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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · DT2 0JN
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About
Offered with no forward chain and found within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is this detached bungalow ideally situated in the popular village of Cattistock, near the upper reaches of the Frome Valley.
The property offers expansive living accommodation throughout and presents an excellent opportunity for a renovation project, with the potential to create an idyllic family home.
The accommodation comprises a spacious reception room, a good sized kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a conservatory, a balcony and ample storage throughout.
Externally, the property benefits from an expansive rear garden with far-reaching countryside views. To the front, there is a double garage and driveway parking. EPC rating D.
Situation Beech Tree Close is situated within the delightful village of Cattistock, nestled within ideal distance of Bridport, Yeovil & the County Town of Dorchester.
The village offers a very friendly and active community boasting a 400-year-old pub, village shop & post office, village hall, football pitch, cricket pitch and lawn tennis club.
The aforementioned nearby towns offer a plethora of shopping and social facilities, leisure activities, museums and weekly markets.
The catchment schools are highly rated and very popular with those in and around the Dorchester area.
The close village of Maiden Newton offers a primary school and rail links to Dorchester, Weymouth, Bath, Bristol Temple Meads and beyond Key Features Approached via a driveway with a double garage, a pathway leads to two separate entrances providing access to the home.
The main entrance is located to the side of the property, where a part-glazed UPVC door opens into a central hallway, from which all principal rooms are accessed.
The main reception room is generously proportioned and features a fireplace with surround and mantel.
Enjoying a triple aspect, the room is filled with natural light and benefits from access to both the balcony and sliding doors opening into the conservatory.
Both spaces offer attractive views across the garden and surrounding countryside. The property offers three bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles.
The principal bedroom benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite, while the second double bedroom features a fitted clothes rail.
The kitchen is well proportioned and presents an exciting opportunity to modernise.
With a triple aspect allowing for abundant natural light, the kitchen also benefits from a secondary door leading to a porch, which provides an additional entrance to the property and convenient access to the garage.
The bathroom comprises a panelled bath with shower attachment, a corner shower cubicle, a wash hand basin and WC, and is finished with part-tiled walls.
Externally, the grounds include an expansive, lawned, wrap around garden backing onto rolling countryside, creating a private and serene setting.
The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and features a shed along with a variety of mature trees and shrubs.
Steps rise to a patio area adjoining the property, providing an ideal space for outdoor furniture and entertaining.
Further benefits include a double garage with up-and-over doors, along with two additional access doors leading to the home and the garden. Additionally, the driveway provides ample off-road parking.
Services Mains electricity and water are connected. Oil fired central heating. The property benefits from solar panels that are leasehold. Please note the fireplace is gas-fired.
Local Authorities Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ The council tax band is D Broadband And Mobile Service At the time of the listing, standard and superfast are available.
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Stamp Duty Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance. Please visit the below website to check this.
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