Burges Close, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached Bungalow
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,550 sq ft
144 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
- A well presented 3 bedroom detached bungalow
- Sizeable sitting room with multi fuel burner
- Solid roof extension providing a sun room / dining room
- Cloakroom and newly fitted bathroom with bath and separate shower
- Front and rear garden
- Summerhouse with power and separate shed
- Garage with electric up and over door, power and light
- Excellent village location with a wide range of amenities
- Easy access to many country walks
- No onward chain
Description
21 Burges Close is a detached three bedroom bungalow which has been beautifully maintained and offers a good degree of space having had a recent extension. Standing in a good sized plot and situated in a highly sought after village this charming property has a lot to offer.
The entrance hall is central to the house with the large reception room with a front facing picture window to one end and a feature Cotswold limestone mantelpiece over a multi-fuel burner. The kitchen is very well appointed with a breakfast bar, a good range of wall mounted and floor standing units and integrated appliances include a dishwasher, a double oven, a halogen hob and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine. A door from the kitchen leads to the utility area with built in storage, shelving, space for a fridge / freezer and a door leads outside. Double doors open into the extension forming the lovely and light dining room with views over the garden and bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden.
To the other side of the entrance hall is a cloakroom with a wc and a vanity unit and a newly fitted bathroom with a corner shower and separate bath. There are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom. Bedroom one has a good range of fitted storage and wardrobes. Bedroom three is currently used as a study.
Situation - Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life and is celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. It has two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. There are many clubs and societies, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. More extensive shopping, business and recreational facilities are available in Sturminster Newton 3½ miles whilst the larger towns of Shaftesbury 6 miles and Gillingham 6 miles, together with Sherborne 11 miles, are all easily accessible.
The A303 is to the north of Gillingham linking with the M3 to London. Mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Sherborne with a regular service to London Waterloo taking about 2 hours.
The area is well known for a number of independent schools including Port Regis at Motcombe, Hazlegrove at Sparkford, Sherborne Schools and Bryanston near Blandford. There are two primary schools in Marnhull and secondary schools in Sturminster Newton and Gillingham.
Directions - From Sturminster Newton proceed north on Bath Road towards Gillingham. In the village turn left just past the church into Church Hill. Continue into Burton Street, pass the shops and The Blackmore Vale Inn on the right hand side and continue around the corner. Burges Close will found on the right hand side with No 21 well within the Close on the left.
Outside - The property is approached by a driveway providing parking for two cars and leads to the integral single garage having an electric up and over door, a personnel door, power and light. The front garden is laid to lawn and a side gate leads to the rear garden. The rear garden is fully enclosed with a terrace, a lawned area and established flower and shrub borders. There is large chalet style summer house with power and a shed behind.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating and electric heating to the dining room. There is mains gas in the close.
Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel:
Council Tax Band: E
Property Information - Broadband - Standard and superfast broadband is available.
Mobile network coverage is available indoors and outdoors on all networks.
(Information from Ofcom
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Burges Close, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton- 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: E
- 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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Burges Close, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Templecombe Station4.4 miles
- Gillingham (Dorset) Station4.6 miles
About the agent
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