The Common, Blandford Forum, DT11

- PROPERTY TYPE
House
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
3,308 sq ft
307 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Detached
- Over 3300 sq. ft. of Accommodation
- Five Bedrooms
- Two Bathrooms (One En-suite)
- Generous 24' Sitting Room
- Beautiful Landscaped Gardens of Over One Acre
- Ample Parking
- Awe-Inspiring Countryside Views
Description
The house is architecturally defined by the elevations of the original property, that was latterly transformed by considerate additions, which seamlessly blend old and new, creating the wonderfully versatile, expansive home you find today.
The primary entrance is positioned centrally to the front where a bright entrance hall forms the central axis to all the living areas, which unfold across the ground floor. The composition of the accommodation is ideally suited to couples or families alike. The living spaces have a seamless flow, optimising an excellent quality of natural light, which filters in throughout the course of the day. A beautifully appointed farmhouse style kitchen is positioned at one end of the primary living area. There is ample cabinetry under granite and contrasting solid woodwork surfaces, an AGA, larder and a central island. There is space for a breakfast table and a comfortable cosy seating area. Beyond, there is a substantial utility/boot room that has a recently renewed roof. Across the entrance hall is the formal dining room and a sizeable study or snug. Steps lead down to the simply stunning drawing room that has French doors opening out to the garden terrace and bespoke fitted cabinetry perfectly framing a central fireplace.
On the first floor, the generously proportioned bedrooms are arranged around a gallery landing adding a sense of volume and space. The principal guest bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and built-in storage. The remaining bedrooms consist of three large doubles and a small single or secondary study, all serviced by a stylish family bathroom.
Outside
The property occupies a glorious plot that extends to just over one acre, comprising formal grounds, wildflower meadow and a copse of sapling Oak trees within a conservation area.
There are two driveways, one of which approaches the house, whilst the other access offers an additional drive and vehicular standing in the lower wildflower meadow. The gardens themselves are split into two defined areas. The upper formal garden is beautifully landscaped with sweeping well-stocked floral beds, mature shrubs and specimen trees overlooked by a lovely wide terrace, ideal for dining al-fresco. Bisecting the two is a spring-fed stream, much improved by the current owners, which feeds into an ornamental pond, a haven for wildlife. The gardens and grounds offer a very private and breathtaking setting under Hambledon Hill, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Situation
Child Okeford is a thriving community with a village shop and post office, organic farm shop, café, village hall, community centre, surgery, parish church and primary school and two pubs all within walking distance. For wider amenities, the local market towns of Sturminster Newton (4.9 miles), Blandford Forum (7.2 miles) and the county town of Dorchester (22.8 miles) all provide a wide range of shopping, business facilities and amenities.
The locality has good travel links with a direct rail service from Gillingham (10.8 miles) to Waterloo taking about two hours and Bournemouth Airport (24.4 miles) offering connections to UK and international destinations. The A303 is approximately 30 minutes to the north, giving access to the south-west and London via the M3.
The local area has an excellent range of schools from both the independent and state sectors including The Blandford School in Blandford and Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, Milton Abbey, the Sherborne schools, Leweston, Bryanston, Clayesmore and Canford.
Property Ref Number:
HAM-57913Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Energy performance certificate - ask agent
The Common, Blandford Forum, DT11
Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.
__mins driving to your place
Your mortgage
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference a1nQ500000LzykpIAB. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Hamptons, Salisbury. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited. **This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.