3 bed detached house for sale

Fifehead Neville, Sturminster Newton DT10

A fine example of a restored former chapel in a rural village with outstanding southerly views to the hills in the distance and unusually over an acre of grounds with separate lane access.

The Property

The Old Chapel is a fine example of a converted former chapel in a lovely rural village. The house has been lovingly maintained with great attention to detail and unusually has over an acre of land with separate lane access. The entrance hall doubles as the dining hall, open plan to the kitchen which offers a breakfast bar leading to wall and floor units with an oil fired Stanley range, electric oven and induction hob as well as the usual other appliances. Beyond is the boot room / conservatory which leads to the south facing garden. The sitting room has vaulted ceilings giving great light. A fine stone fire surround houses the wood burning stove, parquet flooring gives stature and there is a hand crafted workstation / bookshelves along one wall. Behind the stairs and out of sight is the 2nd bedroom wing with adjacent shower room.

Upstairs is a galleried landing with the principal bedroom having built in wardrobes of great depth and a feature stained glass round window. A small single 3rd bedroom is one end of the landing with the bathroom to the other. The bathroom has a rain shower over the bath and a Velux window giving some access to a flat roof but also the view.

Outside

Set in an outstanding location with 180 degree views south towards Bulbarrow, Ibberton and Okeford Hills, The Old Chapel has some 1.25 acres of land and garden. The house is raised up and set back from the village lane with a parking space, shed with power and a very pretty, low maintenance garden either side of the rising steps. The south facing garden to the rear is accessed from either the conservatory, sitting room or the side access. Immediately behind the house is a designated patio area for al fresco entertaining and draws in the southerly distant views. The land abuts the garden dividing into well defined areas and outbuildings. These include a summer house with power, machinery store in the form of a stable, 2nd shed with power and water supply and three log stores in total all facing onto a good level grass area. Beyond here is the orchard with plum and apple trees as well as native species of Oak, Lime, Rowan and Silver Birches. Access to this land is from the house or an electric 5-bar gate accessing the village lane.

Situation

Fifehead Neville is a hamlet close to the village of Hazelbury Bryan, situated in mid Dorset and surrounded by rolling, lightly wooded countryside. It has a pub and village shop, the situation is unspoilt and peaceful. It is about 4 miles distant of Sturminster Newton which offers an excellent range of facilities; the old market square retains its appeal with an array of individual shops which include an excellent butcher/delicatessen, greengrocer, electrical retailer and the renowned Harts emporium. The larger centres of Sherborne, Bournemouth, Poole and Bath are all within easy commuting distance. The surrounding countryside is some of the finest in the country and designated as a National Landscape; the Blackmore Vale retains its rural character and provides an abundance of excellent walking and riding.

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Services

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage to a soakaway. Oil fired central heating system installed in 2025 as well as an oil fired Stanley range

Material Information

Standard & ultrafast broadband is available. Wessex Internet provide full fibre internet
There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
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Council Tax Band: D