Description
For sale by Informal Tender, Thursday 26th June 2025 at 12 noon. A charming four-bed village home with wraparound gardens, double garage, and tranquil riverside setting.
The Property - Set in a peaceful and picturesque position towards the centre of the sought-after village of Sydling St. Nicholas, Willow Ash is a well presented four-bedroom detached home approached via a sweeping driveway. Enjoying a tranquil setting bordered by open fields and the gentle flow of Sydling Water, the property offers both privacy and charm in equal measure.
Entrance is gained via and open porch and the front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a striking double-height ceiling, creating an immediate sense of space and light. The triple-aspect sitting room is a standout feature, which has a stone fireplace with open fire and double doors leading directly to the garden. Internal double doors connect the sitting room to the dining room.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall-mounted units and provides space for white goods. A separate utility room sits off the kitchen, ideal for everyday practicality. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom.
Upstairs, the galleried landing has ample space that could be organised as a study area and leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, while the three remaining bedrooms benefit from built-in storage. A modern family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Outside - The gardens wrap around the property and are enclosed by mature trees and shrubs, ensuring a high degree of privacy. A patio area to the rear offers a perfect spot for al fresco dining, and the garden extends to meet the banks of the Sydling Water-a delightful natural feature.
To the front of the house is a detached double garage and ample parking on the driveway. The double garage has a pair of electric up and over doors and storage above.
Situation - Willow Ash is located towards the heart of this unspoilt village, which sits in a sheltered chalk valley surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a vibrant community and benefits from a village hall, a parish church, and the renowned Greyhound public house. Just 2 miles away is the popular Saxon Arms in Stratton.
Approximately 5 miles to the north lies Cerne Abbas, offering a highly regarded first school, a doctors' surgery and dispensary, a village store, and three public houses. Around 4 miles to the west, the village of Maiden Newton provides a wider range of local amenities, including a railway station on the Dorchester to Bristol Temple Meads line. The larger towns of Dorchester, Sherborne, and Yeovil all offer mainline rail connections to London Waterloo.
The area also boasts excellent schooling options. In Dorchester, state schools include St Osmund's, Dorchester Middle School, and Thomas Hardye School. Well-regarded preparatory schools nearby include Sunninghill, Leweston, Perrott Hill, and Sherborne Prep. Public schools in the region include Sherborne School (boys and girls), Leweston, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, and Canford.
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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.
Electric storage heaters.
Broadband - Superfast speed is available.
Mobile - Mobile coverage is generally available outdoors but may be limited indoors. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk).
Council Tax Band: F (Dorset Council - 01305 251010)
Material Information - The property falls within a conservation area.
