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Map3 bedroom detached house
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Detached house
3 beds
2 baths
2,201 sq ft / 204 sq m
Key information
Features and description
- Three/four bedroom detached chalet bungalow in over quarter of an acre of level grounds.
- Stunning rural views.
- Beautifully presented with new triple glazing and oil fired radiator central heating.
- Driveway parking for six or more cars.
- Detached double garage/workshop.
- Short walk to the village centre.
- South facing garden.
- Short drive to sherborne town.
- 2201 square feet of accommodation.
- This property must be viewed to be appreciated.
Kilburnie is a substantial (2201 square feet), mature, detached chalet bungalow situated in a plot of approximately quarter of an acre (0.26 acres) in a prestigious village centre address a very short walk to the Dorset village centre of Leigh. The property backs straight on to open countryside and enjoys these views from many of the windows. There is an impressive lawned, rear and side garden with patio seating area and sunny south facing aspect. There is also extensive driveway providing parking for six cars or more leading to a detached double garage/workshop. The spacious accommodation enjoys a good level of natural light from dual aspects and comprises entrance porch, entrance reception hall, sitting room, study/bedroom four, kitchen, dining room, inner hall, two double ground floor bedrooms and ground floor family shower room/WC (formerly bathroom). On the first floor there is a landing area with eaves storage, master double bedroom with walk–in wardrobe and a first floor family bathroom. It is located in a sought after residential address near the centre of Leigh. There are countryside walks and riding opportunities very nearby as well as a selection on country pubs. The sought-after village of Leigh in Dorset is only a very short drive to both Sherborne and Yeovil towns. The property is situated close to the centre of the popular village of Leigh. The village enjoys a vibrant community scene focussed around the village hall. There is a village shop and garage plus parish church. Neighbouring villages such as Yetminster and Chetnole offer fantastic village pubs. In addition Thornford station is situated on the Weymouth to Bristol line which includes Bath and links to the Midlands and North. The historic town centre of Sherborne is only a short drive away with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools is just a short drive away. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The property is perfect for those young, aspiring families, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect pied-a-terre or country home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools in this exceptional area. It would also appeal to the holiday letting and second home market. THIS PROPERTY MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED.
uPVC double glazed front door and sidelights lead to entrance porch.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Electric light connected, quarry tiled floor, glazed and panelled front door and sidelights lead to entrance reception hall.
ENTRANCE HALL – 9’11 Maximum x 5’11 Maximum
A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, ceramic floor tiles, double doors lead to hall cloaks cupboard, oak door leads to sitting room.
MAIN GROUND FLOOR AREA
There are three main areas in this open-plan living space, consisting of sitting room, dining room and office separated by feature archways providing full-through measurements of 25’10 Maximum x 29’2 Maximum.
SITTING ROOM - 15’10 Maximum x 12’11 Maximum
Enjoying a light dual aspect with two uPVC triple glazed windows to the side and rear enjoying a westerly aspect and southerly aspect, feature fireplace recess with brick hearth, cast iron log burning stove, two radiators.
OFFICE / SNUG (potential for ground floor bedroom four) – 13’7 Maximum x 9’8 Maximum into bay
uPVC triple glazed bay window to the front, radiator, this room enjoys a westerly aspect.
DINING ROOM – 12’7 Maximum x 15’8 Maximum
A generous dining area, fireplace feature with electric fire, brick paved hearth, radiator, uPVC triple glazed double doors and sidelights open onto the rear patio enjoying a sunny south facing aspect, oak double doors lead to under stairs cupboard space, further oak door leads to kitchen.
KITCHEN – 10’3 Maximum x 13’ Maximum
Enjoying a light dual aspect with countryside views, uPVC triple glazed windows to the side and rear. A range of cream Shaker-style kitchen units comprising oak work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, inset electric hob, a range of drawers, pan drawers and cupboards under, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, built-in stainless-steel eye-level electric oven and grill, space and plumbing for washing machine, ceramic floor tiles, floor-standing oil-fired central heating boiler, double glazed door leads to the rear of the property.
Oak door from the dining area leads to inner hall, oak doors from the inner hall leads to the ground floor bedrooms.
BEDROOM ONE – 9’2 Maximum x 13’5 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC triple glazed window to the side, radiator, full height mirrored sliding doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
BEDROOM TWO – 8’9 Maximum x 9’ Maximum
A second double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC triple glazed windows to the side and rear overlooking the countryside, radiator.
GROUND FLOOR FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
A contemporary white suite comprising low level WC, ceramic wash basin over cupboard, walk-in glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, chrome heated towel rail, tiled walls and floors, uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Staircase rises from the inner hall to the first floor landing, double glazed Velux ceiling windows to both sides, double doors lead to eaves loft storage space, further set of double doors lead to eaves storage cupboard space, double doors lead to linen cupboard, slatted shelving, radiator, oak door leads to cupboard housing Gledhill sealed pressurised hot water cylinder, oak doors lead off the first floor landing to the first floor rooms.
MASTER BEDROOM – 15’1 Maximum x 13’9 Maximum
A generous double bedroom with large feature uPVC triple glazed window to the front enjoying views across orchard land, radiator, exposed beams and rafters, ceiling window, TV point, doors lead to eaves storage cupboard space, further door leads to walk-in wardrobe, panelled door leads to shelved storage cupboard space.
FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM
A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin over cupboard, panelled bath, tiled walls, radiator, uPVC triple glazed window to the side, illuminated mirror.
