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Knotts Close, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,183 sq ft

110 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached bungalow with large level garden
  • Favoured side of the close
  • Set back from the cul de sac road
  • Scope to convert loft (subject to consents)
  • 16 Solar panels

Description

A detached bungalow with a large and level west facing garden in this quiet cul de sac in a highly regarded village.

The Property - A welcoming entrance hall from the driveway leads to a dual aspect sitting room containing a woodburning fireplace and a picture window to the rear overlooking the extensive level garden. Steps down to a conservatory gives access to the integrated garage, log store and the terrace above the garden. The kitchen has a range of wall and floor units with the back door to the side access.

The two bedrooms are both doubles with extensive built in wardrobes to Bedroom 1 and a built in wardrobe and wash hand basin in Bedroom 2. The airing cupboard, family bathroom and separate wc in between the bedrooms.

Solar panels have been installed in 2010 and feed into the grid.

Outside - Approached along the cul de sac road is a good parking area alongside the front garden. Access to the rear is from either side and leads to the extensive and level lawned west facing garden with a productive potager garden to the far end beyond the fence. The patio area immediately off from the conservatory is paved and gives south and west views up towards Lanchards above Shillingstone. A useful shed is near the house.

Situation - Child Okeford is situated beneath Hambledon Hill, surrounded by countryside designated as a National Landscape. The village is situated well away from main roads and traffic noise and the river Stour with its lush meadows and lightly wooded hillside is to the South. The village has an excellent range of amenities including a shop with post office, a public house, doctors surgery, primary school, organic shop and church. It is within easy distance of Blandford Forum (6 miles) Shaftesbury, (8 miles) Sturminster Newton (5 miles) and Bournemouth (25 miles). The area is well known for its excellent range of independent and state schools.

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Services - Mains electric, gas and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating. 16 Solar panels.

Material Information - Standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband is available.
There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
Council Tax Band: D
Dorset Council Tel:
Photographs taken October 2026

Brochures

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Band: D
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
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,499
Property: £ 500,000
Deposit: £ 50,000
Interest rate: 5.3%
Term: 30 years
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About Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton

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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!

Residential Estate Agents You Can Trust

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.

• 17 regional offices

• Over 90 qualified professionals

• The London Office

• Extensive register of applicants actively searching for property

• Over 250,000 average monthly website views

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We are one of the few firms in the area that can offer the sale of property by private treaty, auction and tender, and we are proud of our thriving letting and property management department.

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.

We look forward to helping you.

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