Bottom Road, Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

A unique opportunity to purchase a 3 Bedroom semi-detached cottage with grounds of approximately 0.486 of an acre pleasantly situated at the very end of a no-through lane.

Features Include:-

* Total Grounds of Approximate 0.486 of an Acre
Including Approx 1/3 of an Acre Paddock with
Loose Boxes, Hay Store, Garage, Trailer store&
Carport
* Extensive Parking
* Superb No-Through Lane Location adjacent to
Open Countryside with Direct Access into same
* Three Reception Rooms
* Three Double Bedrooms
* Two Bathrooms
* Oil Central Heating
* UPVC Double Glazing
* Central Heating

Accommodation see floorplan

3 Bottom Road is a character cottage having been extended in more recent years to provide more spacious living accommodation over 2 floors. The undoubted features of this property are the stunning no-through lane location, ground in total extending to approx 0.486 of an acre to include the paddock and courtyard with 2 loose boxes, open bay hay store, garage, double carport and extensive parking.

Replacement double glazed door gives access to the Entrance Lobby with stairs extending to first floor.

The generous Sitting Room was formally 2 Reception Rooms now offering an excellent open-plan living space with built-in cupboards adjacent to the chimney breast and the Villager wood burner stove sits on a raised hearth. There is display shelving, a window to front aspect overlooking the paddock and glazed panelled door extends into the Utility Room

The Kitchen/Dining Room offers a great social space with double aspect windows and replacement double glazed door to front. There is a range of cream fronted base units offering cupboard and drawer storage complimented by wood work tops. The stainless steel single drainer sink sits beneath the large picture window overlooking the courtyard and paddock. Built-in appliances include the electric oven, 4 ring hob with cooker hood above, integral dishwasher and fridge with matching door.

A door way leads through to the Snug with a window overlooking the rear garden and has laminate flooring throughout. A door extends into the generous Cloakroom comprising the low level WC and wash hand basin (this room offers ample space to convert into a shower room should it be required).

The Boot Room also enjoys a view over the rear garden with half glazed door leading to the rear porch and in turn the rear garden.

The Utility Room being well proportioned also enjoys rear aspect views and has a stainless steel sink as well as a range of base units and space for washing machine and upright freezer. There is tiled flooring throughout and a square arch leads through to the:-

Office with rear aspect window and floor mounted oil fired boiler.

On the first floor are the 3 Double Bedrooms with Bedrooms 1 & 2 enjoying views over the courtyard, paddock & farmland beyond and Bedroom 3 overlooks the rear garden and countryside.

Opposite the Principal Bedroom is Bathroom One comprising a 3 piece suite with tiled splashbacks and a rear aspect facing window. There is tiled underfloor heating (this room could easily be converted to provide an En-Suite to the Principal Bedroom).

Bathroom Two comprises a white coloured 4 piece suite including shower enclosure. There are tiled splashbacks and rear a facing window.

The property is approached via a no-through lane which leads to No 3 Bottom Road occupying a very tranquil setting being the last cottage on the left surrounded by countryside.

Opposite the property is the APPROXIMATE 1/3 ACRE PADDOCK accessed via double galvanised gates incorporating the courtyard offering AMPLE PARKING, 2 Loose Boxes with Hay Store, Additional Carport with extra height for trailer, Timber Garage with double opening doors and Double Bay Carport adjacent. In addition there is also a Timber Shed and metal lockable Store.

The Cottage is fronted by a colour washed wall with raised borders adjacent. Wrought iron gate extends to the front garden and steps lead to a raised paved patio/seating areas which in turn leads to the remainder of garden being lawned and bounded by established hedging but offering views over the surrounding countryside. There are a variety of fruit trees and the oil storage tank is adjacent to the Outbuilding with pitch slate roof.
Mains drainage services.

LOCATION
Stourpaine is a village with shop/post office, garage, church and a bus service to the towns of Blandford, 2½ miles and Shaftesbury, 8 miles. The surrounding countryside is ideal for riding and walking with many local beauty spots, including the ancient hill fort of Hod Hill with the largest internal area of any hill fort in Dorset.