3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11

A superbly presented Three-Storey cottage complimented by its brick built detached guest suite, range of outbuildings, large rear Garden and superb rural views.

Features include:-

* Solar panels
* Attractive grey UPVC double glazed windows
* Superb fitted Kitchen with built-in appliances
* White Bathroom/ Shower Room suite
* Two Reception Rooms
* 3 Double Bedrooms
* Detached guest suite
* Range of outbuildings
* Large Rear Garden
* Ample parking
* Rural views

Accommodation see floorplan

27 Durweston is an ex crown estate cottage with Colour washed elevations complimented by grey UPVC double glazed windows. Having been greatly improved by the present vendor, this property provides tastefully decorated, versatile living accommodation over three floor as well as a detached guest suite/ annex and a range of outbuildings all standing in the impressive gardens incorporating extensive parking.

A composite leaded light door gives access to the entrance lobby with laminate flooring extending throughout the ground floor. Stairs lead to first floor

The Sitting Room enjoys far reaching rural views with the focal point of the room being the woodburning stove set within the chimney breast with raised hearth and display mantle. In addition there is a useful deep fitted understairs cupboard with window.

A glazed sliding door leads through to the large kitchen extending to the full width of the cottage with an extensive range of modern base and wall units, offering cupboard and drawer storage complimented by work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. The one and a half bowl single drainer sink sits beneath the side facing window with uninterrupted views to the ancient fort of Hod Hill. The woodburning stove sits within the chimney breast with a display mantle above same and cupboard storage adjacent. Built in appliances include the AEG electric fan assisted oven, with Bosch four ring hob and cooker hood above same. In addition there is the built in upright fridge freezer and dishwasher with matching doors.

The Garden/ Dining room has an impressive vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows and bifold doors extending into the rear garden. The white bathroom suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap, fitted shower above same, low level WC and vanity wash hand basin with cupboard storage under.

On the first floor landing stairs extend to the second floor with cupboard storage under and there are double aspect windows both providing rural views.

The Principal Bedroom has a period fireplace and a window to rear aspect overlooks surrounding countryside. The second Double Bedroom also with period style fireplace enjoys uninterrupted views across the valley to the village of Durweston.

The white modern contempered shower room suite comprises a large vanity wash hand basin with cupboard storage under, oversized quadrant shower cubicle and push button low level WC.

On the second floor, is Bedroom 3 offering an impressive space with exposed 'A' frame timbers and four sets of Velux windows enjoying rural views to rear aspect. A further window to side aspect offers additional light.

Outside

Occupying a slightly elevated position, steps led to the front garden being laid to lawn with shrub border and partial hedged boundaries.
Gate leads to side area of garden with outside cold water tap and raised borders offering space for bin storage. Adjacent to the garden/ dining room is the paved patio with steps extending to an elevated paved and pebbled feature seating area making an ideal space for alfresco dining whilst looking across the valley to the village of Durweston.

The rear garden given its size is one of the undoubted features of this cottage offering an extensive lawn with flower shrub beds, mature trees including a variety of fruit trees and the soft fruit garden produces raspberries and blackberries. In the corner of the garden is a brick built outbuilding providing a useful log storage facility. Access via the five bar gate leads to the extensive parking and additional patio.

Within the gardens is the detached brick built Guest suite/annex with pitched slate roof,
offering a well-proportioned lounge with triple aspect windows and a bedroom with two wall lights and window to side. The shower room comprises a quadrant shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard storage under and low level wc. In addition there is the further outbuilding with 14 solar panels mounted on the slate roof. The outbuilding incorporates the home office offering rural views and adjacent workshop/ store room. To rear of same are two additional store cupboards.

Durweston is a sought after village surrounded by beautiful countryside ideal for walking and riding. There is a church, schools and recreational ground. The market town of Blandford Forum with its good shopping and travel facilities is approximately 2 miles distance.