3 bedroom detached house for sale

GRADE II Listed, charming and characterful DETACHED home offering immaculate gardens and OFF STREET parking. Situated in a popular VILLAGE LOCATION within the DAONB.


Originally constructed around 1700 this GII listed home has undergone sympathetic modernisation and extension in recent years and resides in the popular Hamlet of Southover only a short drive from the County Town of Dorchester. Set under a part thatched and part tiled roof with stone & flint, and rendered elevations respectively. On entering the property you are greeted by a useful hallway area with space for outdoor apparel, leading into the principle reception/ sitting room. The sitting room features a large inglenook fireplace with inset log burner providing an attractive focal point to the room and also enjoys a triple aspect to the front and rear of the property respectively allowing in an abundance of natural light. Situated from the sitting room is a most useful ground-floor shower-room with hand wash basin and WC as well as utility area with plumbing for additional white goods and access to the rear garden and terrace. Dividing the reception space and kitchen/ diner is a central hallway with stairs ascending to the first floor accommodation as well as an additional porch area with access to the rear garden. The kitchen area, including a central island is well equipped with a range of floor and wall mounted units, ceramic sink with drainer, electric hob and oven. The kitchen area also enjoys a double aspect over the rear garden and the quiet street scene to the front. Adjacent is a well-proportioned dining area, also enjoying an outlook over the rear garden with the added benefit of double doors opening out to a private paved terrace.
Stairs ascend from the central hallway to the principle accommodation comprising three bedrooms, servicing by a family bathroom. The largest bedroom which is currently utilised as the guest bedroom resides in the extension to the original build, is filled with natural light via two Velux windows and enjoys and outlook over the rear garden. The current master bedroom is situated in the original part of the property and is a well-proportioned double room benefitting from extensive built-in wardrobes. The third bedroom is currently utilised as an office space with the inclusion of a single bed and as well space for freestanding units and furniture. Additionally, in the hallway area between the bedrooms are two most useful integrated cupboards providing additional storage space. Completing the first floor is a modern family bathroom comprising bath with shower over and shower screen, WC and pedestal sink unit.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Oil fired central heating
Mains drainage & electricity
Private water supply– borehole
Council Tax Band E (£ £2,987.11 p/a)
Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & Conservation Area

The property is located within the small hamlet of Southover close to Frampton and the larger village of Maiden Newton. Dorchester is located 6 miles to the east and Crewkerne is 15 miles to the west. Southover is situated within the rolling Dorset chalk lands, highly sought after for its beautiful scenery and close proximity to the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. The area is renowned for its many bridleways, cycle paths and footpaths exploring the beautiful countryside and some of its historic places of interest. A more extensive range of shops, entertainment facilities and schooling can be found in the County Town of Dorchester.

Externally, the property has much to offer with areas of lawn, patio/ terrace and a diverse range of mature plants, fruit trees and herbaceous perennials. The present vendors have also erected an oak framed garage and carport providing additional parking and storage which is approached via a gravel parking area with gated access.