Guide price
£975,000
(£378/sq. ft)
5 bed detached house for saleWinterborne Houghton, Blandford Forum DT11
5 beds
3 baths
2 receptions
2,577 sq. ft
EPC Rating: C
Just added
Freehold
About this property
Wonderful views of surrounding countryside
Useful ground floor office or play room
Master suite with a dressing room and ensuite shower room
Totalling 0.62 of an acre
Landscaped rear garden with terracing
Electric & hot water generating solar panels
A beautifully renovated home boasting a modern kitchen dining room and a fantastic master suite. Enjoying far reaching countryside views with grounds totalling 0.62 of an acre in all.
Accommodation
Blackthorn House has been completely transformed by the current owners into a modern and well presented property. The heart of the home is the L shaped kitchen/dining room, which seamlessly flows to the landscaped rear garden. The kitchen comprises of wall and base units set with a quartz counter top and a contrasting central island which includes a breakfast bar. A range of fitted appliances are included comprising of an induction hob with built in extractor, smart oven, double ceramic sink with filtered hot water tap, dishwasher and space and plumbing for an American fridge freezer. There is a pantry and the utility room with space for white goods and an additional freestanding electric cooker. The dining area has French doors overlooking the rear garden and a sliding door to the hallway. The dual aspect sitting room is laid with wooden flooring with French doors and a recessed wood burner as a focal point to the room. The home office/play room provides an extra reception room or bedroom depending on need. Completing the ground floor is a fully tiled wet room comprising of a shower, w.c. And basin.
The first floor comprises of four double bedrooms, a particular feature is the guest bedroom, which is a generous room with a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes, and an ensuite shower room. The family bathroom has feature star tiled flooring and comprises of an L shaped bath with two overhead showers, dual sinks with a vanity unit and there is a separate cloakroom.
The top floor is arranged as a generous master suite, comprising of a spacious and light bedroom with feature wood panelling, a large dressing room with a comprehensive range of built in wardrobes and storage together with outstanding views of the garden and surrounding countryside. In addition there is a modern shower room benefitting from under floor heating, finished with patterned floor tiling and comprising of a large walk in shower, basin with wooden vanity unit and a w.c.
Outside
The property is approached by a stone driveway providing parking for several cars with access to the garage and a turning circle. The front garden is laid to lawn and bound by a perimeter fence and establishing plants. There is a generous side garden (believed to once have been identified as a plot for an additional dwelling) currently laid to lawn interspersed with fruit trees and bound by a maturing hedge. The rear garden has been tastefully landscaped and tiered, a patio adjoins the house with steps leading to a terrace with space for a hot tub and canopy (available by separate negotiation), landscaped pathways lead to the bottom boundary with elevated views of the garden, village and surrounding countryside enjoyed from a patio with space for outside furniture and ideal for evening meals watching the sunset.
Situation
Winterborne Houghton lies within a secluded valley. The area is designated as being an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and has its own village church. A mile away is Winterborne Stickland with a nursery, garage and inn. The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is approximately 6 miles. The larger towns of Poole and Bournemouth are approximately 21 and 28 miles distant respectively, whilst the town of Dorchester is approximately 17 miles.
Directions
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Services
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating and wood burner. Solar panels owned, generating electric with a feed in tariff and hot water.
Material Information
Dorset Council Tax Band - G
Tel: EPC -
The property comprises of two titles.
Accommodation
Blackthorn House has been completely transformed by the current owners into a modern and well presented property. The heart of the home is the L shaped kitchen/dining room, which seamlessly flows to the landscaped rear garden. The kitchen comprises of wall and base units set with a quartz counter top and a contrasting central island which includes a breakfast bar. A range of fitted appliances are included comprising of an induction hob with built in extractor, smart oven, double ceramic sink with filtered hot water tap, dishwasher and space and plumbing for an American fridge freezer. There is a pantry and the utility room with space for white goods and an additional freestanding electric cooker. The dining area has French doors overlooking the rear garden and a sliding door to the hallway. The dual aspect sitting room is laid with wooden flooring with French doors and a recessed wood burner as a focal point to the room. The home office/play room provides an extra reception room or bedroom depending on need. Completing the ground floor is a fully tiled wet room comprising of a shower, w.c. And basin.
The first floor comprises of four double bedrooms, a particular feature is the guest bedroom, which is a generous room with a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes, and an ensuite shower room. The family bathroom has feature star tiled flooring and comprises of an L shaped bath with two overhead showers, dual sinks with a vanity unit and there is a separate cloakroom.
The top floor is arranged as a generous master suite, comprising of a spacious and light bedroom with feature wood panelling, a large dressing room with a comprehensive range of built in wardrobes and storage together with outstanding views of the garden and surrounding countryside. In addition there is a modern shower room benefitting from under floor heating, finished with patterned floor tiling and comprising of a large walk in shower, basin with wooden vanity unit and a w.c.
Outside
The property is approached by a stone driveway providing parking for several cars with access to the garage and a turning circle. The front garden is laid to lawn and bound by a perimeter fence and establishing plants. There is a generous side garden (believed to once have been identified as a plot for an additional dwelling) currently laid to lawn interspersed with fruit trees and bound by a maturing hedge. The rear garden has been tastefully landscaped and tiered, a patio adjoins the house with steps leading to a terrace with space for a hot tub and canopy (available by separate negotiation), landscaped pathways lead to the bottom boundary with elevated views of the garden, village and surrounding countryside enjoyed from a patio with space for outside furniture and ideal for evening meals watching the sunset.
Situation
Winterborne Houghton lies within a secluded valley. The area is designated as being an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and has its own village church. A mile away is Winterborne Stickland with a nursery, garage and inn. The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is approximately 6 miles. The larger towns of Poole and Bournemouth are approximately 21 and 28 miles distant respectively, whilst the town of Dorchester is approximately 17 miles.
Directions
What3words///reported.erupts.undivided
Services
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating and wood burner. Solar panels owned, generating electric with a feed in tariff and hot water.
Material Information
Dorset Council Tax Band - G
Tel: EPC -
The property comprises of two titles.
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