4 bedroom bungalow

This pristinely presented family home has been significantly extended and modernised, now amounting to over 2,000ft², and combines attractive 1930s proportions with contemporary detailing and open plan living. The ambitious refurbishment project completed in December 2022 included a gas central heating system, under floor heating, re-wiring, black powder-coated aluminium double glazing, and a private diodisk filtration unit for drainage. The elevated site provides outstanding rural views from all principal rooms over the River Stour, water meadows and farmland beyond, and the accommodation is primarily on the ground floor, with a large first floor bedroom ideal as a study or hobby room.

Adjacent to the house there is a bridleway/footpath giving access to scenic walks through the Blackmore Vale towards Hinton St Mary and Stalbridge

A welcoming reception hall (with engineered oak flooring) leads to a practical utility area with cloakroom and boot room. There is a light and airy, south facing sitting room.

The superb kitchen/dining/family area has bifold doors giving stunning westerly views over the garden towards the river and farmland beyond, with limestone tiled floor, contemporary wood burner, 2 lantern rooflights, high gloss units, quartz work surfaces, attractive island unit, walk-in dresser, and Neff and Haier appliances including a ‘slide and hide’ oven with warming drawer, induction hob, extractor, dishwasher and American style fridge-freezer.

The impressive principal bedroom suite boasts stunning views, and en suite dressing and bath/shower rooms. There are 2 further double bedrooms, both of which have fitted wardrobes, and one of which has an en suite shower room.

On the first floor, bedroom 4 is a spacious room offering great scope for a snug, study or hobby room.

Outside, 5-bar gates lead to a large gravelled courtyard with space to park 8-10 vehicles, and room to erect a garage (subject to planning consent.) There is a large timber workshop/office with half glazed double doors, lighting, power, concrete apron and overhang. The front garden is enclosed by laurel hedges and close boarded fencing, and there is enough width for vehicular access and storage at the side of the property.

The rear garden is elevated above the adjoining field, and offers stunning westerly views over the River Stour, water meadows and miles of farmland beyond. It is enclosed by fencing and walling, and has a flat lawn, shingle terracing, flower borders, and ample space to erect a garden building if required.

Location:
Iowa is situated about half a mile from the centre of the vibrant and picturesque former market town of Sturminster Newton. The popular, family-run Harts department store and The Exchange arts centre and community hub are easily accessible. The town has a population of just over 4,000, served by schools for all ages, shops, pubs and cafés, and is located on the A357 which has good links to Blandford, Sherborne and Gillingham, the latter two of which have rail links to London and the West Country. The coastal towns of Poole and Bournemouth offer excellent sailing, shopping and cultural facilities.

Directions:
From the centre of Sturminster Newton, proceed north on Bath Road (B3092) towards Hinton St Mary for about half a mile. Proceed past the right hand turning to Stour View Close, and Iowa can be found on the left hand side.