Longford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
4,704 sq ft
437 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- SUBSTANTIAL (4704 square feet) DETACHED NATURAL STONE PERIOD FARMHOUSE WITH PLOT AND LAND OF JUST UNDER 4 ACRES.
- SWEEPING PRIVATE DRIVEWAY APPROACH PROVIDING OFF ROAD PARKING FOR TEN CARS OR MORE.
- LARGE DETACHED BARN WITH TWO GARAGES AND TWO WORKSHOPS that have significant development potential (subject to the usual planning permissions).
- LEVEL PADDOCK EXTENDING TO 3.20 ACRES APPROXIMATELY.
- FABULOUS SOUTHERLY RURAL VIEWS AT THE REAR OF THE ICONIC THORNFORD HILLS.
- ECLECTIC BLEND OF CONTEMPORARY OPEN PLAN LIVING AND PERIOD FARMHOUSE CHARACTER.
- ENVIABLY FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF GRADE II LISTING. WITH 14 SOLAR PANELS!
- IDYLLIC VILLAGE CENTRE POSITION WITH SHORT WALK TO THE SHOP, PUB AND SCHOOL.
- RURAL DOG WALKS ON ADJACENT FOOTPATH FROM THE FRONT DOOR.
- CHARACTER FEATURES INCLUDE TWO INGLENOOK FIREPLACES WITH BREAD OVEN, WINDOW SEATS, EXPOSED HEAVY BEAMS AND MUCH MORE.
Description
Pathway leads to storm porch with outside light. Glazed and panel front door leads to dining hall.
Dining Hall – 18’8 Maximum x 25’2 Maximum
A huge reception area with space for large dining table, dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear, a wealth of character features including large period Inglenook fireplace with bread oven, cast iron log burning stove, exposed beams and stone elevations, oak floor, painted panelling, radiator, door leads to shelved cupboard housing Worcester Bosch boiler. Main staircase rises to the first floor. Doors lead off the dining hall to the main ground floor rooms.
Sitting Room – 20’ Maximum x 18’ Maximum.
A beautifully proportioned main reception room enjoying another feature Inglenook fireplace, cast iron log burning stove, flagstone hearth, uPVC double glazed window to the front with window seat, flagstone floor, radiator, doors from the sitting room and side hall lead to open-plan farmhouse kitchen family room.
Farmhouse kitchen family room – 33’3 Maximum x 19’ Maximum.
A simply superb open-plan living space enjoying a good flow of natural light with uPVC double glazed bi-folding doors opening on to the rear enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and extensive countryside views. Further uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear. Exposed beams and oak floor. An extensive range of period-style, bespoke handmade and hand painted kitchen units comprising granite work surface, a range of drawers and cupboards under, inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, integrated dishwasher, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards and glazed display cabinets, under unit lighting, recess provides space for fridge / freezer, Everhot electric range with four ovens and four hobs, tiled splashback, four radiators, oak flooring, ceramic floor tiles, pine latch door leads to shelved larder cupboard, doors lead off the kitchen family room to further rooms.
Office / occasional ground floor double bedroom six – 16’4 Maximum x 13’2 Maximum.
Enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side, period style fire surrounds, oak floor, two radiators.
Utility room – 15’10 Maximum x 6’8 Maximum.
uPVC double glazed window to the rear, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled floor, laminated work surface with cupboards under, wall mounted cupboards, space for upright fridge freezer, latch door leads to cloakroom / WC.
Cloakroom / WC – 5’7 Maximum x 4’1 Maximum.
Low level WC, wash basin, uPVC double glazed window to the side.
Entrance from the utility room leads to the side lobby.
Side lobby – 7’7 Maximum x 5’6 Maximum. uPVC double glazed door to the side, hardwood flooring, pine door leads to Boot room.
Boot room – 4’1 Maximum x 4’8 Maximum. uPVC double glazed window to the side, wall mounted shelving.
This property benefits from two staircases. The main staircase rises from the dining hall to the first floor landing.
First floor landing – 27’6 Maximum x 8’5 Maximum. Radiator, fitted book shelves, painted panelling, two ceiling light tunnels, ceiling hatch to loft storage space, doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
Master bedroom – 18’5 Maximum x 18’6 Maximum.
An excellent double enjoying fantastic ceiling heights, two radiators, two fitted wardrobes, drawer units and dressing table, uPVC double glazed double doors lead to Juliet balcony boasting amazing countryside views and a sunny southerly aspect. Two radiators, pine latch door leads to en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room – 7’7 Maximum x 7’2 Maximum.
A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, extractor fan, double glazed Velux window to the side, radiator, shaver point.
Bedroom two – 23’4 Maximum x 15’10 Maximum.
A second huge double bedroom enjoying a light triple aspect with uPVC double gla
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Longford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Thornford Station0.6 miles
- Yetminster Station1.3 miles
- Yeovil Junction Station2.2 miles
About the agent
Rolfe East opened for business on the 10th October 1983, at 51 The Mall, Ealing, W5. Since then we have expanded into 17 offices, across West & Southwest London onto the far coast of Essex.
Our range of services has expanded from straightforward property sales, into lettings, management, financial services, mortgage broking, sites, new homes, property investment and development. We even have an International department if you are looking for a home or investment abroad, with a bit of su
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