Bellarmine Penny Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Bellarmine Penny Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1DF
Shaftesbury 8 ½ miles, Blandford Forum 9 miles, Sherborne 12 miles
A delightful traditionally styled house on the edge of this popular market town. Hall, Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Boot Room, Cloakroom/Shower Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Grade II Listed Former Dairy, Garden.
ellarmine lies at the end of a “no through” lane on the edge of the popular market town of Sturminster Newton, in the heart of the Blackmore Vale. Once home to the largest cattle market in Europe it has recently undergone considerable re-generation including a magnificent new theatre/community centre, doctor’s surgery and supermarket, as well as housing. The old market square retains its charm and shops including a first class delicatessen/ Bbutchers, a fruit and vegetable shop, an electrical store and a number of niche retailers, as well as the usual banks, pubs and hotels. The county town of Dorchester lies to the south and offers a wider range of facilities and other towns of note in the area include Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum and Sherborne.
The Property Bellarmine was built in 1990 out of local stone in a traditional style, combining period charm with modern convenience. Inside the accommodation is light and spacious and there is scope to alter the accommodation to suit the incoming purchaser particularly adding an en-suite bathroom to the main bedroom.
Outside The house is approached through a pair of five barred gates onto a parking and turning area in front of the house which also leads to the Grade II listed old dairy. This is constructed of stone under a pantile roof and is currently used as a garage and wokshop; it has potential for a number of uses, subject to the necessary consents.
Gardens The gardens are walled and are mainly laid to lawn they contain a number of plants and shrubs including Jasmine, Clematis, Passion Flower and a magnificent Indian Bean Tree. The façade is climbed by two Wisteria and a rose and there is a fine specimen Whitebeam at one side.
Services Mains water and electricity, gas and drainage. Central heating by gas fired Rayburn.
Tenure Possession of freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Sporting and Recreation There is a footpath outside the garden which gives access to the surrounding countryside. There is racing at Wincanton (NH) and Salisbury (Flat), golf at Sherborne, Rushmore Park and Blandford Forum. Theatres at Salisbury, Poole, Bournemouth and Bath and watersports on the south coast. Education The area is renowned for its range of schools both state and private. Sturminster Newton has primary and secondary schools and the High School in nearby Gillingham has a well thought of Sixth Form. There are a wide range of prep - Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hanford, Knighton House, Clayesmore Prep, Sherborne Prep and Hazlegrove – and public schools – Sherborne Boys and Girls Schools, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, Godolphin, Bryanston, Milton Abbey, St Anthony’s Leweston, Downside and Claysmore – in the vicinity.
Communications There is a mainline railway station, nine miles away at Gillingham (London Waterloo) and the A303 lies some fourteen miles to the north giving access to the south west and London, via the M3. There are airports at Bournemouth, Southampton, Bristol and Exeter and ferries to the continent at Poole and Portsmouth.
Local Authorities North Dorset District Council Dorset County Council Telephone: 01258 454111 Telephone: 01305 251000
Directions From the market square pass the Swan Hotel on your left hand side and bear left at E B Marsh and Sons and continue into Penny Street. Proceed down the lane and Bellarmine will be found at the bottom on the left hand side just before the entrance to Ham Gate Farm.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Jackson- Stops & Staff, Shaftesbury.
Important Notice Jackson-Stops & Staff give notice that:-
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form 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 guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Jackson- Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bellarmine, Penny Street, Sturminster Newton N Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 2011 Sq Ft/186 Sq M W E Garage = 547 Sq Ft/51 Sq M Total = 2558 Sq Ft/237 Sq M S
Utility 1 Dining Area 3.4m x 2.4m 11'3" x 7'10" Bedroom 3 (Maximum) 3.6m x 3.3m
Utility 2 11'9" x 10'8" 3.9m x 1.8m 12'11" x 5'10" Bedroom 1 7.5m x 4.6m F/P 7.5m x 4.6m 24'8" x 15'1" 24'8" x 15'0" (Maximum) (Maximum) Kitchen/ Barn/Garage Breakfast Room 11.0m x 4.6m Sitting Area 36'1" x 15'2" Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 6.0m x 3.5m 4.6m x 3.2m 19'9" x 11'5" 3.4m x 2.8m 11'3" x 9'3" 15'0" x 10'5"
Ground Floor First Floor
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8090692/MWL
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