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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DT2 9JP
For saleListed 423 days
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About
Offered with no onward chain is this charming Grade II Listed, semi-detached thatched cottage, located in the highly sought-after village of Martinstown, within a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The property offers characterful accommodation including two reception rooms, a kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally, there is a southerly-facing enclosed rear garden, along with secure parking for one vehicle. EPC Rating E.
Situation The property is located in the much sought after village of Martinstown, conveniently situated just a few miles from the historic county town of Dorchester.
Local facilities include a parish church, village shop and post office, village hall, and public house.
There is a catchment first school in the nearby village of Winterbourne Abbas and further schools in Dorchester.
Dorchester town offers a number of shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants and public houses.
Brewery Square is a vibrant area offering a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.
The nearby train station provides links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth.
Accommodation Ground Floor Reception Rooms The property features two separate, good-sized reception rooms, each with a fireplace and charming window seat.
These versatile spaces offer ideal settings for a sitting room and dining room.
Kitchen The kitchen is fitted with a range of white wall and base level units with worksurfaces over and tiled splash back. Integral appliances include a double oven and four-ring hob.
Space is allocated for additional appliances and a door provides access to the garden.
First Floor Bedrooms All three bedrooms benefit from either a front, side or rear aspect window, allowing plentiful natural light to enter the rooms, whilst bedrooms one and two further benefit from a fitted wardrobe.
Bathroom Serving the bedrooms, is the family bathroom, furnished with a panel enclosed bath, bidet, WC and wash hand basin. The room is finished with wood-effect flooring.
Outside Externally, the home enjoys a southerly-facing enclosed rear garden, featuring a paved patio area, perfect for outdoor seating and can be directly accessed internally from the kitchen.
The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and features a variety of mature shrubs and trees. Secure parking for one car is also included.
Agents Notes We understand the property is not currently registered at the Land Registry. This is the case with many properties in England and Wales.
Your conveyancer will undertake any necessary steps in this instance. Broadband And Mobile Service At the time of the listing, standard and superfast broadband are available.
Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider and we recommend you visit the Ofcom website checker to confirm.
For up-to-date information please visit Flood Risk Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating. Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating. Local Authorities Local Authorities: Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park DT1 1XJ Council tax band E.
Stamp Duty Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance. Please visit the below website to check this.
Value & comps
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