3 bedroom detached house

'The Alcove' is a beautifully presented, mature detached house situated in a top residential road address near the pretty Parish Church in a conservation area in the heart of this prestigious Dorset village. The house stands in stunning, level walled gardens at the front, side and rear of approximately 0.13 acres. There is ample scope for extension, subject to the necessary planning permission. Within the grounds, there is a very pretty Grade II listed, 18th century garden house made of period red brick and carved Hamstone with an elliptical stone arch and recess. The main rear garden measures approximately 63' x 67'. The house boasts ample driveway laid to stone chippings at the side providing off road parking for four to five cars. The house has been the subject of much improvement by the current owner and benefits from double glazing and oil-fired radiator central heating. The well laid out accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light from many dual aspects and comprises entrance reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, rear lobby and WC. On the first floor, there is a landing area, three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are superb countryside walks not far from the front door as well as being very close to the village heart and its amenities. Yetminster is an incredibly pretty and popular Dorset village enjoying a vibrant community. The properties in Yetminster are built almost entirely using an attractive natural stone.  As well as the local store and a 16th century village pub, Yetminster possesses a variety of village amenities and services, including a GP surgery, a hairdressers, coffee shops, deli and a sports/social club with playing grounds and tennis courts. THIS PROPERTY MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED.

Period wrought iron railings and gate gives access to stone pathway leading to storm porch, outside light, quarry tiled floor, panelled oak front door leads to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL – 10’8 Maximum x 8’1 Maximum
A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, staircase rises to the first floor, oak balustrades, door leads to under stairs storage space, oak laminated flooring, radiator, telephone point, doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main ground floor rooms.

SITTING ROOM – 13’10 Maximum x 12’ Maximum
A beautifully presented main room enjoying a light dual aspect with leaded light double glazed windows to the front and side with fitted plantation shutters enjoying South and Easterly aspect, oak effect flooring, radiator, brick feature fire recess, TV point, entrance leads to dining room giving a full through-measurement of 23’8 Maximum.

DINING ROOM – 9’11 Maximum x 8’7 Maximum
Double glazed leaded light double French doors with sidelights opening onto the rear garden enjoying pleasant outlooks across the rear garden, oak effect flooring, radiator, panelled door leads from the entrance reception hall area and the dining room to the kitchen.

KITCHEN – 10’5 Maximum x 9’6 Maximum
A range of Shaker-style panelled kitchen units comprising laminated timber effect work surface, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, decorative tiled surrounds, inset electric hob with electric oven under, a range of fitted cupboards and drawers under, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for drinks cooler, shelved larder cupboard, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, ceramic floor tiles, double glazed leaded light window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, radiator, panelled door leads to rear lobby.

REAR LOBBY
Glazed and panelled door to the side, ceramic floor tiles, panelled door leads to ground floor WC.

GROUND FLOOR WC
Fitted low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splash back, leaded light double glazed window to the side, shelved storage cupboard.
Staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to the first floor landing, double glazed leaded light stairwell window to the side.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Radiator, double glazed leaded light window to the front, ceiling hatch and fitted loft ladder leads to loft storage space with electric light connected, panelled doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

BEDROOM ONE – 12’8 Maximum x 9’10 Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with double glazed leaded light windows to the front and side enjoying a Southerly and Easterly aspect, fitted plantation shutters, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

BEDROOM TWO – 12’6 Maximum x 12’7 Maximum
A second generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with double glazed leaded light windows to the side and rear, views across the rear garden, fitted plantation shutters, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

BEDROOM THREE – 9’6 Maximum x 7’3 Maximum
A light room enjoying a dual aspect with double glazed leaded light windows to the side and rear, radiator, panelled doors to airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater, slatted shelving.

FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM
A modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled splash back, pine panelled bath with tiled surrounds, electric shower over, double glazed leaded light window to the rear, shower rail, radiator.

OUTSIDE
The house stands in the best address in the village and occupies a level plot extending to approximately 0.13 acres. The front garden is particular pretty and enclosed by wrought iron railings. It is laid to shaped lawn and boasts a variety of well stocked flower beds and borders enjoying a vast selection of mature trees, plants and shrubs, stone pathways leads to storm porch with outside light. The front garden gives a depth of 23’8 from the road. A dropped curb gives vehicular access to a large driveway area laid to stone chippings providing off-road parking for approximately three cars. A metal five bar gate gives further vehicular access to enclosed driveway parking area for a further couple of vehicles. A stone pathway leads to the side of the property, further side garden area with two detached timber garden sheds, area for storing recycling containers and wheelie bins, outside security lighting, this area leads to the main rear garden.

REAR GARDEN – 63’ Maximum in length x 67’ Maximum in width
The rear garden is particularly attractive enclosed by a period brick wall, extensive paved patio area, a variety of shaped well stocked flower beds and borders enjoying a selection of mature trees, plants and shrubs. The rear garden incorporates The Alcove, a historic 18th century, brick and carved Hamstone Garden House structure with brick vaulted ceiling and Blue Lias stone floor, timber seating area. Please note this structure is Grade ll Listed. The rear garden has an extensive paved patio area with outside light and outside tap.