Abbot & Slater

Fourgables Field Lane, Kington Magna, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5EP

Unique Detached Bungalow set in Gardens and Grounds of 3.31 acres and offering stunning and far reaching views of the surrounding Countryside. Detached Double Garage, and Separate Workshop/Store offering potential for a number of uses STTNC. Leisure There was tremendous attention to detail Surrounded by glorious countryside walking throughout the construction process which was and riding are high on the agenda for some The Village carried out to a very high standard. Ceiling whilst there are golf courses at Sherborne, Kington Magna is a popular Dorset village, heights throughout the property are 8’6 (2.6m) Tollard Royal and Blandford. Clubs and Spacious Entrance Hall, 7 miles from Shaftesbury in the heart of the adding a feeling of light and space to the ac- societies are available within the village and Blackmore Vale. This area was described very commodation and all windows with the surrounding area with most tastes being Sitting Room with wood well by Thomas Hardy as “the vale of the little exception of the patio window are mahogany. catered for. National Hunt Racing at burning stove, Dining Room, dairies” because of the productive pastureland it Externally the bungalow and outbuilding have Wincanton and Taunton with Flat Racing at provides. The village has an active Village Hall been designed to require no maintenance to Bath and Salisbury. Kitchen, Utility Room, and charming Church of All Saints is in the Early gable verges. Master Bedroom with English style and has a square embattled tower. Possibly requiring some updating, this Education The views from the church grounds are both far property is of exceptional build quality and is State senior schools are to be found in Ensuite Shower Room, reaching and spectacular. The Western edge of presented in very good order throughout. Gillingham, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton 2 further Double Bedrooms the Parish borders with Somerset and the Externally the 3.31 acres of gardens and and Shaftesbury. Private schools in the area adjoining Parish of Buckhorn Weston has the grounds are an absolute delight with our include the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, and Family Bathroom. award winning Inn, The Stapleton Arms. clients having created a wonderful parkland Bryanston, Port Regis, Hazelgrove, Sandroyd Workshop/Store, Detached setting to the rear elevation with wonderful and Canford to name but a few. The Property views of the surrounding Countryside beyond Double Garage and Purchased by the current owners some 25 years on all sides. An array of specimen trees worthy Directions Landscaped Gardens and ago the plot consisted of an extraordinarily of an arboretum including, oaks, maples, From the traffic lights at Henstridge proceed large garden and dilapidated bungalow. Our hornbeams, malus, alders, chestnuts, hollies, towards Shaftesbury on the A30 and turn left Grounds which enjoy a south vendors then obtained Planning permission to mountain ash and cherries lend colour, interest onto Common Lane, sign posted Kington westerly aspect. demolish the existing property and replace it and texture to the gently sloping rear garden Magna and Buckhorn Weston. Continue with a well thought out cross shaped which is a magnet for wildlife and birds. around to the right and on into South Street bungalow to increase the natural light into all This is a must view property to appreciate its and at the 4 way junction turn right into Field rooms and create an exceptionally spacious setting, the quality of build and potential that it Lane, sign posted as a no through lane, where Entrance Hall off which the accommodation possesses. A real gem, which offers space and Four Gables will be found on the right can be found. versatility for the next owner. hand side. The bungalow has Shearstone elevations under a pitched clay tile roof whilst the Detached Communication Double Garage has Ibstock Golden Multi brick There is a mainline train service to London elevations under a double hipped clay tiled Waterloo and the West Country approximately roof. An old outbuilding has been replaced to 3.5 miles away in Gillingham. London can be create a detached Workshop/Store which has reached by car via the A303/M3 link. There cavity walls, an insulated roof space, power are also good road links to the larger conurba- and light. This exceptional space offers tions of Poole, Bournemouth and the Jurassic potential for a number of uses including games coastline. The towns of Sherborne, Blandford, or craft room, home office or Annexe Potential Shaftesbury and Gillingham are within easy subject to the necessary consents. driving distance. Kitchen: Dual Aspect with windows to the front and Utility Room: Window to the rear elevation. Good side elevations. Excellent range of floor standing units range of floor standing and wall mounted units with with complementary wood effect worktops having complimentary wood effect worktops having inset inset double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Space and tap over. Integrated appliances include an electric hob plumbing for washing machine, Terrazzo floor tiles, and under counter electric oven. There is space and for tiled splash backs and part tiled walls, ceiling light. a full height fridge freezer. Grant oil fired condensing Part glazed door to Porch and side of the property. boiler, Terrazzo floor tiles, tiled splash backs and fluorescent tube lighting.

