Kentisworth Road, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton
£300,000

Description:
A fantastic opportunity to transform this spacious bungalow into your forever home. Offering a superb blank canvas, this light and generously proportioned two-bedroom property is ideal for modernisation. With most internal walls of stud construction, reconfiguring the layout to suit your needs would be both straightforward and cost-effective.

Tucked away in a quiet setting within the popular and well-served village of Marnhull, the bungalow enjoys a convenient location. A local shop, primary school and public house are all within easy walking distance. Slightly further afield you’ll find the doctors’ surgery with pharmacy, the village hall, and the village centre with an additional shop and post office. The village also benefits from a second primary school and three churches, reflecting its strong sense of community.

Inside, the property offers comfortable, well-balanced living space. Two versatile reception rooms provide flexibility of use — whether arranged for formal dining, relaxed family living, a home office, or seasonal adaptation. Both rooms are generously sized, offering ample space for entertaining, dining, and everyday living. There are two bedrooms — one double and one single — each enjoying a dual aspect outlook that enhances the natural light.

Outside, the landscaped gardens have been thoughtfully designed for ease of maintenance, featuring neatly kept lawns, gravelled pathways, and a paved seating area perfect for summer entertaining and alfresco dining. A charming summerhouse adds further appeal. Whether you are an enthusiastic gardener or simply enjoy relaxing outdoors with a book, the garden offers a peaceful retreat. The property also benefits from a garage with power and driveway parking for up to four vehicles.

Ready to move into, yet offering exciting scope to update and personalise, this delightful bungalow presents a rare opportunity to create a home tailored entirely to your taste — all within a thriving village community.

About the Area:
Marnhull consists of several conjoined hamlets, connected by a network of minor roads. The village presents a mix of architectural styles, with post-war developments existing alongside properties dating back to Tudor times and earlier. It has three churches (Anglican, Roman Catholic and Methodist), two primary schools, two public houses, a GP surgery, a village hall and a recreation ground, as well as various small shops and services. The parish church of St Gregory has a 15th-century tower which is a landmark and has been described as "the finest in the Vale."
Marnhull lies in the Blackmore Vale, three miles north of Sturminster Newton, where you will find a great variety of independent shops, pubs and eateries, many of which are housed in interesting period buildings, here there is also 'The Exchange', which hosts a fantastic variety of live events, including theatre, comedy shows and live music,. The resort towns of Bournemouth and Weymouth are approximately 30 miles south. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are many paths and walks which can be easily accessed.