- Detached property +
- Single storey +
- Four bedrooms +
- Stunning gardens +
- Garage and car port +
- Countryside views +
A substantial single story dwelling, located at the end of a private drive in the heart of Iwerne Minster. Enjoying outstanding gardens overlooking neighbouring farmland.
Situated in the popular, Dorset village of Iwerne Minster, Sycamores is located a short stroll from the village amenities which include a popular public house and a shop. The property sits in proximately half an acre of beautifully kept gardens with accommodation arranged to benefit their splendour. The property has been extended to 2000 sq.ft, and is presented in immaculate order. All rooms are arranged around the central entrance hall and include: cloakroom, dining hall, sitting room with double aspect and feature fireplace with wood burning stove, modern fitted kitchen that flows into a light and airy garden room with French doors to the patio and picture windows overlooking the rear garden, utility room with exterior door, and four double bedrooms all of which include built-in wardrobes with two benefitting from en suite facilities while the others are served by the main family bathroom.
SITUATION
Iwerne Minster is a highly sought after North Dorset village. It is located on the edges if the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase which form part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Amenities in Iwerne Minster include a Norman parish church, an excellent shop and Post Office, public house and Clayesmore independent school with a separate Sports Leisure Centre open to the public. The nearby Georgian market town of Blandford Forum (6 miles approx.) and the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (6.5 miles approx.) offer amenities for your everyday needs including a cottage hospital, doctors, dentist, opticians, various supermarkets and a choice of national and independent retailers. Large retail outlets can be found in Poole and Salisbury. The area is well known for the choice of state and independent primary and secondary schools. There is a good choice of recreational activities such as horse-riding, golf, walking and shooting nearby and the famous Dorset Jurassic Coast can be easily reached.
OUTSIDE
The property is reached along a private gravel drive bordered with matures hedging and trees. As with the house, the gardens have been beautifully maintained and are an outstanding feature of the property. Mature borders planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers fringe the lawn and draw your eyes to views over the countryside beyond. A Wisteria covered pergola covers the sunny patio and makes an ideal area for al fresco dining. A sunken formal pond and Mediterranean style shingle garden provide addition areas of interest. There is ample parking for several vehicles to the front and a detached double carport and garage.