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A simply stunning Retirement residence located within the highly desirable North Dorset village of Iwerne Minster.
HOME FARM With beautiful views of the church spire towards the Blackmore Vale, Home Farm is an attractive collection of converted farm buildings, each with a rich sense of character, and all within walking distance of the highly popular village of Iwerne Minster.
Together with a bustling village shop (with PO counter), there is also a pub/hotel.
With its winding lanes, a chalk stream that runs through the village, the old pump and the parish church, the village has a quaint charm.
LOCATION Iwerne Minster has a well-supported church, regular bus service, popular pub, and an excellent shop containing the Post Office.
The village has plenty to offer: a Walking Group, Horticultural Society, Village Club (annual Panto, regular socials); and Clayesmore school welcomes visitors to Concerts Nearby is the Rushmore golf club, Shaftesbury Arts Centre, Salisbury - famed for its Cathedral, Theatre, and its array of shops & restaurants.
THE PROPERTY 17 Home Farm is one of several attractive houses in the village originally built by the owner of SS Titanic.
The property, set in peaceful grounds of 3.5 acres, with views over the Blackmore Vale, is spacious and welcoming.
Glass doors from the Entrance Hall open into the Sitting Room, with its underfloor heating and stylish fireplace. The Dining Room beyond looks out through French windows into the private garden.
The Kitchen is equipped with Wren fitments, a full-height freezer, matching fridge, and Bosch cooker. Upstairs, spacious Bedrooms - one en-suite - and a family bathroom, open off the Landing.
OUTSIDE Externally, the charming, private rear garden has flowering cherry, roses, and a lavender-lined path to the gate. The patio is ideal for alfresco meals.
The communal grounds are particularly pleasant, with colourful shrubs and trees including flowering cherries, benches to sit and enjoy the wildlife in the woodland, including owls, woodpeckers, jays, hares.
TENURE Leasehold 999 Year Lease that commenced in 1984 Ground Rent: £0 Service Charge:- £1,708 per quarter, includes personal response from the resident Managers, garden maintenance and grass mowing, window cleaning, gutter-clearing, rubbish collection, outside decoration, and personal alarm.
on-site cable provides all TV channels. SERVICES The property is warmed via electric underfloor and ceiling heating. Mains water and drainage are connected to the property.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset Council, Band E. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment, only with Boatwrights.
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