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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · DT2 9LG
For saleReduced £20k (−2.7%) on 28 JulListed 193 days
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An extremely attractive and beautifully presented family home, set within a highly sought-after village location and enjoying a peaceful semi-rural position backing onto open countryside.
Arranged over three floors, the property blends character features with modern finishes, ideal for contemporary family living.
The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance hallway with cloakroom/WC, a light-filled sitting room featuring a Hamstone fireplace with log-burning stove and French doors opening onto the rear garden, and a spacious kitchen/dining room forming the heart of the home.
The kitchen is well-appointed with quality units, integrated appliances and a central island, complemented by a separate utility room and a study, ideal for home working.
The first floor provides three generous bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, together with a flexible additional bedroom and a modern family bathroom.
An extremely attractive and beautifully presented and positioned family house in a sought after village location.
A spacious kitchen/ dining room, utility room, study and sitting room to the ground floor, with four generous double bedrooms, two with en suites, separate bathroom and a further small single bedroom to the upper floors.
Outside there is a level southerly aspect rear garden backing towards countryside with carport, workshop and parking for several cars.
Vendors Comments: Winterbourne Steepleton has been such a joy to live in, from the Church lit by tea lights on Christmas Eve to the warmth of our neighbours.
We have loved seeing the lambs at the front of the house and the cows at the back and yet we are only 10 minutes to the centre of Dorchester and 15 minutes to Bridport and the nearest beach.
Best of all, we can leave our front door to join wonderful walking paths up the hill behind us and around the corner at Mill Lane.
Our location was the reason for our purchase, our friends here were the reason we stayed!
A beautifully presented and much-loved family home, enjoying a delightful semi-rural setting with far-reaching countryside views.
This exceptional home has been significantly enhanced and carefully maintained by the current vendors, creating a warm, stylish and highly versatile property arranged over three generous floors.
Blending character features with modern finishes, the house offers spacious accommodation ideally suited to modern family living.
The property is approached via an attractive stone frontage and gravel driveway, providing ample off-road parking and access to a timber carport and useful outbuildings.
A welcoming front door with double glazed privacy panels opens into a bright entrance hallway with staircase rising to the upper floors.
Off the hallway is a well-finished cloakroom/WC featuring panelled detailing, vanity storage, mixer tap, low-level WC and extractor fan.
The main living room is a standout feature - a light-filled, triple-aspect space with French doors opening directly onto the rear patio and garden.
A striking Hamstone fireplace with log-burning stove forms a cosy focal point, complemented by two radiators and useful under-stairs storage, making this an ideal space for both everyday family life and entertaining.
The kitchen/dining room provides a superb family hub, fitted with quality cabinetry, integrated appliances and a central island with breakfast bar seating.
The dining area comfortably accommodates a large table and enjoys excellent natural light, ideal for family meals and social gatherings.
A separate utility room offers additional storage and laundry facilities, helping to keep everyday living practical and well organised.
To the first floor, the landing gives access to a range of well-proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom is a generous and peaceful retreat, offering excellent floor space and natural light, and comfortably accommodating a large bed and freestanding furniture.
This room benefits from a stylish en suite shower room fitted with a walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tiling, vanity basin with storage, heated towel rail, low-level WC and extractor fan.
Also on the first floor are two further double bedrooms, both offering excellent proportions and flexibility for family use or guests.
One enjoys a pleasant rear-facing aspect overlooking the garden and countryside beyond, while the other benefits from a front-facing aspect and ample space for wardrobes and additional furniture.
A fourth bedroom on this floor is currently arranged as a study, making it ideal for home working, though it would equally suit use as a nursery, dressing room or additional bedroom if required.
Completing the first floor is a contemporary family bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath with glass shower screen, mixer shower, tiled walls, vanity basin with storage, heated towel rail and low-level WC, with windows allowing for plenty of natural light.
The second floor provides an impressive additional double bedroom, featuring built-in eaves storage and a Velux window enjoying attractive countryside views.
This room benefits from its own en suite bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath and glass shower screen, mixer shower, vanity basin, heated towel rail, low-level WC and wood-effect flooring.
This level also provides access to additional loft storage, making it ideal for guests, older children or multi-generational living.
Outside, the rear garden is a particular highlight - thoughtfully landscaped with a patio seating area ideal for outdoor dining, a well-maintained lawn and mature planting, all enjoying a peaceful and private outlook.
The garden is perfect for families and entertaining, set against a beautiful rural backdrop.
This is a spacious, characterful and flexible home that has clearly been cherished by its current owners, offering modern comforts, excellent natural light and a truly special setting
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