Property description
Whistle Water is a superb development of only six individual period styled, family homes. Number four occupies a corner position on the edge of the close bordering open countryside and farmland. The cottage offers spacious accommodation with master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite, two further bedrooms and excellent living space. The triple aspect sitting room has an open fireplace and French doors to the garden, the kitchen/breakfast room (25ft x 11ft 4), is fitted with a range of contemporary oak units, granite worktops and a Rangemaster cooker. The garage has a second pair of doors at the rear creating a drive through into the rear garden if required, parking is plentiful and the garden is fully enclosed and offers a high degree of privacy from the neighbouring properties.
LOCATION
The village of Longburton lies at the western end of Blackmore Vale, approximately three miles to the south of Sherborne. The village, with a population of approximately 500, has a fine church, St James the Great of 15th century origins, there is also a farm shop and public house, The Rose and Crown. The historic town of Sherborne provides a range of everyday amenities, the country town of Dorchester (approximately 16 miles distant) offers a comprehensive range of facilities including a mainline railways station with connections to London Waterloo. The cathedral city of Salisbury is located approximately 30 miles to the north east and is accessible via the A30.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Leaded roof porch with heavy oak door leading to:
RECEPTION HALL
Stairs to first floor galleried landing. Deep understair storage cupboard, double glazed window, oak flooring, radiator, central heating thermostat.
CLOAKROOM
Suite of close coupled wc, corner wash hand basin with mixer tap, radiator, oak flooring.
SITTING ROOM
Light, triple aspect room with double glazed windows and double glazed French doors to garden, open fireplace with hearth, tv point and two wall light points.
DINING ROOM
Double glazed window, oak flooring and radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Fabulous kitchen fitted with a range of solid oak units, comprising cupboards, drawers, pelmets and cornicing with concealed lighting, granite worktops and upstands, Neff appliances including fitted dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a top of the range Rangemaster cooker. Tiled flooring, radiator and double glazed French doors from the breakfast area to the garden.
UTILITY ROOM
Oak units and worktops with inset single drainer, stainless steel sink unit served by mixer taps, fitted washer dryer, oil fired boiler, heating and hot water programmer and timer, radiator, double glazed window, deep store cupboard, tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING
Large galleried landing with access to roof space and airing cupboard housing hot water tank.
MASTER BEDROOM
Triple aspect room with double glazed windows, two radiators and fitted wardrobes.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Glazed and tiled cubicle housing power shower unit, vanity with wash hand basin served by mixer taps, tiled splashbacks, close coupled wc, tiled flooring, heated chrome towel rail, wall light point with shaver.
GUEST BEDROOM
Double aspect room with double glazed window and radiator.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Glazed and tiled cubicle housing power shower unit, vanity with cupboards and inset wash hand basin served by mixer taps, close coupled wc, heated chrome towel rail, wall light point with shaver, double glazed window and tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 3
Double glazed window and radiator.
BEDROOM 4
Double glazed window and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Fitted with a panelled bath with fully tiled walls, glazed shower screen and power shower unit, vanity with wash hand basin, tiled splash backs and mixer taps, close coupled wc, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring and double glazed window.
OUTSIDE
The property is set in the corner of an exclusive close of similar properties. To the front is an open plan garden and block paviour drive with parking and access to an integral garage. The garden is located to the side and rear and is laid predominantly to lawn with flower beds and shrubs. There is a large paved patio area accessible off the breakfast room, side pedestrian access and an oil storage tank.
AERIAL VIEW
TENURE AND SERVICES
Tenure: Freehold. Local Authority: West Dorset Council. Council tax band F - £2,309.25 for the year 2014/15. Fully double glazed. Oil central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage connected.
DIRECTIONS
Proceed south out of Sherborne along the A352 for approximately four miles to the village of Longburton. Towards the far end of the village, Whistle Water will be found on the left hand side. Proceed into the close, follow the access around to the right and number 4 will be found on the left hand side just before the cattle grid entrance to the farm.
Property Features :
- Modern detached thatched house
- 3 reception rooms
- 4 large bedrooms (2 ensuite)
- Fabulous kitchen
- Large garage
- Private garden
- Far reaching countryside views
- Vacant possession