Thomas Hardy Close, Sturminster Newton
£350,000

DESCRIPTION
A great three bedroom detached family home, in a fantastic spot on a popular development, the property is a short walk to the local schools and has excellent access to the nearby Trailway which has a direct walking route to the town centre.
The house is entered via a covered front porch, which opens into the main entrance hall, where there is a ground floor cloakroom with low level WC and a wash hand basin with vanity unit. The kitchen is fully fitted with wall and base units, a one and half bowl sink, oven with hob and space for a fridge/freezer. There is a large lounge/dining room with space for a dining table and chairs, and leads through into the conservatory. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms and a shower room with a large shower cubicle, low level WC and vanity unit hand wash basin. The rear garden is secure and completely enclosed, with gated access to the front and has a patio area, a small lawn and steps up to a second area with an artificial grass lawn and a further covered seating area.

LOCATION
The property is approximately a 10-15 minutes walk from the centre of Sturminster Newton, an interesting Old Market Town, which is the most centrally sited of North Dorset’s five principle towns, standing halfway between Blandford Forum and Sherborne in a most delightful setting on the banks of the River Stour and in the heart of the beautiful Blackmore Vale. There are a wide range of Shops, Eateries and Pubs, both independent and chain, many occupying interesting buildings. The town has both Primary and a Secondary Schools, a Church, Medical Centre and Health Clinic, NHS Dentist, Private Dentist and a modern Leisure Centre. Live music and theatre as well as a variety of exhibitions and activity groups are available at 'The Exchange,' an award winning, multi-purpose, community/arts centre. Coarse fishing is available on the River Stour and there are many more field sports available in the surrounding area. There are also many walks in the surrounding area including the Dorset Trailway
and the Stour Valley Way, and for those who enjoy water sports the world renowned Jurassic Coast is 45-60 minutes away by car.
Nearby Towns, include, Blandford 9 miles, Sherborne 12, Yeovil 17, Dorchester 20, Bournemouth and the South Coast 27 miles. Gillingham 10 miles has a mainline railway station. The A30 is 8 miles and the A303 approximately15 miles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: North Dorset District Council - Tel: 01258 454111
Council Tax Band: D
Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Agent's Notes: Fitted carpets as seen are included in the sale.
Energy Performance Certificate:
Rated: C ~ View at www.chaffersestateagents.co.uk