Southover, Frampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Immaculately presented detached family home offering over 3500 sq ft. of accommodation, stunning gardens and paddock. Situated in an enviable position in the popular Dorset hamlet of Southover only 6 miles from the county town of Dorchester.

DESCRIPTION
Constructed in 1997 this impressive, detached family home occupies a private and picturesque position within the most sought after hamlet of Southover. The property offers generous reception and accommodation space throughout, as well as a generous overall plot, extending to just over an acre. The property consists of attractive flint and stone elevations with double glazed units throughout, all set under a thatched roof which was fully replace in 2018. The property is approached by a sweeping gravel driveway via a walled and gated entrance, providing not only privacy but ample parking for a number of vehicles. On entrance to the property you are greeted by a spacious and welcoming hallway finished with oak flooring throughout and providing access to the principal rooms. The open plan kitchen/ dining room is the social heart of the property with a spacious dining space flowing seamlessly into the kitchen area and enjoying views over the rear garden and fields beyond. The stunning and contemporary, yet in keeping kitchen, was redesigned and completed in 2022 with a handmade in-frame kitchen, completed with Perrin & Rowe hardware & taps as well as quartz worktop & Butler sink. There is a range of integrated appliances notably a new electric AGA and central island. The central island also provides further dining space with breakfast bar area and also includes a number of power points. Adjacent to the kitchen is a most useful utility and boot room providing additional access to the garden. The boot room has ample space for outdoor apparel and with direct access to the garden, it makes this the perfect storage space for muddy boots and paws alike. The utility area is finished with the same in-frame units as the kitchen and provides further cabinet space, plumbing for white goods, additional electric oven, as well as a ceramic butler style sink with drainer. The sitting room offers generous reception space and features a large inglenook fireplace with inset multi-fuel burner and redbrick surround. The sitting room also enjoys a double aspect to the front and rear of the property, with doors opening to a conservatory, providing further reception space and enjoying a pleasant outlook and access to the rear gardens. Completing the ground floor is a most useful study/ snug as well as a cloak room, comprising integrated sink, WC and storage unit, all finished with stylish ivory tiling.

Oak stairs ascend from the entrance hallway to a gallery landing and accommodation comprising four double bedrooms, three of which are en-suite and a family bathroom. The master bedroom extends to over 400 sq ft and includes a range of integrated storage as well as en-suite, comprising both a bath and shower, his-and-hers sink unit and WC. The master bedroom also enjoys an enviable double aspect overlooking the property grounds to the front and rear, as well as the surrounding fields. Bedrooms two and three are both well proportioned double rooms with the inclusion of en-suite shower rooms and enjoying private positions at the rear of the property. Bedroom three enjoys the added benefit of built in storage. Completing the accommodation is a fourth double bedroom with space for freestanding furniture and enjoying a pleasant outlook over the front of the property and neighbouring fields. Bedroom four is serviced by a family bathroom comprising bath with shower over, pedestal sink unit and WC.

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SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
All mains services less gas. Oil fired central heating
Council Tax: Dorset Council — Band G
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 52 Mbps, highest available upload speed 9 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via O2, VODAFONE, Three and EE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

SITUATION
The property is located within the small hamlet of Southover within a designated National Landscape area (formally AONB) within close proximity of Frampton and the larger village of Maiden Newton. The county town of Dorchester is located 6 miles to the east providing an extensive range of shops, entertainment facilities, and schooling. Southover is situated within the rolling Dorset chalk lands, highly sought after for its beautiful scenery and close proximity to the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. The area is renowned for its many bridleways, cycle paths, and footpaths exploring the beautiful countryside and many places of historic interest and importance.

OUTSIDE
Externally the property has much to offer with an overall plot extending to over an acre. To the front of the property is a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a double garage with studio room above. The garage has electric up-and-over doors to the front providing further parking if required or ample storage space and also benefits from multiple power points and lighting. Stairs ascend from the ground floor garage area to a versatile studio room, which is currently utilised as gym, with three Velux windows, substantial loft space and power points.

The rear garden not only offers space and variety of different seating areas, but has abundance of established plants, trees and herbaceous perennials. There is a range of lighting, power points as well log store and shed, benefitting from the same. The garden enjoys a stunning and private outlook over the surrounding fields and gently slopes down towards a terraced seating area with a charming wooden bridge crossing a tributary of the River Frome that divides the garden from the paddock. The paddock is enclosed by post and rail fencing and includes a small stable building which benefits from lighting and power and is currently used for the storage of garden equipment. Please note a there is a public right of way on the far right hand boundary of paddock. Please ask agent for details.