4 Bed Detached House For Sale

EXTENDED AND DETACHED - FOUR GENEROUS BEDROOMS! SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN! '25 Blackbirds’ is a well-presented, modern, extended, detached house situated in an excellent residential address in the heart of this pretty Dorset village – only a few steps to the local pub, shop and primary school. It is also a very short drive to Sherborne Town centre and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. This substantial home is heated via a oil-fired radiator central heating system and benefits from uPVC double glazing. The houses boasts a superb, level rear garden enjoying good privacy and a sunny south-facing aspect. There is private driveway parking for two to three cars with scope for more, leading to an attached single garage. The property enjoys views of the surrounding countryside beyond neighbouring properties from the first floor. The well laid out, flexible and deceptively spacious accommodation (1295 square feet) enjoys good levels of natural light from dual and triple aspects. It comprises entrance reception hall, sitting room / dining room, kitchen, conservatory, boot room area and ground floor WC. On the first floor, there is a landing area, four generous bedrooms and a family shower room (formerly incorporating a bath). This property is a very short walk to the coveted village centre as well as having rural countryside dog walks from the door. Ideal as you do not have to put the dogs or the children in the car! Thornford is very sought-after and offers a superb public house, primary school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, village store and post office, village hall, parish church and its own cricket club. All of these amenities are within walking distance of the property. In addition Thornford station is situated on the Weymouth to Bristol line which includes Bath and links to the Midlands and North. It is a short drive to the heart of the historic town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It is also a very short drive to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo directly in just over two hours. The property is perfect for those aspiring families or couples looking for a their ideal West Country village home, couples cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect Dorset home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools. It may also be of interest to the holiday letting or second home market. THIS LOVELY HOME MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.



Front pathway to storm porch with outside light. uPVC double glazed front door leads to entrance hall.



Entrance Hall: 8'7 maximum x 4'1 maximum. Staircase rises to the first floor, radiator. Panelled doors lead off to ground floor rooms.



Sitting room / dining room: 21'9 maximum 15'6 maximum. A well-proportioned L-shaped main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front, uPVC double glazed double French doors and windows opening onto the rear conservatory. Period style fire surrounds and hearth with gas fire, TV ariel attachment, two radiators. uPVC double glazed double French doors open to the conservatory.



Conservatory: 10'9 maximum x 10'4 maximum. uPVC double glazed construction with timber effect flooring, light and power connected. uPVC double glazed windows to both sides and rear overlooking the rear garden boasting a sunny south-easterly aspect. uPVC double glazed double French doors open onto the rear patio.



Panel door from the sitting room / dining room leads to the kitchen.



Kitchen: 9'11 maximum x 9'10 maximum. A range of panelled units comprising stone effect laminated worksurface, inset stainless steel one and half sink bowel and drainer unit, mixer tap over. Space and point for electric oven, range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher, breakfast bar, space for under counter fridge. A range of matching wall mounted cupboards, wall mounted concealed cooker hood and extractor fan. uPVC double glazed window overlooks the rear garden, radiator, tiled floor. Panel door leads to under stairs larder cupboard, light and power connected. Glazed door to the side leading to under cover walkway/boot room.



Under cover walkway / Boot room: 16'6 maximum x 3'2 maximum. Tiled floor, uPVC double glazed doors to the front and rear, radiator. Panelled integral door leads to the attached garage.



Panel door from the entrance hall leads to cloakroom / W.C: 5'3 maximum x 2'10 maximum. Low level W.C, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splash back, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window to the side.



Staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first-floor landing, ceiling hatch and ladder to loft storage space. Panel door from the landing leads to airing cupboard with slatted shelves and radiator. Panel doors lead off the landing to the first-floor rooms.



Bedroom one: 16'2 maximum x 11'8 maximum. A generous double bedroom enjoying a light triple aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front side and rear. The rear enjoys views across the rear garden to countryside and hills beyond the neighbouring properties, radiator, TV ariel attachment, fitted wardrobe cupboards.



Bedroom two: 12'6 maximum x 8'11 maximum. A second double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden enjoying countryside views beyond the neighbouring properties.



Bedroom three: 12'4 maximum x 10'3 maximum. A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, TV point. Double doors lead to two fitted wardrobe cupboards.



Bedroom four: 8'11 maximum x 7'2 maximum. A fourth generous bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator. Door leads to fitted shelved cupboard.



Family shower room: 6'9 maximum x 5'5 maximum. A modern fitted suite comprising, wash basin in work surface with cupboards under, fitted low level W.C, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower over, tiled walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail. uPVC double glazed window to the rear.



Outside

At the front of the property there is a front garden laid to stone chippings and flowerbeds, enjoying a selection of trees, plants and shrubs. A dropped curb gives vehicle access to a private driveway, providing a depth from the pavement of 33'2. Pathway leads to storm porch and outside light. Area to store recycling containers and wheelie bins.



Driveway leads to integral garage: 16'3 in depth x 8'2 in width. Metal up and over garage door, light and power connected, floor standing oil fired central heating boiler. Worksurface with space for tumble dryer and washing machine under. uPVC window to the rear. Integral door to boot room/ under cupboard walkway.



Side area houses oil tank, area to store recycling containers and wheelie bins.



Rear garden measuring approximately 40' in length x 31'8 in width. This beautifully presented level rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and boasts a patio seating area. A variety of timber bordered flower beds enjoying a selection of mature plants and shrubs. The rear garden enjoys a patio seating area, outside lighting, outside tap. It boasts a sunny south-easterly aspect.