4 bedroom house

A substantial bungalow, located in the heart of the rural Dorset hamlet of Twyford, settled in approximately 1 acre.


Situated in the heart of the highly sought after hamlet of Twyford, just a short distance from both Fontmell Magna and Shaftesbury, Springbank offers spacious accommodation on a single level. Boasting nearly a one acre plot in total, and offering scope to further develop. The property comprises, entrance porch and large entrance hall that provides access to the majority of rooms. The kitchen, sitting and dining rooms are all located adjacent to each other and all the bedrooms and bathroom are situated at the end of the hall. The master bedroom boasts a rear aspect over the garden and an en-suite shower room. A utility room leading to the integral garage with power and water, is currently accessed via bedroom 4 / study. The sitting room benefits from a double aspect and feature fireplace with wood burning stove. The kitchen includes ample floor and wall units with a door to the triple aspect dining room with door and view over the rear garden.

SITUATION
Springbank is located within the rural hamlet of Twyford predominately characterised by farms and period properties nestling in undulating countryside within the Blackmore Vale. The towns of Shaftesbury and Gillingham lie to the north where there are a range of services to cater for most everyday requirements including a health centre, public libraries, shops, cafes and Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets. There is a main line railway station at Gillingham providing services to London Waterloo, whilst the A303 and A350 provide good road access to London via the M3. The area is well known for the large choice of good State and Independent primary and secondary schools and a variety of outdoor and countryside activities including golf, cycling, shooting and horse riding. The Jurassic Coast can be reached in around 30 minutes by car.

OUTSIDE
A tarmacadam driveway leads to the front of the property where there is ample parking and access to the garage with electric ‘up and over’ door. 0.4 acres of front and rear garden surround the property, currently predominantly laid to lawn, and fully enclosed on all sides with mature hedge boundaries. Behind the garage a vegetable patch, soft fruit frame and housing for the oil tank. A stone patio stretches the length of the rear of the property and provides an ideal space for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The 0.59-acre paddock sits adjacent to the property and benefits from it own private vehicular access via a metal five bar gate. Again predominantly laid to lawn, the paddock also houses a substantial dew pond and young orchard.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band E.
EPC: D

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water.

DIRECTIONS
From Shaftesbury, drive along the B3091 (St John’s Hill ). At the bottom turn left towards Twyford. following the road over the brook and up the hill. Spring Bank is situated on the right hand side.
From Blandford, drive north on the A350. After Fontmell Magna, turn left to Twyford. At the end of the road turn right and the property will be on your left.
Post Code SP7 0JF
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Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Shaftesbury