One of a pair of fine handsome houses set at the entrance to this highly regarded tree-lined avenue. Originally built in the early 1900’s, for two sisters who wanted to live next door to each other, this substantial home has very generous accommodation with all the hallmarks of the period having high ceilings, ornate fretwork, deep bay windows flooding the interior with light – and set in a large plot. All features still very much in high demand.

The RECEPTION HALL is indeed a ‘receiving’ hall, with considerable room to greet guests and, intrinsically, sets the scene for the accommodation to come. Timberwork decorates the ceiling and a fine staircase with barley twist spindles rises to the galleried landing with beautifully ornate fretwork. There are two useful storage cupboards under the stairs. Doors from here lead to the DINING ROOM with considerable space for an extended dining table overseen by a handsome fireplace set within a deep arch and lit by a deep window. The SITTING ROOM is another generous room with cosy fireplace and another deep bay window framing the view of the front garden.

The KITCHEN and BREAKFAST ROOM are now one room with timber fronted units to the far end providing considerable storage and also having a built-in larder cupboard. Appliances include a gas hob and two Miele ovens. An adjacent UTILITY AREA provides access to the back garden and also internal access to the garage as well as a CLOAKROOM with wash-hand basin and WC plus airing cupboard with a pre-lagged hot water tank with electric immersion.

On the FIRST FLOOR is a most appealing landing with ornate timber fretwork encased in framing rising above the balustrade and creating an impressive entrance to the remaining accommodation on this floor.

In total there are FIVE BEDROOMS: the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is a large room with deep bay window and a range of fitted wardrobes to one wall plus additional built-in storage cupboards. An ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM provides a double shower, wash-hand basin and WC. The remaining bedrooms are all of varying sizes, but each can accommodate a double or twin beds. The FAMILY BATHROOM has both a bath and separate shower cubicle as well as a wash-hand basin and WC. Bedroom 5 is currently used as a study. There is handy access to the loft space which is partly boarded.

Outside
The plot measures approximately 0.32 ACRES, unusually large for a town location. This partly walled leafy garden is beautifully mature with two noted Magnolia trees and provides many private seating areas for enjoying the sun, or simply the view of the garden itself. The current owners have a keen interest in the garden and planting has ensured all year colour, with dahlia, salvia, roses, spirea. climbing abutilon to name but a few and is a haven for birds and bees. A patio and pergola sit immediately to the rear and is a favourite haunt for enjoying fine weather.

On a practical note, there is also a GARAGE, approached at the rear (this has obvious potential for converting into additional ground floor accommodation if required) and there is considerable parking space at the front and side of the property.

Location
Located on one of Dorchester's particularly well-regarded residential roads, this substantial property on Queen's Avenue falls within the immediate catchment area for Thomas Hardye School and is proximal to both Dorchester South and West stations, providing access by rail to London Waterloo (2.5 hours) and to Bath and Bristol respectively. Queens Avenue itself was one of Hardy's more favoured haunts; its linear, tree-lined grandeur has been beautifully preserved as one of the most desirable in the area.

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