Mappowder, Sturminster Newton

An original stone house, significantly extended and completed in 2023 offering in excess of 3000 sq ft of internal accommodation in a lovely countryside location with fantastic far-reaching views.

The Dwelling - Ivy Cottage is a detached house with the original stone part dating from 1840. Planning permission was granted in June 2020 to replace the existing dwelling and while the original coach house was retained the house is classed as new and now offers extremely spacious family accommodation of over 3000 sq ft

Accommodation - The front door opens into a large spacious hall with dark Italian limestone floor and underfloor heating. There is a study / ground floor bedroom and the hall has a large cloaks cupboard and cloakroom.

Double oak doors lead to the sitting room which is a lovely large room with a dual aspect, engineered oak floor and wonderful far-reaching views. A further set of double doors opens into the kitchen/dining/living room which is fantastic entertaining and family space. The Italian limestone floor and underfloor heating continues and the kitchen has a large island with quartz top and woksurfaces, a range of pan drawers, and sockets including USB chargers. There are further wall mounted and floor standing units, space for a Range and American fridge/freezer, Quooker tap and larder unit. Off the kitchen is a utility room with space and plumbing for appliances and a laundry chute. At the other end is a wood burning stove and large sliding doors to the side open out to the terrace.

From the hall the stairs rise to the landing with a large window bringing in plenty of light. All the bedrooms are generous doubles. Bedroom one at the front of the house has a 'vaulted' ceiling with exposed beams, Juliet balcony and stunning far-reaching views. There is an ensuite shower room with oversized shower and a walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom three at the rear also has a balcony with views over the garden, large walk-in wardrobe and a sumptuous ensuite shower room. Bedroom two has wonderful views and an ensuite shower room and bedroom four has fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a large cast iron roll top bath and his/her basins.

Outside - The property is approached from the lane on to a drive where there is ample parking and turning for a number of cars, substantial shed which is fully insulated and has electricity, and a garage. The garage has electric roller doors to the front and side and is currently divided by internal stud walls with electricity and plumbing giving annexe potential subject to any necessary consents. A path to the side of the house leads to the rear and a large south-west facing terrace with pizza oven and bar-b-q. The garden is south-west facing, private and enclosed with a well maintained lawn, mature Bramley apple tree and an array of plants and shrubs providing plenty of colour.

Situation - Mappowder is a rural village on the edge of The Blackmore Vale with a 15th century church and village hall and is surrounded by some of Dorset's loveliest countryside and is ideal for walking and riding. It is 7 miles south-west from Sturminster Newton and 10 miles north-east from Dorchester.

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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Air source heat pump.

Material Information - Standard and Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is limited inside and likely outside
(Information from Ofcom
Council Tax Band: C