3 bedroom bungalow

A SUPERB SITE OF ABOUT 0.75 ACRE WITH CONSENT FOR A NEW BUNGALOW AND AN EXISTING BUNGLAOW FOR REFURBISHMENT IN PRIME LOCATION.

Ready for refurbishment and with the benefit of consent for an additional dwelling in the garden, Mon Repos is a substantial detached bungalow surrounded by ¾ of an acre of mature garden in a prime location on the edge of town, within walking distance of all the local amenities. The original bungalow was probably built in the 1970’s and although the services (heating and electrical) are in good order after a long time in the same ownership it is now ready to be refurbished. At around 1,800 sq/ft the existing accommodation is generous and well organised. Off the open plan reception area is a large kitchen with a separate utility room. At the other end of the bungalow there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom. The configuration of these rooms and the space around the bungalow means there is enormous potential to extend, and to create a comfortable home for retirement or a modern family home in a great location. The second part of the property is the site at the end of the garden with consent for another substantial high spec bungalow of about 2,250 sq ft plus a double garage with an office above. The current layout of the bungalow has a large kitchen/dining room with 4 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms (2 ensuite) all looking into a private south facing courtyard garden.

A discrete entrance takes you down a tarmac drive with the site for the new bungalow straight ahead and a right turn into the large private forecourt in front of Mon Repos. Beyond the existing bungalow a large lawn is surrounded by tall hedges and mature trees, and at the back the conservatory and reception rooms open into another lawned garden which will be fenced for privacy. Off the forecourt there is a detached garage which might be incorporated into the bungalow to increase the accommodation and there is plenty of space for new garaging and outbuildings, subject to consent. The garden for new bungalow is south facing well fenced along three sides, but is obviously yet to be landscaped.

Situated off Milldown Road, one of the most prestigious addresses in Blandford, Mon Repos is conveniently close to all the amenities in town, and is only a brisk walk away from the lovely countryside that this part of Dorset is renowned for. Although Blandford is in the heart of rural Dorset, communication links are excellent. It is an easy drive south to Poole, Bournemouth and Ferndown, which makes the town hugely convenient for people who work in that area and travelling further afield is straight forward. The nearby A31 provides a quick link to the M27/M3 for Southampton and Portsmouth, and on up to London. Bournemouth and Southampton airports and the ferry ports at Poole and Portsmouth are all easily accessible, and Salisbury is the most convenient train station (London Waterloo around 1 hr 45 mins).

The area around Blandford is well served with good schools at all levels, and as well as two primary schools and a secondary school close by, popular independent schools in the area include Bryanston (on the doorstep), Milton Abbey, Canford and Clayesmore, along with Castle Court, Dumpton and Sandroyd prep schools. There are many good opportunities for sport and recreation in the area with excellent cycling, riding and walking all around the town. There are numerous golf courses and sports clubs in the area, and great opportunities for water sports with Poole harbour, Studland Bay and Dorset’s renowned Jurassic Coastline all being within an hour’s drive to the south.

Mains gas, electricity and water are available. Private drainage (septic tank at end of garden). Gas fired central heating.