Troytown, Dorchester, DT2

Three-bedroom, Grade II listed FAMILY HOME with VIEWS of the surrounding countryside. Nestled in the HAMLET of Troytown.

Constructed in 1867 this Grade II listed former farm cottage occupies a rural position and has retained many character features. The cottage is of red brick construction with stone mullions and set under a tile hung roof. The small hamlet of Troytown resides only a short drive from Dorchester town centre and an extensive range of amenities as well as easy access to the A35, an arterial road across the county and beyond. Approaching the property is a gated front garden and stone pathway leading to the property entrance. The principle reception room is a cosy and inviting space enjoying an outlook over the front of the property and benefits from a feature fireplace with inset log burner and attractive window seat. From the sitting room is well proportioned dining room with space for a large table and chairs as well as additional free standing furniture. The dining room also benefits from an under-stairs cupboard and window looking out towards the garden, allowing in an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property and is well appointed with a range or floor and wall mounted units finished with wood effect worktops. There is also space for a range of white goods/ appliances and double oven with extractor above. Situated adjacent to the kitchen is a most useful rear porch/ utility area, providing access to the garden and providing storage space for a range of outdoor apparel.
Stairs ascended to the first floor and accommodation comprising three bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom is situated at the front of the property, enjoying views of the neighbouring fields and beyond. The second bedroom is situated at the rear of the property and benefits
from a most useful built in wardrobe and private aspect of the rear garden and fields beyond. The third bedroom also benefits from built-in storage and rural views of the surrounding fields. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom comprising bath with shower attachment over, WC and hand wash basin as well as the added addition of underfloor heating.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Electric heating
Private water and drainage
Council Tax Band B

Troytown is a small Hamlet situated approximately 4 miles East of the County Town of Dorchester and 1 mile from the ever popular village of Puddletown. The River Piddle runs through the village with water meadows to the north and woodland to the south. The village church dates back to between 13th and 15th Century although the main village was developed around the square in the 1860's. The village has excellent facilities including a shop/post office, first and middle schools, new doctors' surgery, a veterinary surgery and The Blue Vinny public house. Puddletown has excellent transport links including a regular bus service and also has good road network between all villages and towns. Moreton village (approximately 4 miles away) provides a local train station as well as Dorchester town with main line railway connection to London Waterloo and Bristol. Bournemouth international airport is approximately 23 miles away and the County Town of Dorchester provides all other facilities for education and shopping.

Externally the property has much to offer with a large rear garden, mostly laid to lawn, with the scope to develop this further and leading to a single garage, with space for a car and allocated parking space. Abutting the property is a raised paved terrace providing the ideal al-fresco seating/ dining area to take in the southerly aspect that the garden enjoys. The parking area and garage can be accessed via a shared track situated at the end of the terrace of neighbouring properties.