Property description
Fine and Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to offer this imposing, detached family home quietly located in the heart of the Dorset countryside in the idyllic village of Horton, just a short drive from the town of Wimborne Minster and the many amenities available. Sitting within grounds of approximately 0.4 acres the property offers spacious and versatile living space along with four bedrooms, two ensuites and a family bathroom. The main house is linked to two garages, one with store room. A gated entrance opens on to a long driveway and turning areas to the front. The grounds are attractively landscaped, including a feature pond and vegetable garden. The property has much to offer and viewing is highly recommended.
The property is approached through a gated entrance with tarmac driveway leading to the garages and turning areas with parking for a number of vehicles. The main entrance door to the property opens to lobby with further door leading to the hallway which is laid with solid wood flooring extending through to the lounge, dining room, study and cloakroom. The ground floor cloakroom also houses a useful storage cupboard with double doors. There is also a walk-in cupboard under the stairs.
The well proportioned lounge, with a grand marble fireplace and open fire, enjoys views of the rear garden with door leading to the large, octagonal conservatory which has tailored roof and window blinds and decorative tiled floor. There is a door from the conservatory to the garden.
The dining room is dual aspect with windows to the rear and side elevations.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a generous range of light fronted base and wall units with granite worktop over. Inset ceramic hob with extractor above. Built-in eye level double oven. Underslung 1.5 bowl sink with mixer tap and filtered water. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Dual aspect windows to side elevations. Walk-in larder and drying cupboard, which houses the boiler. Door leads from the kitchen to a rear lobby where there is a boot room and storage cupboard, as well as doors leading to the outside to both front and rear. Further door from the rear lobby opens to a utility room with fitted units, sink and plumbing for white goods. At the rear of the second garage there is an external pedestrian door leading to a useful store room with open access to the garage area.
The study sits next to the lounge and is fitted with a generous range of base and wall units, an open fire and has windows looking to the rear and side of the property.
Stairs rise from the hall to a galleried landing on the first floor where there are four bedrooms, two of which have the benefit of ensuite facilities and the other two are served by a family bathroom. Three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and enjoy views of the rear garden, whilst bedroom four, currently used as a library, is dual aspect. There is a further hobby/ironing room.
The family bathroom is fitted with a classic white suite including bath, vanity wash hand basin and low level WC. Fully tiled walls.
Outside the established grounds are a delight, being laid mainly to lawn with mature planting to boundaries affording outstanding levels of privacy. There is a feature ornamental koi pond, which can be enjoyed from the conservatory and there is also a summer house, greenhouse, two sheds and productive vegetable plot. Alongside the house there are pavioured terraces, ideal for garden furniture.
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: G
Services: Mains Electric, Oil Fired Central Heating and Private Drainage
Education:
The property is within catchment for reputable primary, middle and secondary schools as well as access to grammar schools with a school bus service running through the village.
Travel:
London is within 2 hours commutable travel either by road or rail link.
Local Amenity:
A delightful thatched pub/restaurant is within walking distance.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
Property Features :
- Detached Family Residence
- Four Bedrooms
- Three Reception Rooms
- Conservatory
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
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