Lockwood Farm, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset

Agent Code: 5500

Lockwood Farm is a wonderful former Victorian farmhouse which has been extended and modernised in recent years. The property sits in a generous plot and is accessed via a private track serving just a handful of properties.

The Property: A traditional storm porch with an attractive external door leads you nicely into the welcoming hallway with staircase rising to the first floor. The hallway leads to all principal rooms including the formal living room on one side and the snug/lounge on the other. Both these receptions have dual aspect windows overlooking the garden and side space. Other benefits include the attractive fireplaces with stylish stone hearth and mantles - the living room includes the inset wood burning stove.

The wonderful kitchen and dining space is located to the rear of the property. An external 'rear' door offers immediate access to the large 'coat and boot' porch and is predominantly used as the main entrance to the property.

The kitchen itself has a full range of wall mounted and floor standing units, range cooker, integrated appliances, Quartz worktops and underfloor heating. The current owners have also added a stylish and functional island providing further work surfaces and storage beneath. The space opens really well into the dining area - plenty of room for entertaining with a decent sized table and chairs. From here, steps lead down to the the third reception, currently utilised as the TV/family room. The separate utility room completes the ground floor accommodation with floor to ceiling units, more work surfaces and a cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler. A step leads down to the bright and airy cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin.

The first floor accommodation comprises three double bedrooms and the large family bathroom. Both the bigger of the three bedrooms have dual aspect, looking over the garden space beyond. The third sized bedroom benefits from a stylishly fitted ensuite shower room and built in wardrobe. The family bathroom offers yet more space with a free standing roll top bath and separate shower cubicle - the bathrooms have been finished to a high specification and offer a great feel of luxury.

Outside: The property is accessed via a private track leading from the Shaftesbury Road. Lockwood Farm is located at the end of this track with double gates leading nicely to the rear tarmac and gravelled driveway.

A charming 'rear entrance porch' offers great space for outside coats and walking boots with direct access into the kitchen. The driveway wraps around the rear of the property where there is plenty of space for several vehicles including a motorhome or caravan. From here, steps lead the way onto the lawned area of the garden which has been nicely maintained and offers plenty of privacy with secure fencing and high hedgerow borders. The current owners have installed the large terrace area with attractive sleeper retaining walls and a modern and open patio. A wonderful area to dine, entertain and enjoy the garden beyond.

Services: The property is connected to mains water, gas and electricity. The drainage is via a water treatment plant (located just outside the driveway gates) and heating is provided by the gas central heating boiler (utility room) and electric under floor heating (kitchen, dining and utility).

Council Tax - Band F. EPC - Rating D.