Welcome to this utterly charming Grade II Listed property, part of an 18th Century Georgian country house. Sash windows, high ceilings and cornices, original fireplaces, and flagstone flooring, create a truly inviting property one can call ‘home’.

The ENTRANCE HALL is a room of its own, with a welcoming fireplace, shuttered window, and plentiful space to use as an additional reception room. There is also a CELLAR of considerable size, which, whilst perfect for storing wine, could provide further opportunity for use as a ‘snug’ or games room, perhaps.

From the entrance hall, steps lead up to the remaining accommodation on the ground floor. In the elegant DRAWING ROOM is a fine open fireplace creating a statement at one end, and two shuttered sash windows overlooking the garden at the front. With its ornate ceiling, polished timber flooring and sense of style, it is an obvious room for entertaining. There are even the original servants’ bells.

The KITCHEN has a range of contemporary units and a polished concrete work surface. A gas-fired AGA takes pride of place, and there is a useful pantry cupboard. Other appliances include a tall fridge/freezer, a Miele dishwasher, a Gaggenau four-plate electric hob with extractor fan above, and a built-in single oven/grill. There is room for a breakfast table, and French doors lead outside to the rear garden. Also on this floor is a DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM, providing a WC, wash-hand basin, room for a washing-machine and hanging coats etc.

From the inner hallway, a finely curved staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR. Here, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The freshly decorated FAMILY BATHROOM has an attractive tiled floor, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, a close-coupled WC, and a pedestal wash-hand basin.

BEDROOM TWO overlooks the front of the house and has a shuttered sash window. A pretty room, it also has a built-in wardrobe and additional fitted wardrobe.

A few steps rise from the main landing to a half landing and the remaining two bedrooms. BEDROOM ONE enjoys an outlook from two aspects, and has a built-in wardrobe and additional fitted wardrobe. BEDROOM THREE has a shuttered sash pane window and cast iron fireplace with marble surround and mantle. It too has a fitted wardrobe.

Outside
A gravelled driveway swishes up to the front door. There is plentiful parking and also a GARAGE (part of the old stable block) with double opening timber doors. The front garden is very private and is an absolute sun trap, enjoying a southerly aspect. Mature hedging and a variety of flower beds create a pleasing setting.

The rear garden is mainly gravelled and very much a private retreat. With its easy access from the kitchen, it is often used for entertaining. The sound of trickling water from the sunken ornamental pond adds to the ambience and tranquility.

Location
The ever-popular village of Puddletown, approx. five miles to the east of Dorchester and only moments from the enchanting Piddle Valley and Hardy’s countryside, forms a ‘hub’ for the nearby villages and hamlets due to its plentiful facilities.
These include Puddletown First and Middle Schools (also in catchment area for Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester), an excellent doctors' surgery, small supermarket, and post office, with the focal point being the delightful St Mary's Church, dating back over 300 years. Furthermore, there is the quintessential village pub, The Blue Vinney, named after the famous Dorset cheese and celebrated for its excellent cuisine.

Directions
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