Entrance Hall

Accommodation: (Please see floor plan for approximate measurements).

Part Glazed Mahogany Front Door to: Spacious Entrance Hall: Hatch to loft space, ceiling lights, triple doors to coat hanging and storage cupboards and further storage cupboard with double doors.

Sitting Room: Triple Aspect with far reaching views and views over the rear garden. Multi fuel stove set on a quarry tiled plinth, radiators and 3 ceiling lights.

Dining Room: Window to the rear elevation with views over the grounds and countryside beyond. Radiator and central ceiling light.

Sitting Room Dining Room Kitchen

Utility Room Family Bathroom Family Bathroom: Opaque glazed window to the side elevation. Grey suite consisting of a panelled bath, low level w.c., and pedestal wash hand basin. Terrazzo floor tiles and fully tiled bath surround with part tiled walls to the remainder of the room. Radiator. Master Bedroom: Dual Aspect with windows to the Front and Side elevations. Fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers. Radiator and ceiling lights. Ensuite Shower Room: Opaque glazed window to the side elevation. Fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Radiator and Terrazzo floor tiles.

Master Bedroom

Bedroom 2: Dual Aspect with Bedroom 3: Dual Aspect with windows to the side and rear window to the side and front elevations. Built in wardrobe with elevations. Radiator and ceiling double doors, radiator and ceiling lights. lights. Outside The property is approached from Field Lane (a no through lane) via double Iroko gates supported on brick and tiled piers. The driveway provides parking for a number of cars in front of the:

Detached Double Garage: With up and sensitively and lovingly cultivated. To the an arboretum with a wonderful array of over doors to the front a personal door to front elevation the sweeping areas of lawn specimen and native trees providing colour the side and windows to the side and rear are dispersed by three flower and shrub and interest throughout the seasons elevations. Power and light. beds with pathways leading around to the including blossoms that continue from sides and rear of the bungalow. February to June and Red Oaks and Maples Workshop/Store: This impressive Detached that provide wonderful colour in the Building is 31’ long has Ibstock Golden The main area of the garden to the rear of autumn. Scarlet willow, flowering Multi brick elevations under a clay tiled the property is south westerly facing and viburnum and holly will carry you through roof. It has windows to the front and rear gently sloping. It is beautiful and yet the winter months as will the berries which elevations, a tongue and grooved ceiling productive with an enclosed 76’ by 24’ fruit attract many different species of birds to the which is insulated, cavity walls, power and and vegetable garden providing an garden which is a magnet for wildlife. light. This building offers scope for a abundance of produce for both the table and A well cared for a much loved home and number of uses some of which may require freezer. A productive orchard of 21 trees garden that is now looking for a buyer to planning consent. including apples, plums damsons, pears, enjoy both the setting and original build Gardens and Grounds: These are a stand cherry, apricot, quince and Mirabelle (plum). quality it provides. out feature of the property and having been The remainder of the garden has the feel of Double Garage Workshop/Store

Various Views of The Garden IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair Four Gables and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers FLOOR PLAN and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Abbot and GROUND FLOOR Slater has any authority to make or give any representation of warranty whatever in relation to the property. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, or withdrawn. Plan for indentification purposes only. Not to Scale. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Abbot and Slater. Prior to making an Tenure: Freehold appointment to view, the Agents strongly Services: Mains water and Electricity. Private Drainage and Oil Fired Central Heating. recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in Local Authority: North Dorset District Council, Nordon, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7LN the property in order that you do not make a Telephone 0345 0344569. wasted journey.

Council Tax Band: E All measurements are approximate. Amount payable for the year 2017/2018: £2,128.57. Particulars prepared by CDS Accompanied Viewings: Design by Media 4 Graphix Strictly by appointment through the agents Abbot and Slater. Published by Abbot & Slater © February 2018

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