Detached bungalow for sale in Bagber, Sturminster Newton DT10

A wonderful chance to purchase a semi rural detached bungalow offering well proportioned accommodation with three double bedrooms, generous parking and sitting in grounds extending to around half of an acre that backs onto fields. The property is situated in the small hamlet of Bagber, which lies two and half miles outside of the market town of Sturminster Newton. The town offers a wide range of amenities, including independent shops and chain stores, doctor and dentist surgeries, schooling for all ages and a variety of entertainment venues.

The bungalow was built in the early 1960s and has been a much cherished and enjoyed home of our sellers for the last sixteen years. During this time it has been exceedingly well maintained and improved. The kitchen units have been replaced, a wet room created for convenience and a new septic tank was installed two years ago. Furthermore, this eco-friendly home is equipped with solar panels and an air-sourced heat pump, ensuring energy efficiency and reduced utility costs.

Inside there is a spacious reception room with plenty of space for a hosting a family gathering or for entertaining friends and the wood burner adds a touch of warmth on a chilly day. For informal dining there is enough room for a dining table and chairs in the kitchen. There is a choice of the bathroom or wet room. The bungalow provides generous and comfortable living spaces for you and your family and can be tailored to your own needs.

Outside, the drive delivers ample parking and storage for a boat, caravan or motor home and the large four car garage/workshop is great for vehicle enthusiasts. The large garden has enough space for children and pets to roam freely plus a chance to grow your own vegetables and fruit.

This is a great home for those seeking both generous inside and outside space, in a semi rural area and must be seen to fully appreciate all that it has to offer.

The Property

Accommodation

Inside

The bungalow is accessed from the front via a glazed door with matching full height window to one side that opens into a bright and spacious welcoming entrance hall. There is access to the loft space and airing cupboard that houses the hot water cylinder. There are white panelled doors to the wet room, bathroom, bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room and the sitting/dining room.

The large combined sitting and dining room benefits from a double aspect with windows to the side and overlooking the rear garden plus sliding patio doors opening to a covered seating area to the back of the bungalow. There is stone fireplace with wood burner.

The kitchen/breakfast room is also generously proportioned with a view over the front garden and is fitted with a range of wood grain effect units consisting of floor cupboards with drawers and corner carousels plus eye level cupboards and cabinets as well as a pull out larder cupboard. There is a generous amount of work surfaces with tied splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge, built in eye level double electric oven and gas (bottled) hob. A door opens to the side lobby.

The lobby has a door to the side of the property and this would be the entrance you would use if you lived here. There is plenty of room for boots, shoes and coats and it also has the air sourced heat pump boiler. Also accessed from the lobby is the utility room, which is fitted with floor and eye level cupboards plus a sink and has space and plumbing for a washing machine and other appliances.

All three bedrooms are double sized - bedroom two overlooks the front garden and has built in wardrobes, the other two bedrooms have a view over the rear garden with the main bedroom benefitting room built in wardrobes. There is a bathroom and separate wet room.

Outside

Garage and Parking
The property is accessed from the road via metal gates that open to a well proportioned drive with space for multiple vehicles as well as storage for a caravan, boat or motor home. There is a large 4 car garage/workshop with roll up doors and fitted with light and power plus a stable door the opens to the rear garden. The garage measures approximately 10 m x 6 m/32'9" x 19'8".

Gardens
The main garden lies to the rear of the bungalow and backs onto fields. It is mostly laid to lawn with two ponds, two greenhouses with power and a shed. There are a variety of trees - including fruit trees, shrubs and flowers and raised planters for vegetables. At the back of the property there is a paved undercover seating area. The garden boasts excellent privacy, sunny aspect and is about half of an acre in total.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band E
uPVC Double Glazing
Air Sourced Heat Pump for Heating
Septic Tank for the property - not shared and new two years ago
Freehold
Wholly Owned Solar Panels - generating an income and reducing bills

Directions

From Sturminster Newton

Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceed over the bridge and turn right onto the A357 heading towards Sherborne. The property will be found on the left hand side, before the tractor place and just before the right turn to Bagber Common. Postcode DT10 2HS.