Donkey Lane

A great chance to purchase an individual five bedroom detached family home with over 2700 sq. ft (255 sq. m) of accommodation, sitting in private grounds of about 0.4 acres and enjoys an elevated position, which commands a fabulous far reaching view over the Blackmore Vale countryside. The property lies at the end of a no through adopted lane shared with just one other dwelling, backing onto open countryside and located in the small hamlet of Broad Oak. The property was built in 1998 of traditional construction designed by the current owners to fulfil their needs and was intended to be their forever home, as such the property was finished with high quality fixtures and fittings with many rooms having their own sole feature. This has included a most wonderful welcoming reception hall, which opens to an impressive central galleried landing and provides an ideal location for a real Christmas tree, the sitting room has a Victorian cast iron fireplace dating to the 1880s (The Arts) and there are feature arched and porthole windows. In addition, many of the windows have a Fleur de Lys decorative design, which is also incorporated to the outside railings. This lovely home offers well proportioned rooms that provide multi-functional usage that can easily be adapted to suite many needs. The double garage and workshop could be converted (subject to the necessary permissions) to create an annexe for a dependent relative. The property also benefits from oil fired central heating with dual zone control and individually controlled radiators, double glazing and is on mains drainage. The property must be viewed to truly appreciate what it can provide with plenty of room for an existing or growing family looking for country living and with plenty of external space for children and pets to let off steam.

Energy Efficiency Rating D - Council Tax Band F - Freehold - Mains Drainage

Donkey Lane, Broad Oak -

The Property -

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - From the drive a useful porch, which has a part vaulted ceiling and feature timbers, gives access to a most welcoming reception hall with stairs rising to a central galleried landing and access to most of the ground floor rooms. The sitting room benefits from a double aspect with open antique fireplace, sliding patio door out to the paved sun terrace and door to the conservatory, which boasts a fabulous outlook to the adjoining countryside. Double sliding doors open to the formal dining room and to the combined kitchen/breakfast room. This is fitted with a range of Farmhouse style kitchen units, integrated appliances, which include a fridge/freezer and separate under counter fridge and freezer plus dishwasher and there is a brick built chimney breast to house a range style cooker. In addition, there is a good sized utility. Also on the ground floor there is a store room and double bedroom with en-suite shower room. An inner hall provides access to the oil fired boiler cupboard and the airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder and has an immersion heater plus door to the shower room - ideal for mucky children or pets. Plus a further guest toilet, which is off the main hall.

First Floor - A fabulous central galleried landing allows access to all first floor accommodation and stairs rising to the second floor. There is a good sized fitted family bathroom with spa bath, shower cubicle and combination low level WC and wash hand basin as well as a separate shower room. There are three double bedrooms, two with fitted bedroom furniture and a further generously sized single bedroom with fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers. The main bedroom also has an en-suite shower room and sliding patio doors out to the balcony to enjoy a great view over the adjoining countryside. In addition, there is a further reception room - the balcony room that also has sliding patio door out to the balcony, which enjoys those stunning views.

Second Floor - On this floor there is a landing with access to storage and door that opens into a large office with built in furniture and spiral staircase leading down to the balcony room below.

Outside -

Double Garage And Parking - 5.66m'' x 6.48m'' (18'7'' x 21'3'') - At the end of the lane two brick pillars denote the entrance to the drive and could, if required, be used to hang gates. The gravelled drive offers plenty of parking and is edged by borders planted with a variety of shrubs and fuchsias. There is also a double garage with two up and over doors, with light and power and staircase rising to a first floor, also incorporating a workshop, again with light, power and water ( 3.99 m x 1.85 m - 13'1'' x 6'1'') plus window to the side and door to the front, which opens to space that has a connecting door to the main house and orchard area. The garage provides an opportunity, if required to convert to an annexe for a dependent relative.

The Grounds - The property sits in private grounds that extend to about 0.4 of an acre with a large lawn to the side where there is an orchard planted with a variety of apple trees - Bramley, Russet and Warrior and a Victoria plum tree. The lawns have splendid far reaching views over the adjacent farmland. From the conservatory, facing west, there is a paved raised sun terrace, which again boasts a fabulous outlook. In addition, there is a summerhouse, solid timber shed and a small tool shed. The oil tank is located to the back of the garage. The property boasts a sunny aspect, which takes full advantage of the sun's changing position enjoying the sunset over the fields.

The Location -

Broad Oak - The property is situated in the small elevated hamlet of Broad Oak, which has access to some beautiful countryside walks, including, Piddles Wood and of historical interest, Fiddleford Manor and the Trailway are not far away. Just a mile away is Sturminster Newton, a small market town in the heart of the Blackmore Vale. Steeped in history and tradition, the town still has a Monday Market as well as a yearly cheese festival and offers a combination of country and town living. There are a range of independent shops and chain stores, doctor and dentist surgeries, schooling for all ages and a variety of entertainment venues, which include The Exchange where many events are hosted. The village is close to excellent communication links and with easy access of major towns - all within about 10 miles away and include the Georgian town of Blandford and the hilltop town of Shaftesbury plus Sherborne and Gillingham, both of which, have mainline train stations.

Directions -

From Sturminster Newton - Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceed over the bridge and turn left heading towards Blandford. At the Bull Inn take a right turn signposted Broad Oak. Continue along this road for about a mile and turn right into Donkey Lane where the property will be found on the left hand side at the end of the lane. Postcode DT10 2HG



Marketed by: Morton New, Sturminster Newton