3 Bed Detached House For Sale

A semi detached period property in central Dorchester with 3 bedrooms, a good size rear garden and off street parking.

The Property - An attractive semi detached house of brick and stone construction under a tiled roof with 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, a good size rear garden and off road parking for 2 cars in tandem. This period cottage is situated in Dorchester town centre within easy access to all the facilities that Dorchester town has to offer. The property has been maintained well by the current vendor with a recently fitted bathroom as well as upstairs shower room. Other benefits include double glazing and gas central heating.

Steps rise to the front entrance door which leads in to the hall, which has an area under the stairs for storage or for a small desk/study area. The sitting room is to the front and has a central fireplace with gas fire and ornate fire surround. The sitting room has been opened up to the dining room, where there is space for a good size dining table and chairs and also has a brick feature wall with central fireplace and a built in cupboard. The dining room leads to the kitchen which in turn has a door to the garden. There are ample storage cupboards with timber doors and built in ceramic hob and double oven. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge / freezer. The downstairs fully tiled spacious bathroom has been fitted with a luxurious contemporary bathroom suite including bath with shower attachment over, WC and vanity wash hand basin with built in storage.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a modern shower room with shower cubicle and a cupboard with the hot water cylinder and gas boiler. The master bedroom is to the front of the house and has two built in double wardrobes, walk in storage cupboard and storage over the bed area as well. Bedroom 2 and 3 both have built in storage cupboards and there is a small desk built into bedroom 3.

Outside - To the front of the property there is a side driveway with parking in tandem for 2 cars and there's a small raised front garden with flower bed. To the rear of the property a door from the kitchen leads to the Purbeck sandstone patio abutting the rear, which provides an excellent area for outside dining. A few steps lead up to the garden with a path leading to the end where there is a good size shed with light and power. There is an area of lawn as well as flower borders, greenhouse and a mix of shrubs and small trees. A side gate provides convenient access to the parking area.

Situation - St Georges Road is situated to the eastern fringe of Dorchester and falls within the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools. The town centre is within a short distance, providing a good range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. The Dorset County Hospital is nearby. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf.

There are many footpaths and bridleways across the beautiful surrounding countryside. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding walks and the opportunity to enjoy a number of water sports activities.

Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide direct services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectfully. Cross channel ferries at Poole and Weymouth.

Local Authority - Dorset Council - or

Services - All mains services are connected.

Council Tax Band: C

EPC: D