms, internal accommodation amounting to 2183 sq. Ft (203 sq. M) and sitting in grounds of just under two acres. The property is presented to the market with the advantage of no onward chain, boasting some fabulous rural views and enjoying a peaceful lane side position on the edge of the desirable and sought after village of Shillingstone. The village has a range of facilities, which include a public house, petrol station with shop plus a Co-Op convenience store. There is also the Trailway with the old railway station and café plus a large seven acre recreation ground and a primary school. The village lies 4 miles from the market town of Sturminster Newton and 6 miles from Blandford Forum in the opposite direction, both of which offer a comprehensive range of amenities including secondary and further educational establishments.

Built in 2005 by a well respected local builder, this individually designed property boasts a traditional layout with a contemporary feel and offers well-proportioned rooms, perfect for comfortable living. There are three reception rooms providing ample space for entertaining guests or relaxing with family, as well as allowing room for personal sanctuaries. There is the choice of formal dining or meals in the kitchen, which has enough room for a large table and chairs and 4 generous sized double bedrooms.

Outside, there is plenty of parking and a double garage with power and the garden has been landscape for easy upkeep. With the land to the rear of the house, you can rest easy that your livestock will remain safe and secure and your children and pets may roam freely.

Whether you are looking for a taste of the good life, place for a pony or just wanting your own space around you, this could be the home of your dreams.

The Property

The Accommodation

Inside

A panelled timber door with window to either side opens into a bright and welcoming reception hall, which is open to the first floor. Stairs rise to the first floor with a recess under - ideal study spot and white panelled doors lead off to the main ground floor accommodation. The sitting room enjoys a triple aspect with windows to the side, bay window to the front and double doors opening out to the paved seating area at the back of the house. There is also a feature fireplace with timber surround, Victorian style inset and gas fire. Double paned glass doors from the sitting room open into the formal dining room, which in turn has double doors to the conservatory and paned glass double doors to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The spacious kitchen/breakfast room has an outlook to the rear with view over the garden to the paddocks. It is fitted with a range of wood effect units consisting of floor cupboards with drawers and corner carousels, separate drawer unit with deep pan and cutlery drawers, pull out larder cupboards plus eye level cupboards and cabinets with counter lighting underneath. The boiler is concealed in one of the cupboards. There is a good amount of work surfaces with tiled splash back and one and half bowl sink and drainer with a mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher and housing for a fridge/freezer plus the range style dual fuel cooker. Doors open to the double garage and to the utility room, which has a door to the side. The utility has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a stainless steel and the water softener. Also on the ground floor is a useful cloakroom.

First Floor
Stairs rise to a bright and roomy landing with gable window to the front taking in a delightful view of the countryside and Hambledon Hill. There is the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, access to the loft space and white panelled doors to the bathroom and bedrooms. The bathroom enjoys a view to the rear over the paddocks to woodland, it is fitted with a modern suite consisting of low level WC with dual flush facility, corner shower cubicle with mains shower, bath and pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and shaver light/point above. All four bedrooms are double sized - the rear bedrooms overlook the paddocks and woodland to the rear and the front bedrooms enjoy an outlook over countryside and Hambledon Hill. The principal bedroom also has an dressing area and en-suite shower room.

Outside

Parking and Double Garage
The property is approached from the lane onto a gravelled drive to the side of the house with space to park two to three cars and has access to the double garage. This has remote controlled up and over doors, fitted with light and power.

Gardens
The garden go all way around the house with the majority to the rear. Mostly laid to lawn with a paved seating area to the back of the house and beds planted with trees and shrubs. There are water taps to the front and rear.

The Land
There is a large timber garage/store by the entrance to the land. The land is currently divided into two paddocks - side by side with a metal gate from the track that opens into the first paddock and then leads to the second paddock which has a field shelter. The land is perfect for grazing, potential for a small holding or just space for children and pets to roam freely.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band F
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain
Total Plot Size 1.98 Acres

Directions

From Sturminster Newton

Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceed over the bridge and turn left heading towards Blandford. After about 5 miles you will arrive in the village of Shillingstone. Continue through the village passing The Old Ox Inn and take a right turn into Gunn Lane. This leads into Pepper Hill and White Pit. The property is on the right hand side of the grassy triangle. Postcode DT11 0SZ