A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious character property situated in a quite area in the desirable village of Iwerne Minster.

Originally, ‘the piggery’ for Home Farm, the property was converted in the 60s, and renovated 15 years ago. The property boasts flexible, expansive living arranged over three floors with immaculate presentation throughout. The front door is sheltered by a canopy porch approached by steps. The front door opens to a large hall from which is access to a family bathroom, bedroom, staircase to the first floor, staircase to the lower ground floor and the beautifully appointed kitchen/diner with doors opening to the enclosed back garden. The kitchen leads through to the living room which also gives access to the garden through French doors. The living room is complimented by a fine brick fireplace with timber beam mantel housing the wood burner stove and a superb bespoke built-in bookcase. On the lower ground floor, you will find a good-sized study/ games room and bedroom. The first floor comprises three bedrooms, one with a fitted double wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with an airing cupboard, another with an en-suite shower room.

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 thriving village shop/post office, butcher, a Norman parish church, public house and Clayesmore independent school with a separate Sports Leisure Centre. 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
To the front of the property is a neat wall with a gravelled area and a log store. To the rear of the property lies an enclosed garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a slate patio at either end, boarders planted with a variety of shrubs run parallel to the garden long the sides. To the rear of the garden is relatively new shed (3x3m) which is fully insulated with electricity.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band C
EPC: D

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is provided by an oil fired boiler.

DIRECTIONS
From the A350 turn onto Higher Street opposite Clayesmore School and continue onto Tower Hill. Turn left into Home Farm and the property is on the left.

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