3 Bed Detached House For Sale

A detached 3 bedroom bungalow in excellent decorative order, with detached 1 bedroom annexe and ample off street parking, situated in the popular village of Cheselbourne.

The Property - This detached bungalow is situated in the village of Cheselbourne with views over farmland, in the popular Piddle Valley area of Dorset. One of the major assets includes a self contained detached annexe, converted from a double garage in 2018, making a fantastic opportunity for multi generational living/guest accommodation, a games/hobby space or as a holiday/letting unit with income potential. Built in 1984, this property has been renovated by the current vendors and benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating throughout.

The main entrance door leads to an entrance hall with loft access. The sitting room is a lovely room with box bay window and French doors (all fitted with electric blinds) that lead to the rear garden. There is a central LPG gas fire and built in cupboards and shelving in the recesses. The kitchen /dining room has bi-folding doors at the end of the dining area to the rear garden. The kitchen is well appointed and equipped with ample cupboards including a pull out larder and deep pan drawers. There are lovely granite worksurfaces and built in appliances including 2 under counter Bosch fridges, Bosch dishwasher, 5 ring ceramic hob with extractor fan over, Bosch conventional double oven and microwave oven. The solid oak breakfast bar with 3 pendant lights over, makes for a social division from the kitchen to the dining area, where there is space for a dining table and chairs.

The master bedroom has quality built in storage cupboards above the bed area and wardrobes and drawers either side. There also an additional built in wardrobe and floating chest of drawers. A door leads to an en-suite shower room with double walk-in shower and table top wash hand basin. The 2nd bedroom is a double room with built in wardrobes and the 3rd bedroom has been fitted with a built in desk with shelving over and with cupboards and drawers. The family bathroom is a good size with bath and separate shower cubicle.

The annexe has a utility room which contains the oil-fired boiler, sink, fitted units, space for stackable washing machine and dryer. The annexe accommodation is accessed via patio doors in to the sitting room and has a kitchenette to one side with 2 ring induction hob, sink and integrated fridge. A sliding door leads to the generous double bedroom with sky light and a full wall of wardrobes. A door leads to the shower room with walk in shower. There is underfloor heating throughout the annexe accommodation.

Outside - The well-kept gardens surround the property and there are multiple seating areas to catch the sun throughout the day. Directly abutting the property there is a large level patio seating area and lawn with a low wall surrounding it. From the slightly elevated area of the garden there are wonderful views to be enjoyed over the surrounding countryside. There are 2 storage sheds and a gravelled walkway leading to the front of the property where there are attractive raised flower beds well stocked with flowers. A five-bar gate makes the parking area secure and there is parking on the drive for at least 3 or 4 cars.

Situation - Cheselbourne is surrounded by beautiful rolling Dorset countryside. The village has a thriving Primary School, a church and The River Arms village pub. Puddletown is about 4 miles south with a good shop/post office, modern Doctor’s Surgery, Primary and Middle schools, public house, village hall and veterinary surgery as well as access to the A35 dual carriageway. There is a farm shop/post office and the Fox Inn in Ansty, about 2 miles to the north.

Dorchester, the county town, is about 8 miles with a comprehensive range of facilities including the County Hospital, and mainline station on the London Waterloo line.

The area is particularly well served with a network of both footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding rolling down land. Sporting facilities are varied and include golf at the Dorset Golf & Country Club, Dorchester (two clubs), sailing and water sports along the Jurassic coast.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating,
Private drainage.
EPC - Band D

Local Authority - Dorset Council

Council Tax Band House - E
Annexe Band - A