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An attractive three-bedroom village home occupying a delightful position within a sought-after West Dorset hamlet, offering generous south-facing gardens, a double garage and considerable scope for further enhancement.
The Dwelling Enjoying an enviable position within the highly sought-after hamlet of Holywell, this attractive three-bedroom home is set amidst the rolling countryside of West Dorset.
The property offers well-presented accommodation with significant scope for further improvement and enlargement, presenting an exciting opportunity for purchasers to create a home tailored to their individual requirements, subject to the necessary consents.
Accommodation The accommodation is well presented throughout and provides a comfortable arrangement of living space ideally suited to modern family life.
Whilst entirely functional in its current form, there is clear potential to reconfigure and enlarge the ground floor accommodation to create a more open-plan layout, better suited to contemporary living requirements.
Furthermore, the existing garage offers excellent potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, a home office or annexe space, subject to the relevant permissions.
To the first floor are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each enjoying pleasant outlooks over the surrounding gardens and countryside.
The bedrooms are served by family bathroom facilities and offer versatile accommodation for families Garden A particular feature of the property is the generous south-facing garden, which enjoys excellent levels of natural light throughout the day and provides an attractive setting for both outdoor entertaining and everyday family life.
The gardens are well established, with a pleasing array of mature trees, shrubs and thoughtfully arranged planting, offering colour and interest throughout the seasons.
The outside space is complemented by a substantial driveway providing ample off-street parking. The driveway in turn gives direct access to the double garage.
Situation Situated within the attractive hamlet of Holywell, a rural enclave surrounded by the undulating countryside of West Dorset.
The area is renowned for its unspoilt landscape, network of footpaths and bridleways and easy access to some of the county's most picturesque villages and market towns.
The nearby village of Evershot provides a range of everyday amenities including a village shop, public house, church and primary school, whilst the historic county town of Dorchester offers a more comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities.
The vibrant market town of Sherborne, with its renowned schools, independent boutiques and mainline railway station, is also within easy reach.
Communications are excellent for the area, with mainline rail services available from Dorchester and Sherborne providing regular services to London Waterloo.
The A37 and A35 offer convenient road links to the wider region, whilst the Jurassic Coast, lies within comfortable driving distance.
The surrounding countryside provides exceptional opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, making Holywell an ideal location for those seeking a rural lifestyle without compromising on accessibility.
Material Information Mains electric and water. Septic tank. Oil fired central heating. Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone connection is available at the property for further information please see - Dorset Council Council Tax Band: D Probate Granted. Directions What3words - ///january.activism.indicates
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