Lower Road, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton

A bright and roomy semi detached family home with some countryside views in the distance, three good sized bedrooms, and presented to the market with no onward chain. The property sits in a good sized plot and is within an easy walk to the town centre. Stalbridge is reputed to be the smallest town in Dorset and caters well for everyday essentials with an award winning supermarket, family run butchers, post office and dental surgery. There is also a community library, primary school and public house. This is the first time that the property has been brought to the open market having been a very much loved and enjoyed family home to our sellers. During this time it has been well maintained and offers the potential to updated to one's own taste and design plus there is the option to create a full utility room. The property enjoys an easy to use layout with large uPVC double glazed windows that allow plenty of natural light into the well proportioned rooms and will go a long way to satisfy the needs of many potential buyers. A viewing is essential to truly appreciated both the inside and outside space that the property offers, as well as the location. An early viewing is also urged to avoid missing out on being the next owner.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - The property is approached from the path to a storm porch. Part glazed uPVC front door opens into a good sized bright entrance hall with window to the side aspect. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Radiator. Telephone point. Built in storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelves. Stairs rising to the first floor with cupboard under, fitted with shelves, glazed door to the kitchen and door to the:-

Sitting/Dining Room - Sitting Area - Window overlooking the front garden. Ceiling light. Carbon monoxide detector. Picture rail. Display/book shelves. Radiator. Power and television points. Fireplace with timber mantel, stone slip and hearth and coal effect gas fire. Television stand and shelves. Opens to the:-
Dining Area - Window with view over the rear garden. Ceiling light. Picture rail. Radiator. Power points.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Window with tiled sill overlooking the rear garden and partial rural view in the distance. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Radiator. Power and television points. Fitted with a range of floor cupboards, separate drawer unit and eye level cupboards with open ended display shelves. Breakfast bar. Good amount of work surfaces with tiled splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher - included in the sale if required. Built in double electric oven and ceramic hob. Integrated larder fridge. Glazed door to the:-

Lobby - Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Central heating programmer. Utility cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer above - appliances may be included in the sale if required. Tiled floor. Doors to the store/utility and cloakroom and glazed door to the:-

Conservatory - Of uPVC double glazed construction with low brick wall, windows overlooking the front garden and to the side plus door opening to the side. Wall lights. Power points. Tiled floor.

Cloakroom - Skylight to the rear. Extractor fan. Low level WC and vanity wash hand basin. Radiator. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor.

Store/Utility - Potential to develop into a full utility room. Ceiling light. Access to the loft space. Radiator. Power points. Wood flooring. The chest freezer may be included in the sale if required.

First Floor -

Landing - Stairs rise and return to the galleried landing with window to the side aspect. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Access to the loft space. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and fitted with a slatted shelf.

Bedroom One - Window with outlook to the front aspect. Ceiling and wall lights. Radiator. Power and telephone points. Built in cupboard with shelves. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf plus overhead storage.

Bedroom Two - Window with view over the rear garden and partial countryside view in the distance. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Three - Window with outlook to the front of the property. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points. Fitted wardrobe with hanging rail, shelves and overhead storage.

Shower Room - Obscured glazed window to the rear elevation. Ceiling light. Wall mounted electric heater. Heated towel rail Bathroom cabinet. Fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and light above and large walk in shower cubicle with laminate panelled walls, seat and electric shower. Vinyl flooring.

Cloakroom - Obscured glazed window to the rear elevation. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Low level WC.

Outside -

Gardens And Garage - The property is approached from the pavement via a gate that opens to a path, which leads to the rear and front gardens. The front garden is laid to lawn with borders planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers. The large rear garden has been divided into two areas. Immediately to the back of the house there is a workshop with bench and a bicycle shed plus a block paved seating area that leads to a curved lawn with beds planted with a host of trees, shrubs and flowers. The bottom part of the garden has been designed for vegetable growing with beds ready for planting. There is also a large shed. The garage is accessed on foot by a path leading from the vegetable garden, with vehicular access from Coppern Way.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band C
uPVC Double Glazing - with a Georgian style bar
Gas Fired Central Heating - Boiler needs Replacing
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Directions -

From Sturminster Newton - Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street at the traffic lights go over the bridge and turn right onto the A357. Continue on this road for approximately 5 miles turning left where Stalbridge is signposted. On entering Stalbridge continue past the petrol station then take the second turning on the right at the triangle onto Lower Road. The property will be found on the left hand side where there is a layby for parking. Postcode DT10 2NJ