
Winterborne Houghton, Blandford Forum

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
2,577 sq ft
239 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
- Wonderful views of surrounding countryside
- Useful ground floor office or play room
- Master suite with a dressing room and ensuite shower room
- Totalling 0.62 of an acre
- Landscaped rear garden with terracing
- Electric & hot water generating solar panels
Description
Accommodation - Blackthorn House has been completely transformed by the current owners into a modern and well presented property. The heart of the home is the L shaped kitchen/dining room, which seamlessly flows to the landscaped rear garden. The kitchen comprises of wall and base units set with a quartz counter top and a contrasting central island which includes a breakfast bar. A range of fitted appliances are included comprising of an induction hob with built in extractor, smart oven, double ceramic sink with filtered hot water tap, dishwasher and space and plumbing for an American fridge freezer. There is a pantry and the utility room with space for white goods and an additional freestanding electric cooker. The dining area has French doors overlooking the rear garden and a sliding door to the hallway. The dual aspect sitting room is laid with wooden flooring with French doors and a recessed wood burner as a focal point to the room. The home office/play room provides an extra reception room or bedroom depending on need. Completing the ground floor is a fully tiled wet room comprising of a shower, w.c. and basin.
The first floor comprises of four double bedrooms, a particular feature is the guest bedroom, which is a generous room with a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes, and an ensuite shower room. The family bathroom has feature star tiled flooring and comprises of an L shaped bath with two overhead showers, dual sinks with a vanity unit and there is a separate cloakroom.
The top floor is arranged as a generous master suite, comprising of a spacious and light bedroom with feature wood panelling, a large dressing room with a comprehensive range of built in wardrobes and storage together with outstanding views of the garden and surrounding countryside. In addition there is a modern shower room benefitting from under floor heating, finished with patterned floor tiling and comprising of a large walk in shower, basin with wooden vanity unit and a w.c.
Outside - The property is approached by a stone driveway providing parking for several cars with access to the garage and a turning circle. The front garden is laid to lawn and bound by a perimeter fence and establishing plants. There is a generous side garden (believed to once have been identified as a plot for an additional dwelling) currently laid to lawn interspersed with fruit trees and bound by a maturing hedge. The rear garden has been tastefully landscaped and tiered, a patio adjoins the house with steps leading to a terrace with space for a hot tub and canopy (available by separate negotiation), landscaped pathways lead to the bottom boundary with elevated views of the garden, village and surrounding countryside enjoyed from a patio with space for outside furniture and ideal for evening meals watching the sunset.
Situation - Winterborne Houghton lies within a secluded valley. The area is designated as being an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and has its own village church. A mile away is Winterborne Stickland with a nursery, garage and inn. The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is approximately 6 miles. The larger towns of Poole and Bournemouth are approximately 21 and 28 miles distant respectively, whilst the town of Dorchester is approximately 17 miles.
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Services - Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating and wood burner. Solar panels owned, generating electric with a feed in tariff and hot water.
Material Information - Dorset Council Tax Band - G
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- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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