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Misty Law, Shillingstone Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset Guide Price £1,125,000 Freehold Misty Law, Shillingstone Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset Guide Price £1,125,000 Freehold A highly desirable country house standing within its own beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 2 acres. Misty Law Shillingstone Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset Edge of village detached house Flexible accommodation of over 3000 sq ft 25' triple aspect sitting room Dining room with doors to garden room Garden room opening to south facing terrace 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 e/s) Wonderful mature gardens and grounds Double garage and store Close to amenities of two sought after villages In all 2.02 acres Accommodation Please see floor plan. Viewing Strictly by appointment through Symonds & Sampson Sturminster Newton office on 01258 473766 SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The Property Misty Law is set within its own gardens and grounds in a superb edge of village location surrounded by delightful Dorset Countryside and with wonderful views towards Hambledon Hill. The house is believed to have been built in 1960 of rendered elevations under tiled roofs with double glazed windows throughout. The house offers flexible, easily managed, well-proportioned accommodation with the capacity to house an additional family member in their own accommodation if required. The front door opens into the hall with a staircase to the first floor and doors to the kitchen and principal reception rooms. The kitchen has a good range of wall mounted and floor standing units, display cupboards, worksurfaces and a Range with one electric oven and one gas oven with gas hob above. From the kitchen a door leads to the garden room which is south facing with a triple aspect and a lovely all year round room. French doors from the garden room open out to the South facing terrace and a second set of internal double doors lead to the dining room which is also accessed from the hall. The sitting room is a wonderful triple aspect light and bright 25' room with wood burning stove in stone fireplace and south facing bay window with French doors to the terrace. From the hall there is an opening which leads to a utility room which also acts as a link to the attached annexe which has its own door. SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT On the ground floor there is a cloakroom and family room / Situation There are many bridleways and footpaths and consequently snug with a Gazco electric fire and doors to the garden. Situated between Okeford Fitzpaine and Shillingstone, the some of the best walking and riding countryside is right on house is easily accessible to the neighbouring towns of the doorsteps along the Wessex Ridgeway. The area is well The stairs lead to a first floor sitting room or good sized study Blandford, Sturminster Newton and Sherborne and the larger served with by a number of independent schools, these with a balcony and a double bedroom with ensuite shower centres of Poole, Bournemouth and the Cathedral city of include Bryanston, Clayesmore, Hanford, Port Regis, Canford, room. On the first floor of the main side of the house is a 21' Salisbury, all of which offer an extensive range of shops, Milton Abbey and the Sherborne Schools. triple aspect master bedroom overlooking the garden with an schools, recreational and cultural facilities. Mainline rail ensuite shower room. There are two further double connections are from Gillingham and Salisbury to London Directions bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom. The Waterloo. From Shaftesbury head towards Blandford on the A350. well planned accommodation provides light and spacious When you get to the traffic lights at Durweston, take the right rooms which are ideally suited to entertaining and larger Both Shillingstone and Okeford Fitzpaine have between them hand turning over the bridge and onto the A357 towards family gatherings. a good range of day to day requirements which include Sturminster Newton. After approximately 3.5 miles you will village grocery stores, post office, fuel station, pubs, churches come in to Shillingstone. Pass the fuel station on the left and Outside the gardens and grounds are a delight with the plot and each have excellent primary schools. The nearby market take the first left hand turning next to the War Memorial being just over 2 acres. towns of Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum between signposted to Okeford Fitzpaine. After approximately 0.5 of a them provide Doctors, Dentists and a minor injuries hospital. mile, Misty Law can be found on the right hand side. There is also a Doctor's surgery and Pharmacy in the nearby village of Child Okeford. SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Outside Services The property is approached via a five bar automated gate and Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. cattle grid giving access to a sweeping gravel drive which Private drainage by Treatment Plant. Gas fired central heating continues to the house where there is ample parking for system. several cars. To the rear is a garage block which comprises two car bays with electronically operated doors and an Local Authority adjoining garden machinery store. The gardens are a real Dorset Council Tel: 01258 454111 delight, providing all year round colour, variety and interest. Council Tax Band: G There are neat, well maintained lawns, well stocked herbaceous borders and flowerbeds, interspersed with Tenure ornamental and specimen trees. There is an orchard and a Freehold productive kitchen garden with greenhouse, soft fruits and vegetable cages. French doors from the garden room open on GWB May 2021 Revised September 2021 to a terrace and gravel seating area overlooking the pond and taking full advantage of the southerly aspect. SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE: Symonds & Sampson LLP and their Clients give notice that: 01258 473766 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These Symonds & Sampson LLP particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary DT10 1DU Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds & Sampson have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. [email protected] www.symondsandsampson.co.uk .
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