18 Augustan Avenue| Shillingstone | Blandford Forum | DT11 0TX www.abbotandslater.co.uk The Village Thriving is definitely a word that describes the well positioned village of Shillingstone which features in the Doomsday Book 18 Augustan Avenue of 1086 as a settlement of 46 households with meadow, woodlands and a mill. The village is now somewhat bigger than that Shillingstone| Blandford Forum | DT11 0TX although it remains surrounded by glorious Dorset countryside and not far from the banks of the River Stour as it meanders towards Blandford. A visit to the village website confirms that the current villagers have diverse interests and the community supports a wide number of clubs and societies including a Tennis Club, Beekeepers, Scouts, Whist, and Gardening to name but a few. Like so many others, the village had a railway station for over a hundred years from 1863 to its closure in 1966. Having fallen into disrepair this is now undergoing extensive restoration by the  Immaculately Presented Shillingstone Station Project which is supported by the North Dorset Railway Trust. Certainly worth a visit!  Impressive Master Bedroom Suite with Location Dressing Area and En-suite Shower Room Shillingstone is located between the towns of Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum both of which offer a wide range of  2 Further Double Bedrooms, 1 En-suite shopping and cultural facilities. Doctors’ Surgeries, Dentists, Banks and larger supermarkets will be found in these towns.  Family Bathroom The village itself has a Parish Church, Petrol Station, Small Supermarket, Inn, Village Hall and Recreation Ground with football  Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room with Granite pitch, cricket square and tennis courts. worktops and Quality Integrated Appliances Communication  Sitting Room with doors to the Paved Located on the A357 Shillingstone offers good road links to the coast to the south and Sherborne to the North. London by Terrace and Garden road would be via the A303/M3 or alternatively Wimborne, Ringwood and the M27/M3. The mainline railway station at  Single Garage Gillingham offers regular rail links to London and the West Country.  Driveway parking Education  Sought after village with amenities This area of Dorset is particularly well known for its independent schools as well as local schools, which include Bryanston, The Property Clayesmore, Sherborne, Hanford, Knighton House, Milton Abbey and St Mary's Shaftesbury. There is an excellent primary school in the village as well as secondary schools in Blandford Forum and Sturminster Newton. Augustan Avenue is a stylish development of uniquely Leisure designed properties from Wyatt Homes, completed in If the clubs and societies within the village do not cater for your tastes then golf, riding, walking and swimming are all available 2010 and which are renowned for an outstanding build in the area. Sailing and watersports can be enjoyed at Poole and Weymouth with theatres and light entertainment on offer at quality. No. 18 has brick elevations under a tiled roof. It Bryanston, Wimborne, Poole and Bournemouth. offers stylish and versatile accommodation over 3 floors with well-proportioned rooms and a range of quality fixtures and fittings throughout including:  Engineered Timber Flooring to the Entrance Hall and Sitting Room  Oak veneered Internal Doors  Ornate Coved Ceilings  Modern and Stylish Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room with quality Integrated Appliances, Granite Worktops, Ceramic tiling to splash backs and floor  Superb fully tiled Bath and Shower Rooms  Molded Skirting and Architraves  Double Glazed windows throughout  Master Bedroom suite with Dressing area and En-suite Shower Room  Fitted carpets to the First and Second Floor Bedrooms, staircase and Landing areas  Impressive range of Storage Cupboards and Wardrobes  LED Lighting

Directions: From Sturminster Newton proceed to the bridge and turn left in the direction of Blandford Forum onto the A357, continue on this road for approximately 4 miles to the village of Shillingstone. Proceed past the garage and stores on the right hand side and continue towards Blandford through the village. Proceed past the Old Ox Inn on the left hand side and then take the second turning on the right into Augustan Avenue. Continue straight and No.18 will be seen on the right and recognizable from the ‘For Sale’ Board and our photographs. Services: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water, Drainage Local Authority: Dorset District Council. Council Tax Band: D Amount Payable 2019/20: £2006.16

Accommodation: Entrance: Timber Front Door with glazed Fan Light over leading to: Entrance Hall: Engineered Timber flooring, Staircase to First Floor, radiator, and recessed ceiling lights. Cloakroom/Utility Room: The Low level w.c. has been removed in order to make space for the washing machine and tumble drier, however, our clients say that this can be reinstated prior to completion if that is what the purchaser wants. Wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Kitchen/breakfast/Dining Room: Window to the front elevation. An extensive range of floor standing and wall mounted shaker style wooden units with travertine tiled walls, a granite worktop inset with one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, 4 ring gas hob, stainless steel extractor hood over and 2 ovens beneath. The units feature glazed display wall units with lighting, soft close drawers and recessed lighting over the worktops. There is space for an American style fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, ceramic floor tiles, recessed ceiling lights and radiator. Sitting Room: Window to the rear elevation and double doors leading to the terrace and rear garden. Engineered timber flooring, radiator and ceiling lights. Understairs storage cupboard. From The Entrance Hall, Staircase leads to First Floor Landing and Staircase to the 2nd Floor and Master Suite. Airing Cupboard housing the factory lagged hot water tank, slatted shelving. Recessed ceiling lights and radiator, staircase to Second Floor. Bedoom Two: Window to the front elevation. Range of built in wardrobes with mirrored panel, sliding doors and ample hanging space. Central ceiling lights and radiator. Ensuite Shower Room: Window to the front elevation. Shower cubicle with curved, glazed sliding door, overhead shower and fully tiled walls. Low level w.c, half pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror with lighting, shaver point, ladder style heated towel rail, ceramic wall and floor tiles. Bedroom Three: Window to the rear elevation. Central ceiling light and radiator. Family Bathroom: Window to the rear elevation. Modern white suite comprising large paneled bath with mood lighting, having mixer tap to one end, half pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, ladder style heated towel rail and ceramic tiles to walls and floor. Recessed ceiling lights. From the First Floor Landing, Staircase with return leads to Second Floor and: Master Bedroom Suite: Bedroom Area: Dual Aspect room with window to rear elevation offering distant views, Velux window to the side elevation. Hatch to loft space, central and recessed ceiling lights, radiator. Dressing Area: Has an extensive range of built in wardrobes to either side providing ample hanging space and shelving. Door leads to: En-Suite Shower Room: Window to the rear elevation. Shower cubicle with curved, glazed sliding door, overhead shower and fully tiled walls. Low level w.c, half pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror with lighting, shaver point, ladder style heated towel rail, ceramic wall and floor tiles.

OUTSIDE Garden: Rear garden with a terraced area accessed from the Lounge via double doors. Steps up from the terrace lead to a paved path with a gravelled area to one side and to the other, an area of astro turf forming the perfect lawn that never needs to be mown! The private garden is enclosed by close board fencing and large wooden double gates. Some flowering shrubs have been planted to soften the fencing and to provide colour and interest throughout the year. The front of the property has a paved path leading to the front door and to either side is a gravelled area ideal for pots. There is a small bed planted with shrubs to the side of the gravelled area. Outside lighting. Garage and Parking: A shared driveway from the road leads to large wooden double gates opening into the rear garden and a gravel Driveway which has parking for 1 vehicle. The Single Garage has up and over doors, power and light.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Abbot and Slater. Prior to making an appointment to view, the Agents strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey

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