Situated in the popular village of East Stour, this spacious and versatile detached chalet bungalow offers generous accommodation arranged over two floors, with lovely countryside views to the front, a flexible layout and an enclosed, low-maintenance rear garden.
The property is approached via the front entrance, which opens into a central hallway providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and base units, providing worktop space and room for everyday dining. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, both enjoying natural light, together with a modern shower room fitted with a walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.
To the rear, a useful sun room/utility room provides additional space for laundry appliances and enjoys access to the garden. A further sitting/dining room offers a comfortable area to relax or entertain, featuring a wood-burning stove and doors opening towards the rear garden, allowing plenty of natural light into the room.
An additional sun room is accessed from the attached garage, offering further flexibility for a variety of uses.
Stairs lead to the first floor, where there are two further rooms, currently arranged as a bedroom and a studio/home office. Both benefit from velux windows, with the studio providing a particularly pleasant space for those working from home or looking for a hobby room. A family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation, fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and WC.
The property offers a great deal of flexibility, making it suitable for a range of buyers looking for comfortable village living with the benefit of adaptable accommodation.
To the front, the property enjoys an attractive outlook across open countryside, with far-reaching views over neighbouring fields.
A driveway provides off-road parking and access to the attached garage, whilst a low stone wall with decorative wrought-iron railings and a pedestrian gate forms the front boundary.
The enclosed rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged with ease of maintenance in mind, featuring paved seating areas, decorative gravel, raised planting beds and established shrubs. The garden provides a pleasant and private feeling space for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining, with direct access from the living accommodation.
The combination of generous parking, an attached garage, manageable outside space and beautiful countryside views makes this an appealing home in a sought-after village setting.
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East Stour is a well-served village with two public houses, a farm shop, coffee shop, restaurant, and an active local community. It lies amidst the attractive rolling countryside of the Blackmore Vale. The nearby town of Gillingham, approximately 2 miles away, provides a comprehensive range of everyday facilities including supermarkets such as Waitrose, a variety of shops and services, and a mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo. The A30, about half a mile from the village, offers convenient access to Shaftesbury, Sherborne, and Salisbury. The A303, situated just north of Gillingham, provides excellent road connections to Yeovil and the south coast. The surrounding area is well regarded for its choice of both state and independent schools and offers an abundance of countryside ideal for walking and riding.
Services: Mains Water, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ Council Tax Band: D
Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: C
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The property benefits from solar panels registered with EDF under the Feed-in Tariff scheme, which the vendors advise currently generates approximately £850–£1,000 per year in payments. The agreement is transferable to the new owners.
Electric heating and a Fischer Aqua Efficient hot water system are installed, with individually controlled heaters and a smart bathroom heater. The hot water system was replaced in 2026 and has approximately four years of warranty remaining.
The property also benefits from full-fibre broadband supplied by Wessex Internet, mains electricity and metered water.
All information has been provided by the vendors and should be verified by purchasers.
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