Downlea House, Tarrant Gunville, Dorset, DT11 8JN

A charming three-bedroom detached property situated in the highly desirable village of Tarrant Gunville, offering a wonderful blend of character and practicality in a peaceful rural setting.

The property benefits from a detached double garage and is offered for sale with no onward chain. Entrance Hall: A bright and welcoming entrance hall featuring a practical tiled floor.

The hall provides access to the main living accommodation and includes a staircase leading to the first floor. A useful under-stairs storage cupboard offers convenient space for coats, shoes.

Lounge: A spacious and inviting lounge featuring a tiled floor and an attractive open fire, creating a warm and welcoming focal point.

The room benefits from triple-aspect views, allowing an abundance of natural light, and providing pleasant outlooks from multiple angles. Double doors open directly onto the patio area.

W/C: Ground floor cloakroom fitted with a low-level W/C and wash hand basin. The room features a tiled floor for easy maintenance and a window to the rear, providing natural light and ventilation.

Dining Room: A well-proportioned dining room featuring a tiled floor and windows to both the front and rear aspects, creating a bright and airy space with plenty of natural light.

The room retains character and charm with an original fireplace, currently blocked up.

Kitchen: A spacious and functional kitchen featuring a vinyl floor and windows to both the front and rear aspects, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the room.

Fitted with a range of base and wall units, the kitchen offers ample storage and workspace. There is space for a dishwasher, along with an electric oven.

A traditional oil-fired Aga remains in place and can still be used, providing both character and versatility.

The property has since been upgraded with an air source heat pump, offering an efficient modern heating system while retaining the charm of the original Aga.

Utility: A practical utility room providing additional space for laundry and household storage.

The room benefits from space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, making it ideal for everyday household needs.

A door leads directly to the front garden, offering convenient external access, while a further door opens into the conservatory.

Conservatory: A bright and versatile conservatory providing additional living space with pleasant views over the garden.

A radiator allows the room to be enjoyed throughout the year, while double doors open directly onto the patio area, creating an excellent space for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the connection between the home and garden.

Landing: A spacious first-floor landing with a window to the front aspect, allowing natural light to brighten the area.

The landing offers space for shelving or furniture, creating a practical and versatile area within the home. There is also access to the loft, providing additional storage potential.

Bedroom 1: A generous principal bedroom benefiting from a double-aspect outlook, creating a bright and airy feel with plenty of natural light.

The room features two built-in wardrobes, providing excellent storage, and enjoys direct access to the en-suite.

En suite: A well-appointed en-suite featuring a vinyl floor and fitted with a shower, low-level W/C, and wash hand basin. A heated towel radiator.

Window to the side aspect allows for natural light and ventilation. Bedroom 2: Window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 3: Window to rear aspect, built in wardrobe, with futher cupboard hoauing the hot water cyclinder.

Study: A useful study with a window to the front aspect, providing a pleasant and light workspace.

The room also includes a built-in cupboard housing a second hot water cylinder, which is believed to have originally been heated via the Aga, adding a feature of the property’s original heating system.

This versatile space is ideal for home working or use as a hobby room. Bathroom: A well-presented bathroom fitted with a vinyl floor, bath with tiled surround, low-level W/C, and wash hand basin.

A heated towel rail. Window to the rear aspect allows natural light and ventilation.

Outside: The property is approached via a gated entrance leading to a driveway providing off-road parking for two cars, with potential to create additional parking if required.

There is a detached double garage benefitting from light and power, offering excellent storage or workshop space.

Secluded and private garden, mainly laid to lawn with well-positioned patio areas ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining.

The garden retains characterful original boundary walls, adding charm and a sense of history to the outdoor space while still offering a good degree of privacy.

Agents note: The property has flooded in the past. Remedial and flood resilience measures have since been undertaken.