Main Road, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, DT2

TWO bedroom semi-detached THATCHED cottage in popular VILLAGE LOCATION with LARGE PLOT extending to 0.3 ACRES.

Originally constructed in the 1800’s this semi-detached cottage resides in a sizeable plot extending to 0.3 acres and situated in the ever popular village of Tolpuddle. The cottage is of cob construction with rendered elevations under and thatched roof and a side extension consisting of brick and stone elevations under a tile hung roof. On entering the property an entrance hallway leads to the staircase and provides access to the principle rooms. The sitting room is well proportioned with large feature fireplace (not currently in use) and attractive deep set window looking out to the front of the property and street seem beyond. The sitting room does also enjoy a double aspect with a secondary window looking out to the rear garden. A set of steps leads to the central lobby with access to the rear garden, bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen in well-appointed with a range of floor level and wall mounted units and central breakfast bar. There is space for a single oven with extractor hood over, sink with drainer and walk in larder/ utility room. The larder/ utility has light and power as well as plumbing for additional white goods. Completing the ground floor is a family bathroom comprising bath with shower over, WC, pedestal sink and wall mounted radiator.

Stairs ascend to the first floor accommodation consisting of two double bedrooms. The master bedroom is well proportioned and enjoys a double aspect to the front and rear and features exposed beams reflecting the true character and age of the property. The second bedroom equally takes a double bed and overlooks the front of the property and street scene below.

Much of the village falls within a Conservation Area and therefore still retains many of its unspoiled period properties. Also known for the six farm labourers (known as the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs'), exiled to Australia, who were considered founders of the Trade Union movement. The village also has a well-regarded public house/restaurant which is now owned is syndicate by the local residents and is in close proximity to Bere Regis and Puddletown offering additional facilities including small supermarket, post office and first school at Puddletown. The county town of Dorchester and its extensive amenities lies 10 miles to the East.

The extensive outside space this property offers is one it’s most salient features with the overall plot extending to approximately 0.3 acres. The garden is mostly laid to lawn interspersed with established trees and bushes and offers a great opportunity to improve and develop further. The garden backs onto rolling fields and occupies an elevated position overlooking the roof tops of Tolpuddle. There is also a brick and stone built store housing the oil tank for the property and providing a most useful storage area. Parking can be found on street and is available on a first come first serve basis.