Stour Lane, Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

A substantial bungalow with large detached outbuilding with annex potential, all sited on 2.49 acres in a lovely rural location. Subject to an Agricultural Tie.

Enter the generous entrance hall and you immediately feel the light and airy atmosphere that flows throughout the home. To your right, you'll find a spacious lounge, complete with a beautiful bay window framing views of the expansive front garden, a feature fireplace with wood burning stove and parquet flooring.
The heart of the home is the dual-aspect kitchen / dining room with walk-in pantry that opens onto a covered patio, ideal for entertaining.
On the opposite side of the hall are four generously sized double bedrooms and a good size family bathroom. It would be possible to use one of these bedrooms as a study for remote working or quiet reading. A handy additional shower room is located in the rear porch.
With space and flexibility, this beautiful bungalow offers countryside living with room to grow, inside and out.

SITUATION
The property is located in a delightful position with far reaching views over surrounding farmland on the edge of this popular village in the heart of the Blackmore Vale. The village of Stour Provost includes a well-regarded primary school and church whereas other villages in the area such as Marnhull, East Stour, West Stour all provide day to day facilities. The nearby hilltop town of Shaftesbury offers a full range of amenities including Tesco and Lidl supermarkets, a cottage hospital, butchers, green grocers, restaurants, pubs and cafes to name but a few. The area has an excellent range of private and state schools including Gillingham School (5 miles), Shaftesbury School (4 miles), Port Regis Prep School (4.5 miles), Clayesmore (7 miles), Sturminster Newton High School (7 miles), Sandroyd Prep School (13 miles), Sherborne School for Girls (13 miles) to name but a few. Communications are good with the A30 to the north at West Stour providing access to both the A350 travelling north and south and on to the A303 to London via the M3. There is a mainline railway service available at Gillingham and Tisbury with a regular service taking 1 hour 58 minutes to London Waterloo. There is a large choice of indoor and outdoor leisure pursuits including, running, walking and cycling clubs, horse riding and gyms plus many points of interest where you can enjoy the local countryside.

OUTSIDE
Outside are 1.6 acres of beautifully maintained, mostly lawned gardens for you to immerse yourself in. Whether you're looking for gardening project or a peaceful place to entertain, this expansive outdoor haven delivers. There are a number of flower beds and trees and, close to the entrance is a charming pond, home to an abundance of local wildlife. Close to the dwelling is a substantial barn with potential as a spacious annex, a home office, or even multiple annexes (subject to planning). A further paddock of 0.9 aces lies adjacent to the road and shares the main access.

Dorset Council Tax SP8 5SN

EPC: D ( expired )

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Solar panels (owned) provide electricity. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: SP8 5SN
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From East Stour take the B3092 south towards Marnhull. After 1 mile turn left and the property is the first on the right.