3 bedroom retirement property for sale

* No Onward Chain * A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house with garage, located in a quiet area of the highly sought after Dorset village of Iwerne Minster.

Situated in the hugely popular village of Iwerne Minster, Home Farm is a charming over 55’s Development located in a quiet corner of the village, just a short walk to the pub and shop. Number 31 sits at one end of a terrace of houses and benefits from outstanding rural views over the adjoining farmland. The accommodation is substantial (approximately 1,500 sqft) and is laid out over two levels. The ground floor and has been cleverly designed to allow for one downstairs double bedroom and shower room but could quite easily be used as an additional reception room and cloakroom. The remaining ground floor accommodation comprises a large entrance hall with stairs and chair lift, the full fitted kitchen with built in appliances, a grand sitting room, dining room leading through to the garden room with double doors to and overlooking the private and communal gardens. The landing provides access to the main bathroom and two further bedrooms, the one located to the rear boasts an en-suite shower room and French doors onto the balcony which enjoys stunning views over the neighbouring farmland.

Note: The annual service charge of £5828 includes, ground rent, buildings insurance, gardener, emergency alarms and an estate manager.

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
Externally, ample residents parking is provided on site, just a stone throw from the property in addition to the single garage which is ideally located at the end of a block directly adjacent to the house. The communal gardens are maintained constantly which includes both the front and rear gardens at No.31. You have the ability to do as much or as little as you wish and there is a rear patio accessed via the garden room, which is ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax E
EPC E

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: DT11 8LB
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From Shaftesbury take the A350 heading south to Iwerne Minster and on entering the village take the left hand turn at the memorial and head along the road and on to Tower Hill. As the road begins to rise up Tower Hill, turn left into Home Farm. The property is located at the end of the drive on the right hand side.