Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

Charming former lodge house in this sought after Dorset village.

Description

A charming former lodge house having mainly brick elevations under a tiled roof. We understand that The Lodge dates originally from the 1850’s, and was extended and remodelled in the 1950’s and 1970’s. The house offers versatile accommodation with generous room sizes, including the possibility of creating a one bedroom annexe on the ground floor, subject to any necessary permissions being obtained. The Lodge has the benefit of oil-fired central heating and is presented in good decorative order. Of particular note are the pretty and secluded gardens which adjoins open fields, and many rooms in the house enjoy fine views across the surrounding countryside.

A glazed entrance porch and front door open into the entrance hall, with guest cloakroom. The good size sitting room has a bay window overlooking the garden, a fireplace with pine surround and open grate, cupboards to either side and parquet flooring. A wide opening leads into the generous dining room also having parquet flooring and doors to the garden room and kitchen. This is fitted with a range of floor and wall units, a ceramic hob, double oven, space for a dishwasher, and a door to the driveway. The bright garden room has a double aspect including doors to the garden. The utility room has a range of units, a sink and plumbing for a washing machine, together with the oil fired central heating boiler. A door leads through to the family room with log burner and French doors to the garden and a door to the driveway. Leading off are a fourth bedroom and adjacent bedroom, ideal for visiting guests. This area could have potential for an annexe subject to any necessary permissions being obtained.

A staircase from the hall leads up to the first floor landing with linen cupboard and eaves storage. The generous main bedroom has delightful open views, with feature stained glass screens and a door leading to the en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, there are two further good size double bedrooms, one having a good range of built in furniture and the family bathroom.

Outside
A driveway leads to a parking area in front of the house. The driveway is owned by The Lodge but also gives access to the neighbouring house beyond. There is an integral oversize single Garage.

The house occupies a triangular plot which adjoins open fields. The pretty gardens have been attractively laid out with a west facing terrace running across the rear, perfect for summer entertaining. They offer a good degree of seclusion with established hedging, trees and shrubs. The garden is laid to lawn with beds and borders planted with an attractive variety of shrubs and herbaceous plants. There is a summerhouse and a garden shed, and in the furthest corner a useful compost area.

Location

The Lodge enjoys a quiet and secluded location along a no through lane on the edge of Tarrant Monkton, a sought-after Dorset village with a popular pub, The Langton Arms.

Blandford Forum is about 6 miles away for day to day shopping needs including major supermarkets and a branch of M&S Food.

Wimborne Minster is about nine miles drive with a branch of Waitrose, cafes, bars, restaurants and the Tivoli cinema/ theatre .

The Cathedral City of Salisbury is about 20 miles and Poole with its harbour, watersports and superb beaches is about 17 miles.

Trains to London run from Poole, Southampton Parkway and Salisbury, and the A31, leading onto the M27/ M3 to London can be joined at Ashley Heath and Wimborne.

The village is set within the beautiful countryside of the AONB Cranborne Chase, popular for walking, riding and cycling.

The New Forest National Park is to the east beyond Ringwood and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast to the west.

State schools for all ages are in Blandford and notable independent schools in the wider area include Bryanston, Canford, Dumpton and Clayesmore.

Square Footage: 2,572 sq ft


Acreage: 0.25 Acres

Directions

From Wimborne head north on the B3082 Blandford Road for about 5 miles, passing Badbury Rings on the right. At Tarrant Keyneston, turn right, signposted Tarrant Monkton. Continue on this road for about 3.5 miles, and then turn left into the village. Proceed over two small bridges, then around a sharp right hand bend, and drive past the church and pub on your left. Just past the pub turn left and along a short lane then left again. The Lodge is the last house on the left hand side after about 100m.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band G

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.