Whitefield Drive, East Stour

Tucked away at the end of a private drive and overlooking open fields toward the beautiful Duncliffe Woods, this stylishly renovated detached bungalow offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, countryside charm, and energy-efficient living.

Step inside and feel instantly at home. The spacious sitting room is warm and welcoming, complete with a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings. It flows effortlessly into the bright garden room, which opens onto a sunny side terrace — ideal for relaxing or entertaining in style.

The heart of the home is the modern kitchen-dining room, boasting plenty of cupboards, built-in appliances, and plenty of space for family gatherings or dining with friends. You’ll find two well-sized double bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom, and a separate shower room plus a utility space. A versatile study provides the perfect spot for working from home or could easily be converted into a third bedroom.

Outside, enjoy a low-maintenance rear garden, a private lawned area to the front, and a sun-drenched seating space to the side — perfect for soaking up the peaceful surroundings or alfresco dining. There’s ample parking, carports, and a workshop for hobbies, storage, or future potential to convert into accommodation.

What makes this home even more special is its commitment to sustainability. It features solar panels to help reduce energy costs, a modern air source heat pump for efficient heating, and high levels of insulation — keeping it comfortable year-round while lowering your carbon footprint.

Located in a sought-after village setting with easy access to countryside walks and local amenities, this home suits a wide range of buyers — from small families and downsizers to remote workers and those seeking a peaceful escape without compromise.

This is more than a move — it's a lifestyle upgrade.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - The front door opens into a generously sized, bright and welcoming entrance hall with walk in store cupboard and access to the insulated and boarded loft space that has a drop down ladder plus lighting. Doors lead off to the bedrooms, bathroom and sitting room and an arch to the study. The floor is laid in an attractive and practical wood effect ceramic tile that continues into the kitchen/dining room, utility and shower room.

The spacious sitting room has plenty of room for settees and armchairs and benefits from a brick fireplace with a wood burner. An opening provides access to the garden room that boasts a triple aspect and double doors that open to the side seating area. There are two double bedrooms and a study space that could easily be converted into a good sized third bedroom if required.

The combined kitchen and dining room is generously sized with double doors leading out to the rear garden. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of light wood grain effect units consisting of floor cupboards - some with drawers - separate drawer unit and eye level cupboards. There is a generous amount of work surfaces (including a breakfast bar) with a tiled splash back and a ceramic one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. The eye level double electric oven is built in with storage cupboards above and below and there is an induction hob with chimney extractor hood above. The fridge/freezer is integrated and there is plumbing for a dishwasher.

The utility room is fitted with floor and eye level cupboards, work surface and a sink and has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a built in storage cupboard and door that leads to a covered area and the side seating area plus a further door to the shower room, which is fitted with a modern suite. The bathroom is fitted with a stylish suite consisting of a shower cubicle, WC, vanity wash hand basin and bath with a central mixer tap and shower attachment. For practicality the floor is laid in a herringbone patterned vinyl.

Outside - Parking and Garaging
The property is approached from the private drive, that its neighbours have a right of way over, to a five bar gate, which opens to a large tarmacadam drive plus a gravelled parking area. There is plenty of room for multiple vehicles. There is a double car barn plus a single carport as well as a garage and workshop with light and power.

Gardens
At the front of the bungalow there is a neat lawn plus shrub and flower beds and paved seating area that is sheltered with excellent privacy and enjoying a sunny aspect. The rear garden is laid to gravel for easy maintenance and there is a large shed plus an covered area where the hot tub is located. The tub is available by separate negotiation. The whole plot is about a fifth of an acre with the frontage adjoining fields. There is a gate from the back garden to the road.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating B
Council Tax Band E
uPVC Double Glazing
Air Sourced Heat Pump for central heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
Wholly Owned Solar Panels with battery backups

Directions -

From Gillingham - Leave Gillingham via Newbury turning right at the lights heading towards Sturminster Newton. Go passed the 'Crown' Inn on your right and round the bend. Continue past the bungalows in Duncliffe View. Just before the left hand bend turn left into Whitefield Close and turn left again onto the drive. The property is the last one. Postcode SP8 5BF