2-bedroom bungalow · DT1 2HQ
Sold STCReduced £15k (−3.8%) on 4 SepListed 141 days
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About
Offered with no forward chain, this delightful two-bedroom detached timber-frame constructed bungalow is tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of Dorchester, just off Queens Avenue.
Well-positioned and offering comfortable single-storey living, the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, welcoming hallway, spacious reception room, fitted kitchen, bright conservatory, two bedrooms, and a family shower room.
The property has been well maintained and benefits from a number of recent improvements, including a replacement roof with new tiles, fascias and guttering, together with an updated gas-fired heating system.
Externally, the property enjoys a generous plot with an extended rear garden, a single garage, ample driveway parking for multiple vehicles, and attractive, low-maintenance gardens to the front and rear.
EPC rating D. Situation Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is a vibrant historic market town that blends rich heritage with modern amenities.
Known for its Roman origins and literary links to Thomas Hardy, the town, and the fabulous Brewery Square, offers a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions such as the Dorset Museum and the Keep Military Museum.
Dorchester benefits from excellent travel links, with two railway stations providing direct services to London Waterloo, Bristol, and Weymouth, as well as good road connections via the A35 and A37.
The surrounding areas include picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and the nearby Jurassic Coast, a unesco World Heritage Site offering stunning coastal walks and beaches.
Residents and visitors also enjoy access to leisure centres, schools, parks, and weekly markets, making Dorchester and its surroundings an attractive place to live and explore.
Description Entrance to this lovely home is via a generous walled driveway, offering parking for multiple vehicles and benefitting from a gated entrance for added security.
The front garden is neatly presented and low maintenance, with a pathway and a mature shrub and tree found on either side.
A partially glazed door opens into a useful porch, providing the perfect space to store outdoor clothing and footwear before entering the property's hallway.
From here, access is granted to all principal rooms, as well as a door leading into the single garage, which benefits from an up-and-over door, power, and lighting.
A generous storage cupboard provides excellent additional storage. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern white wall and base units with work surfaces over.
Space and plumbing are available for appliances, and a rear-aspect door opens into the conservatory. From here, double doors provide direct access to the rear garden.
Further accommodation includes a generous reception room, featuring a front-aspect bay window. The room is tastefully presented in neutral tones and fitted with carpet. There are two bedrooms.
Bedroom One is a good-sized double room enjoying a rear aspect, while Bedroom Two is a comfortable single room with a side aspect.
The family bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising a spacious walk-in shower with an electric shower, a wash hand basin, and a WC. The room is finished with laminate flooring and fully tiled walls.
The rear garden is a good size and has been thoughtfully designed for ease of maintenance.
An area of lawn adjoins the patio, which abuts the property and provides an excellent space for outdoor furniture and entertaining.
Mature plants and hedging border the garden, creating a private and attractive outdoor space. A useful gate provides access to the front. Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating. Local Authorities Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ Tel: Council Tax Band D.
Broadband At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available. Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider.
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