Detached bungalow for sale in Knotts Close, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum DT11

A detached two bedroom bungalow occupying a good sized plot in a popular residential close.

10 Knotts Close is a detached two bedroom bungalow built in the 1960s of rendered elevations under a pitched tiled roof. This well-proportioned bungalow sits in a large plot, enjoys bright and spacious accommodation, and is situated in a quiet cul de sac within easy walking distance to the centre of this desirable village offering a range of amenities. The bungalow has been well maintained but now offers an excellent opportunity for purchasers to create a lovely village home including possible loft extension, subject to the necessary consents, which has been done on many houses along the street.

The front door opens into a spacious and welcoming hall with all principal rooms set off it and there is access to a large loft with three Velux windows. There are two reception rooms comprising a dining room with a door leading into the kitchen and a further door leading to the garden, a sitting room with views over the garden, an electric fire and sliding doors leading to the conservatory which has a door leading to the rear garden.

The kitchen has a good range of wall mounted and floor standing units, an integrated single oven, an electric hob, space for a fridge / freezer and a door leading outside. There is a useful utility room with further storage, space and plumbing for two appliances and a door leading outside.

There are two double bedrooms both with a dual aspect and built in wardrobes and there is a shower room comprising a corner shower, a wc and a wash hand basin.

Outside

The property is approached from the end of the cul de sac onto a drive with ample parking space and there is a single garage with an electric up and over door and light. The fully enclosed rear garden can be accessed from both sides of the bungalow and is mostly laid to lawn with attractive and well established shrub and flower beds and a vegetable garden. There is a summer house, a timber garden shed and a green house. A pedestrian gate opens onto Haywards Lane leading to the centre of the village.

Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority
Dorset Council Tel: Council Tax Band: E

Situation

Child Okeford is situated beneath Hambledon Hill surrounded by countryside designated 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. There are an excellent range of amenities including a shop, Post Office, two public houses, Doctors surgery, Primary School, organic shop and Church.

It is within easy distance of Blandford, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Sherborne. The area is well known for its excellent range of independent and state schools.