Child Okeford is a sought after village conveniently located between Blandford Forum and Sturminster Newton. The village boasts a shop/Post Office, two pubs, dispensing surgery, organic farm shop, hall, primary school, church and playing fields and has regular bus routes into Blandford and Sturminster Newton. Fine country walks are available with Hambledon Hill and Hod Hill close by. The Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is 8.5 miles away and boasts a good range of shops -including Tesco, Lidl and M & S Foodhall, banks, schools, hospital, health centres and leisure centre. The area is well served by a good variety of state and independent Schools. Sporting facilities include water sports along the Dorset coastline, golf at Ashley Wood, Rushmore and Broadstone and horse racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Exeter.

1 Higher Common is a charming end of terrace cottage of whitewash brick elevations under a tiled roof, nestled at the foot of Hambledon Hill and located on the edge of the village, with lovely unspoilt views across open countryside from the first floor. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished throughout by the current owners, including the dining/garden room extension, with underfloor heating and bi-fold doors leading out to the terrace patio and delightful rear garden – ideal foralfresco dining whilst enjoying the views towards Hambledon Hill. Other features include solid wood internal doors, double glazed sealed window units, LPG gas fired central heating to radiators, fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, parking for at least 4 vehicles and an enclosed south facing rear garden. EARLY VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Ground Floor:

Canopy Porch
Stable door to the

Entrance Hall
Walk-in cupboard with light – ideal for coats and boots. Velux window.

Bedroom
Double aspect. Inset ceiling lights.

Shower Room
Fully tiled double shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. Velux window, inset ceiling lights, towel radiator.

Sitting Room
Feature fireplace with woodburning stove and hearth, four wall lights, step down to the

Dining/Garden Room
Wooden floor with underfloor heating, bi-fold doors leading out to the terrace and garden, inset ceiling lights, stable door giving access to the side footpath to the garden, doorway through to the

Kitchen
Fitted with a range of wall and floor units, worktops with tiled splashbacks, inset sink with mixer tap, built-in Neff double oven, Schott ceramic hob, space for slim dishwasher, wine rack, Velux window, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, wall mounted Vaillant gas boiler for hot water and central heating (not tested), tiled floor with underfloor heating, understairs storage, doorway to lounge, stairs to the first floor.

First Floor:

Landing
Window, storage cupboard.

Bedroom
Enjoying views across the garden and towards Hambledon Hill. Fitted wardrobes with ample shelving and hanging space. Access to the loft.

Bathroom
White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, Mira electric shower and screen door, vanity wash hand basin, WC. Built-in storage cupboard, part tiled walls, wood flooring, towel radiator, inset ceiling lights, window.

Outside: Access off the lane to the Parking Spaces which could accommodate upto 4 vehicles. To the front of the cottage is a bin store and a wood store. Gated side access to the rear garden being laid to lawn with flower borders and mature shrubs. Raised paved patio. Summerhouse with electric. Two timber sheds with electric. Gravel path leading to the rear of the garden with gated access to the lane. Outside tap. Outside electric sockets.

Services
Mains water and electricity. LPG gas fired central heating. Private drainage system. Telephone subject to BT transfer regulations.

Council Authority Dorset Council, Tel: 01305 221000

Council Tax Band B

Caution
NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.

Agent’s Notes Please note all prospective purchasers will need to be verified for ‘Anti Money Laundering’ purposes prior to issuing memorandum of agreed terms of sale. Under the requirement of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) Code of Practice for Residential Estate Agents (effective from 1 August 2014) we hereby notify all interested parties that the vendors are related to a member of staff at Chaffers (Blandford) Ltd.