White Lane Close, Sturminster Newton
£395,000

Accommodation
In its' present configuration the house has two ground floor bedrooms with a shower room and separate W/C, there is also a fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units and a small rear porch/utility area with a large built in cupboard/larder housing the boiler. There is further a delightful through lounge with part parquet flooring and an open wooden staircase up to the first floor and a fireplace which has been covered but could easily be re-instated, the lounge looks over the large rear garden area with doors out onto the patio. On the first floor there is a very good sized double bedroom.

Outside
The garden area to the front of the house has a good sized lawn and a variety of plants and shrubs, the front edge is bordered by a low stone wall and has a wrought iron gate opening onto the path to the front door. To the side of the house is a large stoned driveway with ample room for multiple vehicles, and enough space for a decent sized camper van or boat as well as a garage. carrying on to the rear of the house there is a large mature garden space, ideal for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing. Mostly lawned, there are also patio areas and a large wooden shed, ideal for keen gardeners, the garden contains a good variety of plants, shrubs and trees.

The Area
Sturminster Newton is an interesting and picturesque market town in the heart of the Blackmore Vale in an elevated position by the River Stour. There are many fascinating properties from a wide variety of periods and this is particularly noticeable around the town centre. Here you will find an excellent variety of independent shops, eateries and two supermarkets, there are also both Doctors and Dental Practices in the centre as well as a veterinary practice with 24 HR cover. The hub of the town is 'The Exchange', where many local groups and societies meet and you might catch a live, music, theatre or comedy show. The area is well served by both state and private schools with popular first and secondary schools within the town.
Surrounded by Beautiful Dorset Countryside and there is excellent access to some wonderful walking and riding routes, including the Stour Way which runs for over 60 miles from the source of the river to Dorset's beautiful coastline, there is also The Dorset Trailway, which follows the old railway line from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury taking in a wide variety of environments. A short walk from the front door and you can cross the Stour on an historic five arch bridge and visit one of Britain's oldest functioning water mills, where volunteers still grind flour, which you can purchase at the mill, or why not just sit and relax with a cup of tea and a homemade cake. Field sports are well represented in the surrounding areas and there is excellent coarse fishing on The Stour. The world renowned Jurassic coast is only some 40 minutes, (approx 27miles), away and here you can find a wide variety of water sports, including, 'The Portland Sailing Academy' where many of the UK's budding Olympians train, along with many stunning coastal walks.