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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DT1 2EX
Listing removedReduced £25k (−4.8%) on 23 JunListed 509 days
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About
Situated in a sought-after area within Dorchester and in close proximity to the town centre, is this three-bedroom detached family home.
Further accommodation includes three reception rooms, family bathroom and a ground floor WC. Externally, the home enjoys a southerly facing, enclosed rear garden, garage and driveway. EPC Rating D.
Situation The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history and set amongst beautiful rural countryside.
Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks.
The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by.
There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester and is a vibrant area offering further shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.
Key Features Upon entry, you are taken through to the property’s hallway, which in turn, grants access to the majority of ground floor accommodation including the WC.
The main living accommodation is located at the rear of the property, comprising a good-size sitting room, an adjoining dining room, and a modern fitted kitchen.
The living room offers a front aspect window and seamlessly connects to the dining area through an open-plan layout, creating an inviting flow between the two.
The dining space provides direct access onto the rear garden. The kitchen itself is fitted with a range of grey gloss wall and base level units with worksurfaces over.
Appliances include a washing machine, Smeg dishwasher, Bosch oven, Bosch five-ring gas hob and Bosch fridge-freezer (all of which will stay).
The second reception room features a dual aspect and oak flooring throughout. A set of stairs rise to the first floor where the bedrooms and family bathroom are situated.
All bedrooms benefit from either a front or rear aspect window allowing plentiful natural light to enter the rooms. Bedrooms one and two are double in size and further benefit from fitted wardrobes.
The family bathroom is furnished with a suite consisting of a panel enclosed bath with rainforest shower overhead, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
The room is complete with tiled flooring and partly-tiled walls. Outside, there is an enclosed garden to the rear, receiving a sunny southerly facing aspect and predominantly laid to lawn.
A patio area abuts the property and creates the perfect spot for alfresco dining. There is a single garage and good-sized driveway providing ample off-road parking.
Flood Risk Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating.
Broadband And Mobile Service At the time of the listing, standard broadband, superfast broadband and ultrafast broadband are available.
Mobile service indoor is listed as limited and likely, depending on the provider and outdoor is likely.
For up-to-date information please visit Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authorities Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ We are advised that the council tax band is D.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with the sole agents: Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
Value & comps
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About 7, Garfield Avenue, Dorchester
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