Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, DT2

DETACHED FAMILY HOME with SUPERB VIEWS over rolling countryside. Ample parking, double garage and wrap-around gardens.

This property occupies an enviable position in the ever popular hamlet of Winterbourne Steepleton. The property of is Timber Colt construction, with recently fitted contemporary cladded elevations, set under a tile hung roof. The property is approached via a large driveway providing ample parking for a number of vehicles. Access can be found to the front of the property or side access to the kitchen via a large polycarbonate porch providing additional storage space to the main house. The kitchen enjoys an outlook to the front of the property and comprises a range of wall mounted and floor units finished with black marble effect worktops, as well as most useful larder storage. There is also space for dish washer or washing machine and well oven with already fitted extractor. The dining room enjoys a duel aspect to side and rear of the property and the stunning rolling hills beyond. The sitting room is well proportioned running across the rear of the property also enjoying a double aspect and outlook of the surrounding hills. A focal point of the room the feature fireplace with inset coal effect gas fire. External access can also be found from the sitting room with doors opening to the rear garden and beyond. Large windows running the span of the room flood the sitting room with natural light. A WC/ cloakroom completes the ground floor with WC and pedestal sink.
The first floor provides spacious accommodation with three doubles bedrooms and family bathroom. The Master bedroom enjoys a pleasant double aspect with views over the garden and rolling hills beyond. The master bedroom also benefits from integrated storage. Bedrooms two and three are both rooms and include most useful integrated storage. Bedroom three is currently utilised as an office/ study. A family bathroom services the first floor accommodation comprising bath with shower over, pedestal sink and WC.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
All mains services
Council Tax Band D

The hamlet of Winterbourne Steepleton is rich in architecture and history. The Parish Church of St Michael is one of Dorset's three Medieval Churches and can trace its roots to the 10th Century. The hamlet receives a long mention in Nikolaus Pevsners Buildings of England Series under Dorset. There are a reported 49 Round Barrows surrounding Winterbourne Steepleton, which indicate the presence of Iron Age activity. Situated amongst some of Dorset's prettiest rolling countryside, fine country walks and horse riding are literally on the doorstep with a variety of footpaths and bridleways. The Hardye Monument is close by with its vast elevated panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast and also inland. Sport in the area includes golf at Came Down, Weymouth and Dorchester Cricket, Football and Rugby Clubs and World Class Sailing in the Olympic waters of Portland and Weymouth. Close by Winterbourne Abbas has a local garage with a shop and a village pub. A much greater range of shopping, educational, commercial and medical facilities are available in The County Town of Dorchester. The village is highly accessible and there are excellent communications by road and rail. The A303, A35 and A37 are within relatively easy distance. A regular train service to London runs from Dorchester. International airports can be found at Southampton and Bournemouth. Cross channel services are available at Poole and Weymouth.

This property features a generous amount of outdoor space, with the majority of conventional garden space found to the front of the property. The garden area does whoever wrap around the property providing 360 degree access around the property. There is also interspersed areas of fruit trees and established hedged and flowered borders. Ample off street parking is available with space for a number of vehicles. A double garage with up-and-over door provides most useful storage as well as additional parking if required. The driveway area is also enclosed with wooden double gates.