Detached bungalow for sale in Ham Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10

A large detached bungalow with south facing garden and stunning views on the western edge of the village a convenient distance from shops and amenities.

Hazletts is a detached bungalow originally built in the 1960s and then significantly extended in 2002. The dwelling has wonderful views over the Blackmore Vale to the south and west and offers spacious accommodation with good sized rooms.

The front door opens into a hall with a door to the dining room and study. Beyond the study is a good sized kitchen / breakfast room with an extensive range of solid wooden wall mounted and floor standing units, worksurfaces, electric oven and gas hob. A rear hall off the kitchen has doors to the utility room, cloakroom, dining room, outside and sitting room. This is a lovely dual aspect room, light and bright with large windows overlooking the garden and making the most of the wonderful views. The dining room is a lovely room at 22' long with a wooden parquet floor, fireplace and French doors out to the south facing terrace and garden. The bedrooms are all at the other end of the bungalow with the master bedroom having an ensuite shower room. There are two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside there is ample parking at the front and a delightful south facing garden to the rear with wonderful far-reaching views over the Blackmore Vale.

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 drive on the B3092 to Marnhull passing through Hinton St. Mary. On reaching the village turn left into Church Hill which takes you into Burton Street. Pass Robin Hill Stores and as the road bends to the right, take the road in front of you (Ham Lane). Pass Woodlands Mead and Hazletts will be found on the left hand side.

Outside

The property is approached from Ham Lane via a wooden five bar gate on to a drive with parking for a number of cars. The boundaries at the front are planted with a number of large plants and shrubs giving colour and privacy. Paths to both sides of the bungalow lead to the rear and the main garden which is south and west facing, laid to lawn and has stunning far-reaching views over the Blackmore Vale. There is a large terrace accessed from both the dining room and sitting room which also takes advantage of the views.

Services

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

Local Authority

Dorset Council Tel: Council Tax Band: F

Property Information

Broadband - Standard & Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Mobile phone coverage is available inside and outside – (coverage is best provided by EE network)
(Information from Ofcom )