OUTSIDE
This property stands in a plot of approximately a quarter of an acre (0.26 acres) and enjoys a pleasant rural backdrop. Timber five bar gate gives vehicular access to a tarmacadam driveway and turning bay area providing off-road parking for six or more cars and a depth of 54’ from the road, outside lighting, the driveway area houses oil tank and leads to detached double garage / workshop.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE / WORKSHOP – 18’10 in width x 21’3 in depth.
Automatic up and over garage door, light and power connected, uPVC double glazed personal door to the side, uPVC double glazed window to the side, space for freezer and tumble dryer.
The main gardens are situated on the south and east side of the property and both enjoy a backdrop of countryside and lovely views. The garden is laid mainly to lawn but boasts a big, paved patio area providing quiet the suntrap, outside power point, timber summerhouse. The main garden is enclosed by timber panel fencing and mature hedges and boasts a variety of mature trees and shrubs, mature vegetable garden, detached timber potting shed.
Moving to the rear garden, there is a large, paved patio area with outside tap and outside lighting, timber pergola area, perfect for barbeques and alfr
uPVC double glazed front door and sidelights lead to entrance porch.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Electric light connected, quarry tiled floor, glazed and panelled front door and sidelights lead to entrance reception hall.
ENTRANCE HALL – 9’11 Maximum x 5’11 Maximum
A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, ceramic floor tiles, double doors lead to hall cloaks cupboard, oak door leads to sitting room.
MAIN GROUND FLOOR AREA
There are three main areas in this open-plan living space, consisting of sitting room, dining room and office separated by feature archways providing full-through measurements of 25’10 Maximum x 29’2 Maximum.
SITTING ROOM - 15’10 Maximum x 12’11 Maximum
Enjoying a light dual aspect with two uPVC triple glazed windows to the side and rear enjoying a westerly aspect and southerly aspect, feature fireplace recess with brick hearth, cast iron log burning stove, two radiators.
OFFICE / SNUG (potential for ground floor bedroom four) – 13’7 Maximum x 9’8 Maximum into bay
uPVC triple glazed bay window to the front, radiator, this room enjoys a westerly aspect.
DINING ROOM – 12’7 Maximum x 15’8 Maximum
A generous dining area, fireplace feature with electric fire, brick paved hearth, radiator, uPVC triple glazed double doors and sidelights open onto the rear patio enjoying a sunny south facing aspect, oak double doors lead to under stairs cupboard space, further oak door leads to kitchen.
KITCHEN – 10’3 Maximum x 13’ Maximum
Enjoying a light dual aspect with countryside views, uPVC triple glazed windows to the side and rear. A range of cream Shaker-style kitchen units comprising oak work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, inset electric hob, a range of drawers, pan drawers and cupboards under, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, built-in stainless-steel eye-level electric oven and grill, space and plumbing for washing machine, ceramic floor tiles, floor-standing oil-fired central heating boiler, double glazed door leads to the rear of the property.
Oak door from the dining area leads to inner hall, oak doors from the inner hall leads to the ground floor bedrooms.
BEDROOM ONE – 9’2 Maximum x 13’5 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC triple glazed window to the side, radiator, full height mirrored sliding doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
BEDROOM TWO – 8’9 Maximum x 9’ Maximum
A second double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC triple glazed windows to the side and rear overlooking the countryside, radiator.
GROUND FLOOR FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
A contemporary white suite comprising low level WC, ceramic wash basin over cupboard, walk-in glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, chrome heated towel rail, tiled walls and floors, uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Staircase rises from the inner hall to the first floor landing, double glazed Velux ceiling windows to both sides, double doors lead to eaves loft storage space, further set of double doors lead to eaves storage cupboard space, double doors lead to linen cupboard, slatted shelving, radiator, oak door leads to cupboard housing Gledhill sealed pressurised hot water cylinder, oak doors lead off the first floor landing to the first floor rooms.
MASTER BEDROOM – 15’1 Maximum x 13’9 Maximum
A generous double bedroom with large feature uPVC triple glazed window to the front enjoying views across orchard land, radiator, exposed beams and rafters, ceiling window, TV point, doors lead to eaves storage cupboard space, further door leads to walk-in wardrobe, panelled door leads to shelved storage cupboard space.
FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM
A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin over cupboard, panelled bath, tiled walls, radiator, uPVC triple glazed window to the side, illuminated mirror.
OUTSIDE
This property stands in a plot of approximately a quarter of an acre (0.26 acres) and enjoys a pleasant rural backdrop. Timber five bar gate gives vehicular access to a tarmacadam driveway and turning bay area providing off-road parking for six or more cars and a depth of 54’ from the road, outside lighting, the driveway area houses oil tank and leads to detached double garage / workshop.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE / WORKSHOP – 18’10 in width x 21’3 in depth.
Automatic up and over garage door, light and power connected, uPVC double glazed personal door to the side, uPVC double glazed window to the side, space for freezer and tumble dryer.
The main gardens are situated on the south and east side of the property and both enjoy a backdrop of countryside and lovely views. The garden is laid mainly to lawn but boasts a big, paved patio area providing quiet the suntrap, outside power point, timber summerhouse. The main garden is enclosed by timber panel fencing and mature hedges and boasts a variety of mature trees and shrubs, mature vegetable garden, detached timber potting shed.
Moving to the rear garden, there is a large, paved patio area with outside tap and outside lighting, timber pergola area, perfect for barbeques and alfr
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