The Hollow, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

Shipton is a very spacious detached bungalow set within private grounds approaching half an acre, offering an enviable blend of space, privacy and future potential, while remaining conveniently close to the heart of the village.

Key Features
• No Upper Chain
• Stunning Grounds Extending to Approximately 0.5 Acres
• Extensive Driveway Parking & Detached Garage/ Workshop
• Development Potential (Subject to Necessary Consents)
• Spacious & Versatile Accommodation
• Solar Panels with feed in tariff
• Oil Fired Central Heating
• Replacement Double Glazing Throughout
• Solar Thermal Water Heating


From the moment you arrive, Shipton impresses with its mature gardens, sweeping lawn and peaceful surroundings set well back from the village road. The property offers generous and flexible living accommodation, ideal for families, downsizers seeking space, or purchasers looking for a home with exciting enhancement potential.

The spacious, Entrance Hall provides access to the extensive roof space via a retractable ladder and benefits from useful built-in storage cupboards. The Sitting Room centres around the woodburning stove and is perfectly positioned to overlook the front garden through a charming feature bay window. An archway leads seamlessly into the formal Dining Room, creating a wonderful space for entertaining.

A double-glazed Conservatory extends from the Sitting Room, featuring a tiled floor and sliding patio doors opening onto both the front and rear gardens, allowing you to enjoy the grounds throughout the seasons.

The versatile Snug/Bedroom Four offers additional living flexibility, while the spacious Kitchen enjoys dual-aspect windows and is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units, ample work surfaces and integrated appliances. The traditional oil-fired Stanley range cooker, complete with three ovens and two hot plates, serves as both a charming focal point and the central heating boiler. A breakfast peninsula provides an informal dining space.

A generous Utility Room offers excellent practicality, together with access to the rear garden and Shower Room comprising the shower enclosure, wash hand basin and low-level WC.
There are three well-proportioned double bedrooms on the ground floor, with bedrooms one and two benefiting from fitted wardrobes, while the principal bedroom also features a wash hand basin. The family Bathroom is fitted with a classic suite including panelled bath, WC and vanity wash hand basin.

Future Development Potential

One of Shipton’s most exciting features is the substantial loft space. The impressive Attic Room extends to over 40 feet in length and offers tremendous potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, subject to the relevant permissions. A separate adjoining Storeroom benefits from natural light via two windows and further enhances the possibilities of this remarkable space.

Outside

Approached via a private shared driveway serving only three properties, Shipton enjoys a wonderfully secluded position. A long driveway provides extensive parking and leads to the detached Garage/Workshop, complete with power, lighting, eaves storage and adjoining storeroom.

The beautifully established gardens wrap around the property and are a true highlight, featuring an expansive lawn, mature trees, vibrant flower and shrub borders, and a variety of specimen plantings that create a peaceful, almost parkland atmosphere. A raised paved terrace to the front provides the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing while enjoying a lovely view across the grounds.

Further features include a timber shed, and an contemporary circular timber glazed garden pod with seating, a unique retreat within the grounds.
Agents Note – the underside of the roof currently has foam insulation. Quotes have been obtained for its removal.
The Solar panels have a feed in tariff, currently with British Gas. The FIT has a generation rate of 70.85p and the export rate is 5.07p. This would equate to approx. £1,400 per year.