4 Bed Detached House For Sale

The Dwelling – 2 Barrow View Farm Cottages

Broad Oak, Sturminster Newton

Overview

A beautifully designed single-storey home, built in 2024 to an exceptional specification. One of a pair, this contemporary bungalow combines modern convenience with rural charm, offering spacious living accommodation of approximately 1,748 sq ft and set within delightful grounds of just over half an acre.

Key Features

•Built in 2024 with brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof
•Stylish open-plan kitchen/dining/living space with aluminium bi-fold doors
•Wood-burning stove and pleasant views across gardens and farmland
•Fully fitted kitchen with Hotpoint appliances (induction hob, oven, under-counter fridge, freezer & dishwasher)
•Separate utility room with Indesit washing machine & tumble dryer
•Four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms (two en suite)
•Underfloor heating throughout via air source heat pump
•Private driveway with parking and double garage
•South-facing garden and terrace, extending to just over half an acre

Accommodation

•Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with bi-fold doors to the terrace
•Utility room
•Four bedrooms (two en suite)
•Family bathroom


Outside

The property is approached from a quiet lane onto a shared driveway, leading to private parking and a double garage. To the rear, a large south-facing terrace opens onto generous gardens with views across open fields.

Location

Broad Oak is a peaceful hilltop hamlet just outside Sturminster Newton, a traditional market town with a vibrant community. Amenities include:

•Weekly Monday market
•Supermarket, butchers, delicatessen, cafés and pubs
•Medical centre, dentist, library, churches and schools
•Renowned Arts Centre with theatre, music and cultural events
•Excellent walking countryside nearby

The towns of Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury and Sherborne are within easy reach, while Gillingham railway station provides a direct service to London Waterloo in around 2 hours.

Practical Information

•Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating via air source heat pump.
•Connectivity: Standard broadband available (full fibre installation anticipated). Mobile coverage is limited.
•Council Tax: Band TBC
•EPC: Awaited

Planning Note

An application has been submitted to Dorset Council (Ref: P/ESC/2025/04275) seeking an EIA Screening Opinion for the potential installation of a synthetic fuel generating facility in the wider area. The proposal includes solar PV, associated plant, pipework, access road, fencing, CCTV and landscaping. A decision is pending.

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