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See how verdicts work4-bedroom terraced house · DT1 1DY
Sold STCReduced £10k (−2.6%) on 20 JunListed 267 days
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A spacious four-bedroom townhouse close to Dorchester town centre, with garage and parking. Offered for sale with vacant possession and no onward chain.
The Property This four-bedroom townhouse is conveniently situated in a quiet close, just a short distance from the town centre, the vibrant Brewery Square development, and Dorchester South railway station.
Arranged over three floors, the ground floor includes an entrance hall with a downstairs cloakroom.
There is useful storage and coat-hanging space beneath the stairs, and opposite this an alcove with lighting, additional storage space, and a cupboard below.
The kitchen/dining room is a well-proportioned and well-equipped space, featuring a range of cupboards and drawers, work surfaces with an inset sink and drainer, and a gas-fired range cooker with electric oven.
The room comfortably accommodates a dining table and chairs and benefits from French doors opening into the spacious conservatory, which in turn has French doors leading out to the rear garden.
There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, both of which may remain if required, along with ample space for a tall freestanding fridge freezer.
A wall-mounted gas boiler is also located here.
On the first floor, there is a bright and comfortable living room positioned at the front of the property, along with the main bedroom to the rear, which benefits from an en suite shower room.
The second floor provides two further double bedrooms (Bedrooms Two and Three), both with built-in wardrobes, a single bedroom (Bedroom Four), and a family bathroom fitted with a white suite.
Outside To the front of the property are brick-built raised flower borders and an off-street parking space positioned in front of the garage.
The rear garden is designed for low maintenance and features patio seating areas, gravelled sections, and a timber deck (currently in need of replacement).
A pedestrian gate provides useful rear access. Situation Earl Close is conveniently located on the eastern edge of Dorchester, within the catchment for several well-regarded schools.
The town centre is close by, offering a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, including the popular Brewery Square.
Dorchester benefits from mainline rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol, while Dorset County Hospital is conveniently located approximately a 15–20 minute walk away.
A variety of sports clubs are available locally, while the surrounding countryside and nearby Jurassic Coast provide wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, coastal exploration and outdoor pursuits.
Directions What3words///likes.ankle.plod Services Mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating. Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. () Council Tax Band: D (Dorset Council
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