Barn conversion for sale in Lydlinch Common, Sturminster Newton DT10

A charming detached barn conversion of around 2000 sq. Ft (190 sq. M) of inside space with three double bedrooms, offered for sale with no onward chain and sitting in grounds extending to over three quarters of an acre. The property is located on the edge of the pretty village of Lydlinch, situated towards the end of a private drive and boasts a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is thought that the original stone barn dates to the 1700s, possibly used as stabling and converted in the 1980s. It has been a very much loved and enjoyed home for over twenty years. During this time it has been maintained and improved with new double glazed uPVC windows about nine years ago and the wood burner has recently been serviced. This delightful property has two good sized reception rooms with the sitting room enjoying a wood burner for cosiness and the conservatory takes in a view over the grounds. In addition, there are two bathrooms and plenty of space for play areas or studies. The barn provides ample space for comfortable living with parking for up to four vehicles, conveniently at the doorstep as well as offering great potential for improvement, allowing you to put your own stamp on it and create the home of your dreams. The outside space also provides fabulous lifestyle options - a chance for self sufficiency and a taste of the 'Good Life', grazing for a pony or other small livestock or just space for children and pets to explore freely and safely enjoying their own grounds. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a piece of countryside paradise with endless possibilities. Draft details

Lydlinch Common, Sturminster Newton

The Property

Accommodaiton

Inside

Ground floor
To the front of the property there is a useful porch with stable door that opens into a spacious kitchen/breakfast room but could easily be used as a combined dining room, if desired. The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and eye level cupboards, generous amount of work surfaces and some built in appliances. There is also a built in cloaks cupboard and understairs cupboard, which houses the lpg boiler. From the kitchen there is a step down into the formal dining room or study and door to the sitting room, which boasts a wonderful stone fireplace with wood burner, sliding door to the conservatory, which overlooks the rear garden and stairs rising to the first floor. The inner hall has sufficient space for a study area and leads to a further hall, where there are two double bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom, There is also a separate cloakroom.

First floor

On the first floor there is a bright landing, double bedroom that enjoys a double outlook and is fitted with wardrobes and has use of the bathroom to the other side of the landing.

Outside

Parking and garage
The property is approached from the private lane onto a gravelled drive with space to park two to three cars. There is also the garage with light and power, fitted with storage shelves and personal door to the side garden.

Formal garden

The main garden lies to the rear of the property plus further garden to the side. It is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with beds that are planted with a variety of flowers and shrubs. There is also an orchard with apple trees plus many different mature trees, including a willow. In addition, there is a pond and gate opening to the lane plus further gate at the bottom of the garden, which opens to the paddock.

Paddock

The paddock is fully enclosed and has separate access from the private lane. There is also a timber shelter.

The whole plot amounts to over three quarters of an acre.

The Location

Lydlinch Common

The property is situated on the fringe of the small village of Lydlinch which lies three miles to the west of Sturminster Newton. The village itself boasts a parish church with a 13th Century tower, 12th Century font and many stain glass windows. Just three miles away is the market town of Sturminster Newton. Steeped in history and tradition, the town still has a Monday Market and offers a combination of country and town living. There is a range of individual shops and chain stores, doctor and dentist surgeries, schooling for all ages and a variety of entertainment venues. Further facilities which are all about 10 miles away, may be found at Blandford and Shaftesbury as well as Sherborne and Gillingham both, of which have mainline train stations, serving London Waterloo and Exeter St David's.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating F
Council Tax Band F
uPVC Double Glazed Windows (approx. 9 years old)
lpg Central Heating
Septic Tank Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Directions

From Sturminster Newton

Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceed over the bridge and turn right onto the A357 heading towards Sherborne. Proceed through the village of Lydlinch. Go into the national speed limit zone - after a short time there is a drive on the right hand drive. Turn down the drive - the property is the second on the right hand side. Postcode DT10 2JD