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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · SP7 0AG
For saleListed 147 days
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About
MINT BARN is a fantastic two double bedroom link detached property forming part of an intimate courtyard development made up of former stone farm outbuildings that were creatively converted in the late 1990’s.
The property has been loved and enjoyed by the same owner since 2006 and is presented in good order through out with the spacious accommodation comprising two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen.
The property offers a new owner the opportunity to enjoy an easy to maintain property in a quiet semi rural location that’s still only a short distance from the centre of Shaftesbury.
Further benefits include a spacious car port, allocated visitor parking and no onward chain. Early viewings are highly recommended to avoid missing out!
APPROACHED Via easy pull in from the lane onto a shared driveway leading to a large central parking apron and turning space.
A wooden gate leads into the courtyard garden with a wooden part glazed stable door opening into: KITCHEN ( 16’ x 7’6 ) The kitchen is a good size that’s well equipped and fitted with a range of light wood grain wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with contrasting roll edge work tops over, inset sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, inset four ring gas hob with extractor fan over and oven under, tiled splash backs, under counter space for washing machine, space for tall fridge freezer, ceramic tiled floor, wooden double glazed window to front aspect, inset ceiling spot lights, radiator, cupboard housing electric consumer unit, wall mounted Worcester boiler, archway into: DINING HALL ( 16’ x 12’ ) Is of excellent proportions with solid wooden flooring, wooden double glazed window and door to front aspect, radiator, ample space for a large dining table and chairs, door into shower room, stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, glazed wooden double doors lead into: SITTING ROOM ( 15’5 x 15’2 ) An impressive room with solid wooden flooring, chimney breast with an attractive red brick fireplace housing a gas flame effect wood burner that creates a cosy focal point, radiators, TV point, wooden double glazed window and door opens onto the courtyard garden.
SHOWER ROOM: Matching white suite comprising a fully tiled glazed corner shower enclosure with wall mounted shower fittings, low level wc and a pedestal wash hand basin.
Wooden flooring, radiator, extractor fan.
OPEN PLAN LANDING ( 15’ x 9’ ) The stairs rise from the ground floor to a large open landing area that could also serve as a dressing area or study space, built in double wardrobe, radiator, Velux window, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, doors to further rooms.
BEDROOM ONE ( 12’3 x 9’4 ) A good sized double bedroom with wooden double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, deep built in double wardrobe, eaves storage.
BEDROOM TWO ( 10’11 x 11’ ) Another ample sized double bedroom with radiator, Velux window, eaves storage cupboard.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Matching white suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with telephone style shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc.
Velux window, radiator, part tiled walls and splash backs.
OUTSIDE: The courtyard garden is of a manageable size being laid to flagstones and enclosed by a mid height stone wall enjoying a sunny south facing aspect, ample space for outdoor seating.
The property is a ramblers dream with nearby easy access to open fields and foot paths putting the countryside right on the door step.
CARPORT: A fully covered car port providing parking for one vehicle with access to useful loft storage above. SERVICES: Mains drainage, electric, gas, water, TV and telephone.
TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX BAND: D EPC Rating: C
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