The Forge House King’s Stag The Forge House King’s Stag, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AZ

An attractive double fronted and individually built four bedroom family home with secure gardens, double garage and detached former stable with potential for conversion STPP. EPC Band E. No Onward Chain.

Description Forge House was built in the early 1900’s of local King Stag brick elevations under a tiled roof. Testament to the homely nature of the property, Forge House has been in the current vendors ownership for almost 50 years. This much loved and versatile home is well located to the centre of the village and although in need of modernisation, offers enormous potential to enhance and add value. The former stable/workshop has potential for autonomous annexe accommodation (subject to any necessary planning consents). As expected for the age

of the property, all rooms are well proportioned with good to create ground floor bedroom or annexe ceiling heights and plenty of natural light. A welcoming accommodation if so required. Upstairs are four central hallway provides access to three welcoming bedrooms, three of which are of good double reception rooms. The main reception room runs the proportions. The bedrooms are served by a bathroom and length of the original build, being dual aspect with feature separate WC. The bathroom is fitted with a wood fireplace and electric fire inset. This room serves well as a panelled bath with shower attachment over, bidet and sitting/dining room with accommodation flowing through vanity basin unit. There is opportunity for an en-suite if so to the kitchen. Although in need of modernisation, the desired. The property is offered with no onward chain and kitchen is well fitted with a comprehensive range of base benefits from oil central heating and double glazing. and wall units, twin sink and drainer unit, space for Outside electric double oven and free standing fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine, door to gardens. To the front is an attractive box hedge and a pedestrian gate provides access to the property, with level lawn and Returning to the hallway a further two interlinking access to the secure side/rear gardens, garage, former reception rooms allow for adaptable living stable and parking. Driveway parking is located adjacent accommodation with access to a utility and separate to the prefabricated double garage, fitted with power and shower and cloakroom. This area could easily be adapted remote operated garage door. The rear gardens are

secure and private with areas of lawn, floral borders and specimen trees. Storage is well catered for with a brick garden store, green house and former stable. The former stable and cart shed currently offers excellent storage but with investment could be a most useful ancillary unit providing additional bedroom and living accommodation. Situation Forge House is well located to the centre of the village, next to the garage and petrol station. King’s Stag is a pleasant semi-rural village in the heart of the Blackmore Vale countryside with an Inn, Micro Dairy and garage with shop. The general area is predominantly farming/ semi-rural with numerous footpaths to enjoy the countryside. The pretty Abbey town of Sherborne is 7 miles to the north and the County Town of Dorchester is 16 miles to the south with a wide range of facilities for education, entertainment, health and leisure can be found including golf at Came Down, Folke and Sherborne, Dorchester cricket, football and rugby clubs and sailing in the Olympic waters of Portland and Weymouth. Communications are excellent, with main line railway links to London Waterloo from Dorchester, Sherborne and Gillingham, cross channel services at Poole, airports at Bournemouth, Bristol and Exeter and there is a very effective road network. Services All mains services less gas. Oil fired central heating. Directions From Sherborne head south on the A352 turning left onto the A3030 signposted Bishop’s Caundle. Continue along this road passing through the villages of Alweston and Bishop’s Caundle. On exiting Bishop’s Caundle continue a short distance taking a right hand turn onto the B3143 signposted King Stag, where the property will be located on your right hand side next to the petrol filling station. IMPORTANT NOTICE

For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt. 23 Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AQ 3 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PT Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01769 574500 | Ref: STM180130 Tel: 01935 813577 | Ref: SHE190012

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