4-bedroom house · DT11 0BW
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**sold STC** 'the old bakery' - This charming grade II listed period cottage set in a idyllic village location is presented for sale.
The property benefits from incredibly versatile detached accommodation, comprising: Four bedrooms, three reception rooms, and three bathrooms.
This detached residence oozes traditional character features with light and airy accommodation throughout as well as being close to woodland walks.
Viewings come highly advised to fully appreciate the property on offer. Stepping over the threshold, you find yourself in the entrance hallway: The perfect place to store shoes and hang coats.
The entrance hallway is spacious with natural oak flooring and access across the ground floor accommodation as well as the staircase ascending to the first floor.
The space also provides access to the well-presented, downstairs WC - a handy addition.
To the front, this stunning double-fronted cottage offers vast accommodation, including: Living room, office and gym.
The living room, currently set up as a snug, boasts a cosy log burner and hosts the perfect space to relax in with a book.
The office and snug are well-proportioned rooms with a dual aspect making them light and airy with versatile offerings for other uses.
The kitchen comprises white traditional-style floor based and wall-mounted units with granite worktops over.
The kitchen is bright and spacious: Currently hosting beautiful decor and also benefitting from access into the utility room.
The utility hosts ample space for washing machine, dryer and large fridge freezer. With plenty of storage, this room offers practicality and functionality for a busy family home.
To the rear of the property, you find yourself in the generously-sized living/dining room.
The room retains original features from when it was the village bakery: Including the original baker’s oven as the centerpiece.
The room also boasts a large log burner set into a hearth creating the perfect cosy ambience.
Ascending to the first floor, the level provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shower room as well as an abundance of built-in storage.
Each bedroom is a generous double with charming character features finished to a modern standard.
The rooms draw a great deal of natural sunlight and are all stylishly decorated and completed to a high standard.
To the rear, bedroom one offers stunning picturesque views over the home's gardens which provide a restful retreat at the end of the day.
Each bedroom benefits from its own adjacent bath/ shower room which is well-proportioned and beautifully presented.
The largest of the three boasts a shower, bath tub, WC and 'his and hers' vanity unit. The others each host a respective bath / shower with wash-hand basin and WC.
Externally, the garden is a haven: Split into several levels.
Initially, the garden comprises a large patio area, which flows up to several more grassed areas via steps and leads to the woodlands beyond the property.
The woodland space offers fantastic country walks.
Office (3.83m x 3.82m (12'6" x 12'6")) Living Room (3.81m x 3.74m (12'5" x 12'3")) Gym (4.02m max x 2.35m max (13'2" max x 7'8" max)) Living / Dining Room (13.06m x 3.95m (42'10" x 12'11")) Kitchen (8.79m max x 6m max (28'10" max x 19'8" max)) Utility Room (3.41m x 3.28m (11'2" x 10'9")) Downstairs Wc Bedroom One (5.2m x 4.1m (17'0" x 13'5")) Bathroom Bedroom Two (5.8m x 3.49m (19'0" x 11'5")) Bedroom Three (3.9m x 3.11m (12'9" x 10'2")) Bathroom Shower Room Dorchester Additional Information The following details have been provided by the vendor, as required by Trading Standards.
These details should be checked by your legal representative for accuracy.
Property type: Detached Grade II Listed Cottage Property construction: Standard Mains Electricity Mains Water & Sewage: Supplied by Wessex Water Heating Type: Oil Central Heating Broadband/Mobile signal/coverage: For further details please see the Ofcom Mobile Signal & Broadband checker.
Dorchester Disclaimer These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All measurements are approximate.
Any details including (but not limited to): Lease details, service charges, ground rents, property construction, services, & covenant information are provided by the vendor and you should consult with your legal advisor/ satisfy yourself before proceeding.
No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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