Ridge House is an impressive newly built detached home, situated in the desirable village of East Stour enjoying a peaceful village setting whilst remaining conveniently placed for the nearby towns of Gillingham and Shaftesbury. Gillingham provides a good range of everyday amenities together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Waterloo.
Completed in 2026 by the highly reputable local firm Acorn Builders, this beautiful home has been finished to an excellent standard throughout, offering generous and versatile living accommodation including three contemporary bathrooms, a single detached garage and an easy maintenance enclosed garden. Being newly built, the property also offers the reassurance of a 10-year build warranty, providing additional peace of mind for its new owners.
Upon entering a welcoming entrance hall, the ground floor features a double aspect, light and airy living room. There is a double aspect well designed kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of modern floor and wall units, including built in oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood above, integrated appliances and door to a good sized utility room. Double glazed French doors open onto the rear garden.
Bedroom four/study/office can be found on this floor with door to a beautifully designed en-suite shower room. To complete the layout on the ground floor is a cloakroom fitted with a low level W.C and hand wash basin.
The landing on the first floor has an airing cupboard and doors off to all rooms. Bedrooms 1 and 2 both enjoy their own en-suite shower rooms whilst bedroom 3 is served by a stylish family bathroom.
Outside, the property is approached from the main road via a shared access road, leading to Ridge House’s private tarmacadam driveway. The driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to a detached single garage, with the additional benefit of an EV charging point.
To the rear of the property is an easy maintenance enclosed, gated, rear garden.
This delightful modern home also benefits from an air source heat pump, underfloor heating throughout, no onward chain and the reassurance of an Advantage build warranty.
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, air source heat pump, electricity, and drainage. Local Authority: Dorset Council Council Tax Band: TBC Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Rating – TBC Please Note: All services, systems, and appliances listed in these particulars have not been tested, and therefore we cannot guarantee they are in working order. Prospective buyers or tenants must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information. Some details and images may have been prepared or enhanced using AI.
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