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The Close, Charlton Marshall, Blandford Forum

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Large garden
  • Backing on to North Dorset trailway
  • Semi rural setting
  • Good road links to Blandford
  • Scope for extension
  • Nice sized family home

Description

Situated in a semi rural setting with good road links to amenities. A nice sized family home which includes a generous garden backing on to the North Dorset Trailway.

Accommodation - This good size family home is situated on the edge of Charlton Marshall offering a semi rural setting but with good road links to village amenities. The house has potential for extension with plans available for a ground floor annexe. The heart of the home is the kitchen overlooking the garden, comprising of a range of contrasting wall and base units with a wooden work top and a ceramic sink with space for a Range style gas/electric cooker and includes a dishwasher. The utility room houses the white goods and provides external access to the driveway and double garage. The informal breakfast room benefits from French doors leading to the large decking area and rear garden, whilst the formal dining room is situated to the front with a feature bay window. The sitting room has a feature fireplace set with a wood burner and laid with wooden flooring with internal double doors to the breakfast room. Completing the ground floor is a cloak room.

The main bedroom is a generous double with a large built in wardrobe and an ensuite shower room. The second and third bedrooms are good size double rooms and the fourth bedroom is currently arranged as a dressing room but would accommodate a double bed. The family bathroom comprises of a range of bath with overhead shower, basin and w.c.

Outside - The property is approached by a brick paved driveway with parking for several vehicles and provides access to the detached double garage benefitting from light and power. The front garden is stocked with established trees and shrubs providing a good degree of privacy. The rear garden is a particular feature with a large decking area adjoining the dwelling, which is ideal for alfresco dining. The garden is of a generous size with the bottom section rented from Dorset council (for a small fee), which provides access to the North Dorset Trailway that is ideal for dog walking, running and cycling. The garden has been landscaped with a path leading to the bottom boundary, the lawn is bound and interspersed with established flower beds and borders providing a good degree of privacy.

Situation - Charlton Marshall is a village set some 2 miles from the market town of Blandford. There are local facilities including a public house, village hall and parish church. Blandford Forum is an interesting Georgian market town with a range of shopping, commercial and sporting facilities. The larger towns of Poole (11 miles approx.) and Bournemouth (17 miles approx.) offer a wide range of facilities as well as mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. There is a bus service from Charlton Marshall to both of these centres. The coast can be reached within a thirty minute drive (approx.)

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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating.
Rear garden section rented from Dorset Council for a fee £100 per annum with gate access.

Material Information - Dorset Council Tax Band - F
Tel:
EPC- D
There is broadband and mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.

Please refer to the government website for more details.

Planning application for an annexe extension (utility, hall bedroom, ensuite, FF sitting room) - see link below


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Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway,Off street
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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Affordability

Monthly repayments£3,135
Property: £ 625,000
Deposit: £ 62,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Symonds & Sampson, Blandford

7 Market Place Blandford Forum DT11 7AH
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Exciting News!! Symonds & Sampson LLP is delighted to have been recognised as one of the top 2% of Estate Agents and Letting Agents in the UK, and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2026 – the most comprehensive review of UK agencies. The firm has been awarded the highest prize, Double Gold, for Sales and Lettings across all eleven agency offices. This puts us firmly in the top 2% of agencies across the UK!

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Symonds & Sampson has been providing a comprehensive range of property services to clients across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Cornwall since 1858.

Proudly independent to this day, our reputation is built on trust and integrity, and our forward-thinking experts are committed to providing a high-quality agency service from start to finish. Your home is probably the most significant investment you will ever make, and you can trust our knowledgeable agents to guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience.

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Furthermore, as a multidisciplinary firm, we can leverage the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural, and commercial properties.

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