Milton Abbas Blandford Forum gth.net Milton Abbas Blandford Forum DT11 0AZ

An exquisite grade II detached former Gate Lodge which has been beautifully extended and renovated by the present vendors to provide a stunning 3 bedroom home with secluded garden on the outskirts of this historic village between Dorchester and Blandford Forum.

Guide Price £550,000

Description Originally dating from the mid-19th century and being the former lodge to the Park, Hill Lodge has attractive elevation of coursed brick and flint with ornamental bargeboards and gable finials under a tiled roof which include fish-scale tiling. Extended to the side and rear to match the original the whole now provides a well appointed home of great character on the outskirts of Milton Abbas.

A tiled verandah with timber posts and half glazed front door opens to the entrance hall with a stone style tiled

floor. Adjacent to the door to the kitchen is the double Outside linen cupboard, store cupboard, cloakroom and utility room. The kitchen/dining room is beautifully fitted with a A shared vehicular access leads to 2 car parking spaces range of solid oak fronted base and wall units with and and the single garage. granite worksurfaces, chinaware sink and Everhot range. The oak style laminated floor with steps drops down to a To the front and side there is traditional park style snug with dresser style storage, door to outside and fencing, pedestrian gate and path to the front veranda and double doors to the sitting room which has a vaulted lawned gardens. A path with the oil storage tank leads to ceiling, feature fireplace with a multi fuel stove and the side and the wide paved path/sitting area from the double doors out to the private sun terrace. side entrance. There is a timber store shed. The path then leads to the sun terrace approached from the sitting Each of the bedrooms are doubles with the master room. The secluded, lawned rear garden is enclosed by overlooking the front garden, the second looking to the evergreen hedging and enjoys an almost westerly aspect side and the third overlooking the rear garden. The bathroom has a white suite together with a tiled floor.

The whole has oil fired central heating. Situation The village of Milton Abbas dates back to 1773 when building commenced at the instruction of Lord Milton as part of the transfer of the old town of Middleton originally located within the grounds of Milton Abbey. It famous for its Abbey, public school and picturesque Main Street of thatched cottages, with local facilities including a farm shop, public house and Doctors surgery. The County Town of Dorchester lies approximately 12 miles to the south west, with facilities including rail link to London Waterloo. The historic market towns of Blandford Forum, approximately 8 miles, and Sherborne are also close-by. The A 303/M3 link to London is about 22 miles away, and there is an International Airport at Bournemouth (about 24 miles).

There is a ferry service to France from Poole Port (about 20 miles). The Jurassic World Heritage Coast lies about 15 miles to the south and the stunning National Trust Beaches at Studland are also within easy reach by car.

Services & Outgoings Main water, electricity and drainage.

Dorset Council tax band D

Directions Leave Dorchester on the A35 towards Poole, leaving the Puddletown bypass at the exit signposted to A354 Blandford Forum. Proceed to the village of Milborne St Andrew, and then in the centre of the village turn left signposted Milton Abbas. Follow through to the top of the village turning left at the junction. The property will found on the left hand side just before Catherines Well.

45 High West Street Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UT

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01305 268786 Ref: DOR190125 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. gth.net