Rivers Corner

This stunning modern Georgian-style home is the perfect blend of classic elegance and contemporary family living. Built from beautiful stone and offering an impressive 2,310 sq. ft. of space, it sits in a peaceful countryside setting with breathtaking views stretching towards Stourhead.

Designed with family life in mind, the layout is both spacious and practical. At the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room is a bright and welcoming space, perfect for everything from busy breakfasts to relaxed evenings together. Tri-folding doors, also featured in the sitting room, open onto the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, ideal for summer barbecues and children playing outside. The sitting room, with its cosy fireplace, provides a peaceful retreat, while the separate study is perfect for home working or quiet reading. Stylish wood-effect ceramic tiles run throughout the main ground floor, warmed by underfloor heating to keep things comfortable all year round.

Upstairs, four generous double bedrooms offer plenty of space for everyone. The principal suite is a private haven, complete with a dressing area and en-suite, while a second en-suite bedroom provides extra convenience for guests or growing children.

Beyond the house, the secure remote-controlled gates lead to a large driveway with ample parking, as well as a triple garage. Above the garage, a flexible room provides the perfect space for a games room, home office, or even a teenage den. Designed with sustainability in mind, the home benefits from solar panels and a backup battery, keeping energy costs down. With a 10-year build warranty in place, this is a home designed for the future.

Offering space, comfort, and stunning countryside surroundings, this is the ultimate family home—a place to grow, create memories, and enjoy the best of modern country living.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
The property is approached from the drive via a path that leads to the portico where the front door opens into a welcoming and bright reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor and oak doors opening to the study, sitting room, kitchen/dining/family room and to the cloakroom, which is fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The floor is laid in an attractive and practical wood effect ceramic tile that continues into the open plan living space and cloakroom.

The spacious sitting room enjoys a triple aspect with a sash window to the side and tri-folding doors that open to the rear. There is a fireplace with a wood burner and slate hearth plus plenty of room for settees and armchairs as well as other furniture. The study has a sash window to the front and offers a space that may be tailored to your own specific requirements.

The hub of the house will certainly be the generously sized open plan living space, which has a double aspect and tri-folding doors that open to the rear garden, allowing inside and outside to merge. There is ample room for settees and a large table and chairs - a fabulous space for family get togethers and spending time with friends. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of high quality soft closing units consisting of floor cupboards with corner carousels, separate drawer unit and pull out tall larder cupboards as well as eye level cupboards with counter lighting beneath. There is a generous amount of solid wood work surfaces with a matching upstand and a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with a Quooker Hot Tap providing instantaneous boiling water in addition to normal hot and cold.. The dishwasher is integrated and there is housing for an American style fridge/freezer plus an eye level built in double electric oven and an induction hob with a chimney style extractor hood above.

The utility room is fitted with the same units as the kitchen and there is a good amount of wood work surfaces and a stainless steel sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. For appearance and practicality, the floor is laid in a wood effect ceramic tile.

First Floor
Stairs rise to a good sized galleried landing with access to the loft space, airing cupboard that houses the hot water cylinder, bathroom and bedrooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a stylish suite consisting of a large walk in shower with mains shower and choice of shower head, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and a corner bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment.

All four bedrooms are double sized, bedrooms three and four have built in wardrobes and sash windows that enjoy a rural view to the front and bedrooms two and one both benefit from an en-suite shower room and countryside views to the rear. The main bedroom also has a dressing area, fitted with wardrobes.

Outside - Triple Garage and Parking
The property is approached from the lane via a sliding remote controlled gate with pedestrian access to one side. The gate opens to an impressive block paved drive with ample room to park multiple vehicles or for storing a motorhome, caravan, boat or horsebox. The triple garage is divided into two sections with up and over doors - to one side there is a double sized garage, whilst to the other side there is a single garage that is currently fitted out as a home gym. There is also an EV charger. To the side of the garage there is a log store, space for bins and steps that rise to a generously sized room that could be work from home space, teenage den or games room - choice is yours.

Garden
The garden provides a blank canvas for your own landscaping design - it is mostly a laid to lawn with a paved area to the back of the house where there is also a pergola that has slats that can be up or down, depending on needs - great addition, if the weather suddenly changes during the summer months.

The Location -

Rivers Corner, Sturminster Newton - Rivers Corner, located just outside Sturminster Newton in Dorset, is a peaceful rural hamlet ideal for those seeking a quiet countryside lifestyle. Surrounded by rolling fields and scenic landscapes. Living in Rivers Corner provides a perfect balance between tranquillity and convenience. Sturminster Newton, only a short distance away, offers essential shops, cafes, pubs, and a vibrant community spirit. The area is well-connected by road, making it accessible for commuting while still feeling secluded.

The countryside setting makes Rivers Corner ideal for nature lovers, with plenty of walking and cycling routes nearby, as well as opportunities to spot local wildlife. The historic market town of Sturminster Newton, with its iconic mill and literary connections, adds to the charm of the area. For those who appreciate rural living with a touch of history and community warmth, Rivers Corner is a wonderful place to call home.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating B
Council Tax Band F
Air Sourced Heat Pump - dual zone control with underfloor heating on the ground floor
uPVC Double Glazing
Private Sewage Treatment Plant
Freehold
Wholly Owned Solar Panels providing a tariff and reduce costs

Directions -

From Sturminster Newton - Leave the town via Bridge Street at the traffic lights continue over the bridge and turn right onto the A357 heading towards Sherborne. Take the next turning left into Glue Hill, signposted Hazelbury Bryan. Continue to Rivers Corner where and through a double bend. The property will be found a short distance on the right hand side. Postcode DT10 2AB