Bourton, Dorset, SP8

A wonderful opportunity to purchase an attractive former farmhouse set in grounds approaching 4 acres on the outskirts of Bourton, within easy reach of local amenities and excellent transport links to London and the west country.

This delightful property offers the perfect blend of well-appointed comfortable living accommodation with plenty of outside space providing a versatile family home with potential extend, whilst also offering the possibility for residential development (subject to planning permission). The property exudes charm and character enjoying many features including a lounge/snug with an impressive inglenook fireplace, downstairs study, sitting room with an attractive fireplace, separate dining room, conservatory and a light filled kitchen fitted with an excellent range of units and range cooker. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a utility room and the convenience of a downstairs cloakroom.

Moving upstairs, there is an impressive family bath/shower room featuring a freestanding roll top bath, and three bedrooms with far reaching rural views.

Stepping outside, there is an attached two room outbuilding, formally a cattle store and cider house, currently serving as a store room and workshop. Both these rooms lend themselves to additional living accommodation/self-contained annexe, subject to building regulations. There is parking for many vehicles, double garage, car port, stable, attractive secluded garden and a 3.4 acre field, opening the door to a small holding and equestrian pursuits.

In summary, this impressive home offers the perfect blend of period character, modern comfort, and rural living - all within reach of excellent road links and village conveniences.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL:
GROUND FLOOR
Composite front door with glazed insert to enclosed entrance porch with tiled floor. Double glazed window to side aspect and door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Tiled floor, cupboard housing consumer unit and stairs to first floor.

LOUNGE/SNUG: 13’6 x 14’ (max) Feature inglenook fireplace with fitted wood burning style propane stove and bressummer beam, wall light points and double glazed windows to front and rear aspects.

STUDY: 7’10” x 7’10” (max) Radiator, tiled floor, double glazed window to rear aspect and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.

SITTING ROOM: 13’8” x 12’10” Attractive fireplace with fitted propane wood burning style stove, four wall light points, smooth plastered ceiling, double glazed windows to front and rear aspects and opening to:

DINING ROOM: 13’8” x 11’2” Radiator, exposed ceiling timber, wall light points, double glazed window to front and rear aspects and doors to kitchen and conservatory.

CONSERVATORY: 10’7” x 9’7” Tiled floor and double glazed windows and double doors to the secluded front garden.
KITCHEN: 14’4” x 11’10” A light and airy room with inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of shaker style wall, drawer and base units with solid wood block work surface over, range style cooker, tiled floor, space for dishwasher, dual aspect double glazed windows to front and side aspects, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, cupboard housing oil fired boiler and door to:

UTILITY ROOM: Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, double glazed windows and doors to cloakroom and garden.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, wash basin, tiled floor and double glazed window.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: A long spacious landing with exposed timbers, radiator and double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the rear garden and paddock beyond.

BEDROOM 1: 14’7” x 12’5” Exposed timbers, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 2: 13’4” x 10’9” Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 3: 10’9” x 6’10” (excluding deep recess) Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling, exposed timber and double glazed window to front aspect.

BATHROOM: A large bathroom with freestanding roll top bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle, exposed timbers, double glazed window to side aspect, heated towel rail, radiator, extractor, vaulted ceiling with downlighters and exposed painted floorboards.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.

Important notice: Hambledon Estate Agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings therefore room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection.