No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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The Property
Outbuilding
Carport
Guide price£475,000
Added > 14 days

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Yeovil Road, Melbury Osmond, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2
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Detached house
3 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: G*
1,819 sq ft / 169 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band E
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Edge of Village
  • Detached Character Cottage
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Double Carport
  • Outbuildings
  • Large Wraparound Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Driveway Parking for Several Vehicles
This charming detached character home is situated within just under half an acre of grounds, located on the edge of the village of Melbury Osmund, near Dorchester.

The property, which has been under the same ownership for several decades, has been well maintained and modernised over the years. It now offers an opportunity for the next custodian to realise its full potential and versatile layout, amid a picturesque countryside setting. There is no forward chain.

Accommodation comprises: Entrance Lobby. Utility Room. W.C. Pantry. Kitchen Breakfast Room. Study. Dining Hall. Living Room with Snug and Family Areas. Conservatory. Stairs from the Dining Hall to First Floor Landing. Master Bedroom. Ensuite Bathroom. Single Bedroom. Double Bedroom. Family Bathroom.

Outside there is an attached outbuilding comprising two storage areas. A gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles. A Large Double Carport. Furthermore there is a chicken coup, greenhouse, and an outside store. The garden wraps around the property and is full enclosed and mostly laid to lawn with landscaped borders and mature planting throughout, along with a very well established vegetable garden and raised beds.

The popular village of Melbury Osmund is located within a picturesque rural valley with excellent access to local road networks, just off the Dorchester/Yeovil Road (A37). At the centre of the village lies the church of St Osmond with its active community centred around the village hall. There is also a children's recreation ground with play equipment, tennis court and boule court. Local facilities are available in the nearby village of Evershot. These include a popular primary school, general stores, post office and public house. Excellent schools in the area include Primary at Evershot, Yetminster and East Coker, Secondary at Gryphon School in Sherborne and others at Yeovil, Beaminster and Crewkerne. Prep schools at Sherborne, Hazelgrove and North Perrott. Independent schools at Park School Yeovil, Sherborne and Leweston. Communication by rail to London Waterloo from Yeovil Junction.

Tenure: Freehold. Mains services: Electric, Water. Central Heating/ Hot water: Oil boiler. Drainage: Septic tank. Telephone: BT, Ultrafast Broadband available. EPC: G, Council Tax: E.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 27, 2024

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