Detached FAMILY HOME superbly situated in the popular hamlet of ALTON PANCRAS. Offering EXTENSIVE ACCOMODATION and ample OFF ROAD PARKING.

Constructed in the early 1960s this deceptively spacious detached home has been extended and extensively renovated by the present owners. The property resides in the charming hamlet of Alton Pancras within the heart of the most sought after Piddle Valley. The property’s construction consists of stone elevations, set under a tile hung roof with composite clad dormer windows to the rear. On entering the property there is a most useful entrance porch providing storage and hanging space for outdoor apparel. You are then greeted by a spacious and bright entrance hallway with vaulted ceiling and oak effect flooring, which runs throughout the ground floor. The sitting room is an open plan space leading to the kitchen/ diner and is divided by a dual facing multi-fuel burner with slate hearth and oak mantel providing a true focal point to the rooms. The open plan nature of the sitting room and kitchen/ diner makes this a very social space and real heart of the home. The multi-fuel burner which was newly installed by the present owners, provides heat throughout the majority of the property, with little reliance on central heating. The sitting room also enjoys an outlook over the front of the property and rising hillside beyond. The kitchen/ diner is well equipped with a range of floor and wall mounted units, finished oak effect worktops. The kitchen area also includes ceramic butler sink, with outlook over the rear garden as well as space for a double oven and freestanding fridge/ freezer. The dining area has space for a large table and chairs and the ability to host a number of guests. The kitchen/ diner also benefits from a large rear facing window and double doors opening to the rear garden and terrace, seamlessly transitioning the outside with in. Adjacent to the kitchen area is a most useful utility room with space and plumbing for additional white goods, as well as sink, extra counter top space and access to both the rear garden and garage. There is an additional reception room at the front of the property which is a versatile space which could have several uses notably office/ snug or additional ground floor accommodation. This room enjoys a double aspect to the front of the property and hillside beyond as well as the large paddock to the right of the property. Also situated on the ground floor is an integrated annexe/ ground floor accommodation with sitting room, double bedroom and shower room. The sitting room is well proportioned, with a window overlooking the neighbouring paddock with charming inset window seat. The shower room consists of newly installed, tiled shower, WC and pedestal sink. The bedroom is a spacious double room enjoying a double aspect and sliding doors opening to the rear terrace and garden beyond. This space not only offers additional accommodation but the potential for multi-generational independent living if required. Completing the ground floor is a newly fitted stylish bathroom featuring freestanding roll-top bath, ceramic pedestal sink and WC. Stairs ascend from the hallway to the first floor and principle accommodation comprising three/ four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The landing area is flooded with natural light via a dormer window, flowing to the hallway below. The master bedroom is well proportioned and enjoys an enviable double aspect over the rear garden and fields beyond, as well as space for additional freestanding furniture. Bedroom two is another double room, enjoying a garden aspect and split level flooring leading to a desk/ work area. There is also access to eaves storage and the addition of a dormer window bringing in ample natural light. Bedroom Three is situated at the front of the property, is again a double room also enjoys a double aspect of the neighbouring paddock and via the surrounding hillside via a Velux window. The study/ bedroom four completes the first floor accommodation which does accommodate a single bed but is currently utilised as a study/ games room. A Velux sky light brings in ample natural light. A modern family shower room services the first floor accommodation comprising tiled shower, pedestal sink and WC.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
All mains services less gas
Bottled Calor gas central heating
Council Tax Band D
Updated EPC to follow

The property is situated in the charming village of Alton Pancras, just beyond the head of the sought after Piddle Valley, and is surrounded by stunning Dorset countryside - much of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Local amenities include the Parish Church of Saint Pancras and thriving general stores in either neighbouring Buckland Newton or Piddletrenthide together with a choice of Public Houses. There is an excellent First School in Piddletrenthide and a Primary School in Buckland Newton. Alton Pancras is conveniently located for both Sherborne and Dorchester both offering an excellent range of shops, schools and main line railway stations to London Waterloo.

The property resides centrally within its plot totalling in the region of 0.3 acres. To the front of the property is a sloping approach driveway leading to a generous gravel parking area with space for a number of vehicles. A tandem length garage provides additional parking and ample storage space and is equipped with power lighting. The garage also houses the newly installed central heating system. There is also an area of lawn which is home to a border of mature hedging and trees. At the rear of the property is a sizeable garden mostly laid to lawn with hedged and post and rail boundaries. Abutting the rear of the property, is a large paved terrace and rockery, ideal for alfresco dining and enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear garden and rolling fields beyond.