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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · DT2 0BL
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About
This detached bungalow occupies an elevated position on the edge of the ever-popular village of Maiden Newton, enjoying a generous plot with well-established gardens, countryside views, a garage and private off-road parking.
Well-presented throughout and thoughtfully maintained by the current owners, the property offers comfortable single-storey living in a peaceful yet well-connected Dorset village setting.
An entrance into the home leads directly into a bright and welcoming kitchen/breakfast room, where solid wood flooring, a large garden-facing window and a practical layout create an ideal everyday living space.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and benefits from a range cooker with electric hob, space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher, room for a fridge/freezer, and a useful walk-in style larder providing excellent additional storage.
A part-glazed back door leads out to a rear patio and garden beyond.
The kitchen's solid wood flooring continues seamlessly into the well-proportioned sitting room, a light-filled space a pleasant garden outlook that enhances the room's relaxing atmosphere.
An inner hallway serves the bedroom accommodation and includes an airing cupboard along with loft access.
There are three bedrooms in total, comprising two comfortable doubles and a versatile single bedroom which could equally serve as a home office or hobby room.
The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, whilst the third bedroom features attractive solid wood flooring. The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom with a traditional suite.
One of the property's standout features is undoubtedly the garden.
Positioned on the village fringe, the rear garden backs onto open countryside, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity.
It is predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by mature planting, established flower borders, ornamental shrubs and attractive specimen trees.
To the front, the property is set back behind an expansive gravel driveway which gives off road parking for several vehicles, while a single attached garage offers additional storage and convenient rear garden access.
Maiden Newton remains one of West Dorset's most sought-after villages, offering an excellent range of day-to-day amenities including a convenience store, Post Office, doctor's surgery, public houses, eateries, first school and railway station with links to Dorchester, Yeovil and beyond.
Surrounded by beautiful rolling Dorset countryside and lying within the picturesque Frome Valley, the village offers an appealing balance of rural charm and practicality, making it particularly attractive to downsizers, families and those seeking a quieter pace of life whilst remaining well connected to Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast.
Notes Tenure: Freehold. EPC rating: C. Council tax band: C (Dorset). Mains services: Electric, water, drainage. Broadband speeds: Superfast available (80Mbps). Mobile service: Good.
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About 15, Stanstead Road, Dorchester
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