2-bedroom bungalow · DT2 8SB
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A detached bungalow with south-facing garden, garage, and countryside views in a sought-after village setting. Offer for sale with no onward chain.
The Property This detached bungalow is offered for sale with no onward chain and is tucked away in a small cul-de-sac within a popular and well-served village, benefitting from local amenities including a village shop and post office.
The property offers excellent potential for modernisation and features gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, an attached garage, and a driveway.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway with a cupboard housing the combination gas boiler. The sitting room features a bay window and a chimney breast with an open fireplace.
There are two double bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a white suite, including a bath with mixer tap, WC, and pedestal wash basin.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers, generous work surfaces, and an integrated electric oven with gas hob and extractor over.
There is space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. Leading from the kitchen is a conservatory with a dwarf wall and UPVC double glazed windows, overlooking the garden.
Outside The rear garden enjoys a desirable south-facing aspect and backs onto open fields. It features terraced levels with two lawned areas, a mature apple tree, and established hedging.
A useful garden shed is included, along with attractive open views over neighbouring rooftops towards the village church and beyond.
Access is available to both sides of the property, leading to the front garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked shrub and flower borders.
A pathway leads to the covered porch and front entrance. The attached garage benefits from power and lighting, as well as a personal door to the rear. The driveway provides ample off-road parking.
Situation Puddletown is well served with an array of local amenities, including village shop/post office, doctor's surgery, veterinary practise, village hall, community library and The Blue Vinny pub.
The village is home to a pre, primary and middle school and has a recreational ground with cricket pitch, sports pavilion and children’s play area.
The village is located in the heart of Dorset and benefits from charming views of the surrounding countryside, with easy access to a network of footpaths/bridleways and Puddletown Forest to the west.
The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding walks and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of water sports.
The historic county town of Dorchester is less than 5 miles away and has a variety of restaurants, shops and leisure facilities, meeting everyone’s needs, including mainline railway stations with services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
The A35 gives access to Dorchester/Weymouth and Poole/Bournemouth areas and there are cross channel ferries at Poole and Weymouth.
Directions What3words///satellite.round.fewer Services Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband - Superfast speed available Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. () Council Tax Band: D (Dorset Council
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About 16, Whitehill, Dorchester
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