Detached bungalow for sale in Lovells Mead, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10

A beautifully kept detached bungalow with immaculate landscaped gardens and wonderful far-reaching views a short walk from the shops and village centre. No onward chain.

3 Lovells Mead is a detached bungalow believed to have been built in the late 1960s and is situated in a peaceful residential area of this sought after village.

The bungalow has been extremely well maintained by our clients and is presented in immaculate order with the garden to the rear being a particular feature. The drive leads to a covered area by the front door with side gate access to the rear. The front door opens into a hall off which is a good sized sitting / dining room with large patio doors opening on to the garden and having wonderful far-reaching views over the Blackmore Vale countryside and the hills beyond. The kitchen has a range of wall mounted and floor standing units, electric oven and hob. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. There is a rear lobby/utility with a back door to the garden and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Beyond the main hall is an inner hall with a heated linen cupboard and a further storage cupboard with shelves and hanging rail. There are three double bedrooms, a shower room and a separate cloakroom.

Outside there is ample parking and gardens to the front and rear.

Situation

Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life and is celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. It has two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. There are many clubs and societies, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. More extensive shopping, business and recreational facilities are available in Sturminster Newton 31⁄2 miles whilst the larger towns of Shaftesbury 6 miles and Gillingham 6 miles, together with Sherborne 11 miles, are all easily accessible.

The A303 is to the north of Gillingham linking with the M3 to London. Mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Sherborne with a regular service to London Waterloo taking about 2 hours.

Directions

From Sturminster Newton head north on the B3092 towards Gillingham and in Marnhull turn down Church Hill. Continue to the end of Burton Street and shortly after the Blackmore Vale Inn turn left into Lovells Mead. Number 3 will be on the right hand side.

Outside

The property is approached from the close on to a tarmac drive where there is tandem parking for a number of cars. There is a 27' garage and workshop with electric up and over door, personnel door and power and light. The front garden is laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. The main garden is to the rear with a terrace accessed from the sitting room which is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the views. There are steps down to the lawn which is gently sloping and has fine far-reaching views over The Blackmore Vale. The garden is about 80' in length with established vegetable beds, two garden sheds and two greenhouses.

Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Mains gas central heating system.

Local Authorities

Dorset Council Tel: Council Tax Band: D

EPC: C

Agent's Note

Photographs taken in summer 2023.