3-bedroom semi-detached house · DT2 7EY
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About
No onward chain! Characterful three bedroom semi-detached cottage with large rear garden.
Originally constructed in the 1800’s this semi-detached cottage resides within a sizeable plot and is situated in the ever-popular village of Tolpuddle.
The cottage is of cob construction with rendered elevations set under a part thatched, part tiled roof, with a single pitched roof extension to the rear.
On entering the property an entrance hallway leads to the staircase and provides access to the principal rooms.
The sitting room is well proportioned with central log burner providing a focal point to the room and attractive deep-set windows looking out to the front and rear of the property respectively.
The kitchen/ diner is appointed with a range of floor and wall mounted wooden units, with space and plumbing for white goods.
The dining area provides ample space for a large table and chairs and is complimented by exposed brickwork and characterful beams.
Steps up from the dining area lead a rear store/ utility with further space and power for white goods, storage for outdoor apparel and access to the rear garden.
Stairs ascend from the hallway the first floor comprising three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The principal bedroom enjoys a double aspect to the front and rear of the property and fair reaching views over the surrounding countryside.
The second bedroom is a smaller double room and also enjoys fair reaching views and space for freestanding furniture.
The third bedroom is more suited to a single bed and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the extensive rear garden.
Completing the first floor is a family bathroom, comprising bath with shower over, WC and pedestal sink units.
Services & outgoings Mains water, electricity and drainage Electric heating Council Tax Band D: £2522.89 Material information Broadband: FTTP-Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 73 Mbps, highest available upload speed 18 Mbps.
(Openreach). Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding Much of the village falls within a Conservation Area and therefore still retains many of its unspoiled period properties.
Also known for the six farm labourers (known as the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs'), exiled to Australia, who were considered founders of the Trade Union movement.
The village also has a well-regarded public house/restaurant which is now owned is syndicate by the local residents and is in close proximity to Bere Regis and Puddletown offering additional facilities including small supermarket, post office and first school at Puddletown.
The county town of Dorchester and its extensive amenities lies 10 miles to the East.
The extensive rear garden provides not only plenty of space, but also ample opportunity for those with green fingers to develop and landscape the space further.
Steps ascend up from the rear of the property to the garden area which is mostly lawned with established trees and bushes and from the top of the garden an elevated view can be enjoyed over the roof tops of Tolpuddle and rolling countryside beyond.
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About 77, Main Road, Dorchester
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