A superb, semi-detached chalet style house, located in the popular village of Child Okeford, just a ‘stone’s throw’ from open countryside. For sale by Informal Tender on 10th February 2021<br /><br />Situated within one of North Dorset's most sought after villages, 23 Jacobs Ladder is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac comprising just five other houses. The property boasts spacious and flexible accommodation throughout over two floors. The ground floor includes entrance hall with stairs, bedroom, currently used as a study, bathroom, utility room, rear lobby, sitting room with feature fireplace and inset wood burning stove. The modern kitchen has been beautifully finished and allows space for a breakfast table and access to the rear conservatory with French doors to the garden. Upstairs, a small landing leads into the second bedroom and bathroom, with built in storage in the eaves and Velux windows.<br /><br />SITUATION<br />Child Okeford is a thriving village situated in the heart of the Dorset countryside between the River Stour to the west and Hambledon Hill to the east. It boasts an active community and an excellent range of amenities including a store and Post Office, organic farm shop, Church, two public houses, doctor's surgery with dispensary and a primary school with nursery. The nearby towns of Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury offer a wider range of facilities including supermarkets, cottage hospitals in both towns, libraries, whilst Gillingham offers a mainline railway station (London Waterloo). Further afield are the cities of Salisbury and Bath for a more comprehensive retail experience. The A303 is approximately 30 minutes to the north, giving access to London via the M3 and the West Country. The area is renowned for the fantastic choice of state and private, primary and secondary schools including Bryanston School, Clayesmore School, The Blandford School, Hanford School and Knighton House. Fibre optic broadband is available in the village.<br /><br />OUTSIDE<br />A double five bar gate leads onto the driveway the offers space to park several vehicles, as well as access to a detached single garage. To the front of the property are two mature flower borders flanking stone steps leading to the front door. The rear south facing garden is fully enclosed with ship lap fencing and is predominantly laid to lawn with well stocked flower borders and a side gate to the driveway. A raised patio is located adjacent to the conservatory making it a sun trap and ideal for al-fresco dining.<br /><br />COUNCIL TAX<br />Dorset Council Tax Band B<br />EPC: E<br /><br />SERVICES<br />Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.<br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br />From the centre of the village, with the shop and Post Office on your left, turn left onto Haywards Lane. Continue straight on at the cross roads - IGNORE the turning to Jacobs Ladder. Turn left into Jacobs Ladder, Nos 21 - 27 and the property is at the end.