Bath Road, Sturminster Newton

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With outstanding views across the Stour Valley and beyond, this chalet-style bungalow sits in an enviable position, set back from the Bath Road and within walking distance of both the centre of Sturminster Newton and the pretty village of Hinton St Mary, where you will find the popular White Horse Inn. The property provides flexible living and bedroom space, some 2207 square feet in all. as well as a double garage. Having a Generator with an 'Automatic Starting System' you need never worry about power cuts again. The property would suit a variety of buyers, from those looking for a place to retire to a young family looking for a property that can grow with them or even someone looking for a development opportunity.

Accommodation - The property is entered via a double glazed porch which gives access to the front door and on into a generous hallway with access to the ground floor rooms. The shear size of the ground floor offers a great deal of flexibility, in it's present configuration there is a large living area with a feature fire place and amazing views over the River Stour and beyond, the room further gives access to the large conservatory, where with windows on three sides, you can enjoy Panoramic views. There is further a separate dining room, which also looks across the valley and has it's own door into the garden. There is also a large fitted kitchen with room for a dining table as well as a separate utility area with a door to the side of the house and access to a ground floor W/C. Further there is a ground floor family shower room as well as, the Master Bedroom which includes large fitted wardrobes, a dressing area and an en-suite shower room. There is also an internal access door to the garage and stairs provide access to a generous second bedroom which also benefits from an en-suite W/C.

Outside - To the front of the property is a large tarmacked parking and turning area leading to the double garage. To one side of the drive is a small shingle area with hedging to the front and on the other side is an area of lawn bordered by a good range of shrubs and bushes. Following the flagged path through a wrought iron gate to the side of the property you will reach the fantastic rear garden, approximately 213 feet long, with unparalleled views across the River Stour and the Blackmore Vale. here there is a large lawn and a great variety of shrubs, bushes and trees. There are also a number of seating areas as well as a small pond and direct private access onto the Stour Way.

The Area - Sturminster Newton is an interesting and picturesque market town in the heart of the Blackmore Vale in an elevated position by the River Stour. There are many fascinating properties from a wide variety of periods and this is particularly noticeable around the town centre. Here you will find an excellent variety of independent shops, eateries and two supermarkets, there are also both Doctors and Dental Practices in the centre as well as a veterinary practice with 24 HR cover. The hub of the town is 'The Exchange', where many local groups and societies meet and you might catch a live, music, theatre or comedy show. The area is well served by both state and private schools with popular first and secondary schools within the town.
Surrounded by Beautiful Dorset Countryside and with excellent access to some wonderful walking and riding routes, including the Stour Way which runs for over 60 miles from the source of the river to Dorset's beautiful coastline, there is also The Dorset Trailway, which follows the old railway line from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury taking in a wide variety of environments. A short walk from the front door and you can cross the Stour on an historic five arch bridge and visit one of Britain's oldest functioning water mills, where volunteers still grind flour, which you can purchase at the mill, or why not just sit and relax with a cup of tea and a homemade cake. Field sports are well represented in the surrounding areas and there is excellent coarse fishing on The Stour. The world renowned Jurassic coast is only some 40 minutes, (approx 27miles), away and here you can find a wide variety of water sports, including, 'The Portland Sailing Academy' where many of the UK's budding Olympians train, along with many stunning coastal walks.