Okeford Fitzpaine

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS AND SUBSTANTIAL CHARACTER HOME IN DESIRABLE VILLAGE LOCATION, FOUR BEDROOMS AND LARGE GARDEN

Situated in the heart of Okeford Fitzpaine, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale. This charming, thriving village benefits from a village pub, church and village hall.

Further local amenities are nearby in Sturminster Newton and Shillingstone and the village is within 8 miles of the Georgian Market Town of Blandford Forum and approximately 15 miles to Sherborne. Sherborne and Gillingham both have mainline stations to London Waterloo. There are a number of highly regarded state and private schools. Sturminster, Blandford and Gillingham, all have state secondary schools. Independent schools in the area include Bryanston, Milton Abbey, Sherborne and Clayesmore, as well as Sandroyd, Hanford, Knighton House and Port Regis prep schools. The area boasts excellent walking, cycling and riding and is at the foot of Okeford Hill which offers panoramic views.

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? This is a unique opportunity to acquire a thriving village shop and post office in the desirable village of Okeford Fitzpaine.

The residential accommodation offers a spacious character family home. On the ground floor is a refitted kitchen/breakfast room with a range of fitted base and eye level units with wood worktops, inset ceramic sink and drainer, tiled splash back and tiled floor. There is an integrated dishwasher, hob with stainless steel cooker hood above and double oven, there is also a corner breakfast bar. The under stairs storage area is accessed from the kitchen and is currently being used as a study niche.

The sitting/dining room is a homely space with window seats and wood burning stove. From the dining area stairs lead to the first floor. The ground floor also benefits from an inner lobby which gives access to the cloakroom.

The first-floor landing houses the airing cupboard, a further storage cupboard and window seats to the front aspect. Doors lead to a family bathroom with storage cupboard. The family bathroom has recently been refitted with a freestanding roll top bath, pedestal basin and WC.

The principal bedroom has a range of built in wardrobes and looks out over the garden. The three further double bedrooms also enjoy an outlook over the garden. Bedroom two has fitted wardrobes. There is also a separate shower room with basin, WC and shower cubicle.

Externally, gates give access to the rear and can offer additional off-road parking. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with some raised planted beds, brick paviour patio for table and chairs and steps that lead to a raised patio which currently has power for a hot tub. A picket fence and gate give access to a further area of garden which is suitable as a vegetable garden or for keeping chickens. There is also a large storage shed.

Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate this characterful home and successful business.
Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Shared driveway
Utilities:
Mains Electricity
Mains Gas
Mains Water - metered
Drainage: Mains Drainage
Broadband: Refer to ofcom website
Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website
Flood Risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk
Council Tax: Dorset National Non Domestic Rates
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 7.31m (24') x 2.19m (7'2)

Sitting Room 3.76m (12'4) x 4.07m (13'4)

Dining Area 3.8m (12'6) x 5.09m (16'8)

Bedroom 1 3.81m (12'6) x 4.04m (13'3)

Bedroom 2 3.76m (12'4) x 4.58m (15'0)

Bedroom 3 3.65m (12') x 3.92m (12'10)

Bedroom 4 3.1m (10'2) x 4.55m (14'11)

Bathroom 2.54m (8'4) x 3.07m (10'1)

Shower Room 2.55m (8'4) x 1.22m (4'0)

Shop 10.72m (35'2) x 4.98m (16'4)

Storage Room 1 3.43m (11'3) x 1.98m (6'6)

Storage Room 2 6.32m (20'9) x 1.93m (6'4)

Kitchenette 2.29m (7'6) x 2.06m (6'9) Irregular Shape

Cafe 6.45m (21'2) x 2.13m (7')


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