Ashley Road, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton
£355,000

DESCRIPTION
Nestled in the charming village of Marnhull, is this three bedroom detached family home on Ashley Road in need of some modernisation. The property is within catchment area of Gillingham and Sturminster secondary schools with a bus stop for Gillingham School within 50 meters of the property with free travel to the school. Boasting 2 reception rooms, 1 bathroom, and a spacious 1,066 sq ft layout, this property offers comfortable living space. The house also provides excellent future development plans from open plan kitchen/diner, attic bedroom and possible extension opportunities for anybody looking to continue work started by the current owners.
As you step inside, you will be greeted by an entrance hall with vinyl flooring, stairs to the first floor and door to:- a well proportioned sitting room with window to front aspect and double doors to:- dining room with laminate flooring, sliding patio doors to the rear garden and door to:- a modern kitchen fitted with a range of floor and wall units including an electric oven, gas hob with extractor fan above, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, boiler and double glazed door to the rear garden. On the first floor, the landing has doors to all rooms as well as access to the loft and a useful storage cupboard. All three bedrooms are of good size with bedroom 3 benefitting from a large over stairs storage cupboard. To complete the layout on this floor is the family bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising:- panelled bath with mixer taps, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Convenience is key with this property, as it is within easy reach of essential village amenities such as a doctors' surgery with a pharmacy, a village shop with a post office, a butchers, hairdressers, a village hall and a recreational ground. Everything you need is just a stone's throw away, making daily errands a breeze.
This charming home comes with the added benefits of gas central heating, a garage, parking for one vehicle, and a large enclosed rear garden.
Located just a short distance from the picturesque town of Sturminster Newton, you'll have the best of both worlds - the tranquillity of village life and the amenities of a bustling town within easy reach.

OUTSIDE
Walled front garden mainly laid to lawn with specimen tree and a small pond. To the side is a tarmacadam driveway which provides ample parking for 4-5 cars and leads: single garage with up and over door. There is access both sides of the property leading to:-
An easy maintenance, large fully enclosed, fenced rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and a patio.
Current owners rent a 3 acre paddock in the village which could be available by separate negotiation.

LOCATION
Marnhull is a sought after village located in the heart of the Blackmore Vale offering a Post Office, village shop, chemist, newsagent, hairdressers, garage, two pubs, doctors surgery, churches, 2 primary schools and bus services which includes a bus stop for Gillingham school within 50 meters of the property with free travel to the school. Marnhull is also celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles as Marlott. The old market town of Sturminster Newton is 3 miles distant which offers a good range of every day facilities. The historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury is only a little distance further at 5.5 miles, whilst nearby Gillingham has the main line railway station (Exeter / Waterloo) is approximately 6 miles distant, the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum 13 miles, county town of Dorchester 22 miles, the Dorset coast approximately 26 miles and Bath 35 miles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ 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.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: D