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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · DT2 8PS
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About
An attractive, semi-detached thatched cottage, located on the outskirts of Dorchester, with off street parking and a secluded rear garden.
The Property - Tucked away off a private road on the edge of Dorchester town, this charming Grade II Listed, semi-detached cobb cottage offers the quintessential “chocolate box” appearance with a wealth of character and potential.
Set within a spacious plot, the property enjoys a secluded and unoverlooked garden and benefits from open countryside views to the front.
Inside, the cottage offers well-balanced accommodation with two bedrooms upstairs, boasting a generous master bedroom with beams, fitted cupboard and loft access, while the ground floor comprises a cosy sitting/dining room with open fireplace, fitted kitchen, a particularly useful utility room providing extra kitchen storage and preparation space and door to the front of the cottage.
There is also a downstairs bathroom with bathtub and shower over.
Outside - To the side of the property there is gated off-street parking for one car, however there is further potential to enlarge this area if desired.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with small fruit trees, fencing and secure gated access at the side. A true blank canvas for keen gardeners and a great secluded space of outdoor entertaining.
Attached to the side of the cottage is a large store, which is currently being used as a wood store.
Situation - Located on the outskirts of Stinsford Village, this property is also situated within close proximity and walking distance of Dorchester town.
The area is surrounded by open countryside with excellent countryside walks along the river, adjacent woodlands and the Frome water meadows which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The property is within 20 minutes walking distance of the County town of Dorchester providing an excellent range of shopping, educational, recreational facilities as well as the main line railway stations to London (Waterloo) and Bristol (Templemeads).
The A35 provides good access to the Poole/Bournemouth conurbation. The seaside town of Weymouth and heritage coastline is within easy reach and offer superb sailing and water sport facilities.
Directions - What3words///relies.pothole.dirt Services - Mains electricity, private water supply from the Kingston Maurward Estate (Borehole). Private drainage (septic tank) serving 2 properties.
Electric heating. Broadband - Ultrafast speed available Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. ( Council Tax Band: C (Dorset Council - )
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