4 bed detached house for sale

Stourpaine, Blandford Forum DT11

A substantial and characterful modern cottage-style residence with generous grounds approaching 1/3 of an acre, abutting farmland on the very outskirts of the village.

Occupying a generous plot approaching one-third of an acre, Oak Croft is a substantial modern cottage-style village residence built with mainly traditional brick elevations beneath a distinctive thatched roof, the property combines considerable character with spacious, versatile accommodation arranged over two floors.

Although now requiring some modernisation, Oak Croft offers excellent potential to create an outstanding family home. A particular highlight is the impressive 30ft Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, providing a superb everyday living and entertaining space with extensive glazing and French doors opening onto the garden.

Key Features

* no chain
• Substantial modern cottage-style thatched
residence
• Generous plot approaching 1/3 of an acre
• Attractive countryside views
• Four Double Bedrooms
• Two En-Suites
• Family Bathroom
• Impressive 30ft Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room
• Three further Reception Rooms
• Entance Hall with wood flooring
• Oak staircase and internal oak doors
• Double-glazed sealed-unit windows
• Oil-fired central heating
• Utility Room
• Oversized Integral Garage
• Ample driveway parking
• Established gardens with mature trees and shrubs

The property is entered via a welcoming Entrance Hall, featuring attractive wood flooring and an impressive oak staircase rising to the first floor. A useful Cloakroom is conveniently positioned off the Hall.

The Study enjoys a pleasant outlook over the front of the property and features matching wood flooring, making it an ideal home-working space.

The well-proportioned Sitting Room is a particularly appealing reception space, enjoying a triple aspect that provides an abundance of natural light. A wood-burning stove is set within an attractive brick chimney breast, creating a warm focal point.

Double doors lead through to the Dining Room, providing an excellent setting for formal family meals/entertaining.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the impressive Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, given it’s size extending to approximately 30ft in length and offering an exceptional amount of space.The kitchen features tiled flooring and an extensive range of cream-coloured wall and base units, complemented by wood work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. A Belfast sink is positioned beneath the front-facing window, while the comprehensive range of appliances includes a Range cooker, dishwasher, drinks chiller and fridge.

The dining and family area benefits from extensive glazing, creating a wonderfully light and sociable space, with French doors opening directly onto the garden.

The tiled flooring continues into the Utility Room, which has a matching range of base units, a 11⁄2-bowl stainless-steel sink and plumbing for a washing machine. Doors provide access to both the front and rear of the property, while a further door leads into the substantial oversized Integral Garage.

The Garage houses the wall-mounted oil-fired boiler and benefits from double-opening doors and a personal door providing access to the rear garden.

The oak staircase rises to a spacious first-floor landing, where there is an airing cupboard and access to the roof space.
The Principal Bedroom is generously proportioned and enjoys a double aspect, with attractive views across the surrounding countryside. Extensive wardrobe storage is provided.

The adjoining En-Suite Bathroom comprises a panelled bath, vanity wash hand basin, low-level WC with concealed cistern and a separate, fully tiled shower enclosure.

Bedroom Two is another spacious double bedroom, again benefiting from a double aspect and countryside views. Its En-Suite facilities include an oversized fully tiled shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard storage beneath and low-level WC.

There are two further Double Bedrooms, both served by the spacious family bathroom which is fully tiled, including the floor, and comprises a panelled spa bath, oversized quadrant shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC with concealed cistern.

Outside
Oak Croft is approached through double five-bar gates, opening onto an extensive driveway providing ample parking and leading to the Integral Garage.

The front garden is complemented by established flower and shrub borders. A gate provides access to the side garden, which has historically been used as a productive vegetable and fruit garden and includes a variety of established apple trees.
Immediately adjoining the property is a paved patio, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and feature a variety of established shrubs, mature trees and a pergola.

The combination of the generous plot, established gardens and countryside surroundings gives Oak Croft considerable appeal and offers scope for further landscaping and enhancement.

Oak Croft represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial four-bedroom thatched cottage-style home in a desirable edge of village setting, occupying a generous plot of approximately one-third of an acre.

With its spacious and versatile accommodation, impressive family kitchen, three further reception rooms, oversized garage, ample parking and established gardens, the property offers an excellent foundation for a superb family residence.

Requiring modernisation, it also provides the incoming purchaser with the opportunity to update and personalise the accommodation while retaining the character and charm of this distinctive village home.

Please note:
There are limited photographs due to the property needing to be cleared.