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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DT11 0DR
Sold STCListed 41 days
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*open day Saturday 26th Sept 11AM - 1PM by appointment* A 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage standing in grounds of 0.35 of an acre superbly located in an enviable rural location abutting farmland and offering stunning views to the rear.
Features Include:- * no forward chain * Superb Location Backing onto Fields * Standing in grounds of 0.35 of an acre * Sash Windows * Gas Fired Central Heating to Radiators * Garage & Parking * Outbuilding * Timber Shed and Greenhouse 59 New Road is a former Crown Estate Cottage offering accommodation over 2 floors.
The property although dated stands in grounds of 0.35 of an acre and offers great potential to extend subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
The undoubted features are the rural location, garden size, superb views over surrounding countryside, yet remains a short distance to the historic Georgian Town of Blandford Forum.
A solid door gives access to the Entrance Lobby and in turn the Sitting Room with an open fire set in a Victorian style surround with raised hearth. Door and stairs extend to first floor.
The Kitchen overlooks the rear and comprises a stainless steel double drainer sink, base and wall units, double tall unit, and a Rayburn sits within the chimney breast.
There is a useful deep fitted walk-in larder or alternatively could be used as an Office space, which currently houses the Potterton gas fired boiler.
A window overlooks the rear and there is a useful deep fitted understairs cupboard. On the first floor, a window provides natural light.
The Principle Bedroom, with a Victorian style fireplace, offers wonderful views to the rear as does Bedroom 3.
The Second Double Bedroom, again with Victorian style fireplace enjoys a front aspect view over a wooded copse.
The Bathroom Suite comprises a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and tiled splashbacks. A side aspect window provides views over the garden.
Outside The sale of No.59 New Road includes the garage and parking area situated adjacent to No.60, together with the gravelled driveway. No.60 has a right of access over the gravelled driveway.
A pedestrian right of access across front of the aforesaid Cottage leads to Number 59.
Given its size, the substantial gardens are a revelation backing directly onto Farmland with far reaching views over same.
The gardens are bounded by established hedging and predominately lawned with a variety of shrubs and established trees including a variety of fruit.
The Outbuilding comprises a store room with cupboard to the rear and there is a Greenhouse and Timber Shed.
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