Northernhay, Dorchester, DT1

Characterful TWO BEDROOM semi detached home a SHORT WALK from DORCHESTER TOWN CENTRE. Tastefully renovated throughout.

Constructed in the mid 1800’s this charming semi-detached property has been lovingly updated and restored by the present vendors and occupies a prime position on the edge of Dorchester Town Centre and a host of local amenities. A step ascends to the front door and into the entrance porch providing access to the principal rooms. The open plan sitting/ dining room is a charming and cosy space benefitting from a double aspect of both the front and rear gardens. Two original fireplaces were uncovered by the present vendors and are charming focal points to the room. Neither fireplace are currently in use however could be re-instated subject to lining. A door leads out from the dining area to the rear courtyard blending the outside with in. The kitchen is appointed with a range of floor and wall mounted units finished with oak effect worktops, inset sink unit and space for an oven with extractor hood over. Two windows bring in an abundance of natural light and provide an outlook over the rear courtyard.
Stairs ascend from the sitting room to the first floor comprising master bedroom and shower room. The master bedroom is well proportioned, enjoys a pleasant outlook over the front garden and beyond via a large tilt-and-turn window. The bedroom also features an original fireplace and integrated storage. The shower room comprises large shower, Victorian style high-cistern WC and oak sink unit with his-and-hers sinks. The shower room also features part glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard, light tunnel above the shower unit and linen/ airing cupboard. Stairs ascend again to the second floor and guest bedroom with open plan en-suite facilities comprising free-standing roll top slipper bath, WC and hand basin. A quaint and individual feature of the room is a church style window with seat built into the original chimney breast overlooking the street scene below. The guest room also features a large window overlooking the front garden and filling the room with natural light.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Gas fired central heating
Mains water and drainage
Council Tax Band B

Local amenities are within walking distance and the heart of the County town is within a mile, where a wide range of facilities for education, entertainment, health and leisure can be found. Dorchester Town is most famous for being the County Town of Dorset and being the birthplace of the famous poet and novelist Thomas Hardy in 1840. The life and works of Thomas Hardy form a strong part of the cultural background of Dorchester, which is recognised worldwide as the centre of attraction for students and followers of this great literary figure. The property has good access to Dorchester's surrounding countryside for walking and other rural pursuits and the town also lies a short distance to the West of the Purbeck Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast is only a few miles away. There are riverside walks close by. Sport in the area includes golf at Came Down, Dorchester Cricket, Football and Rugby Clubs and Sailing in the Olympic waters of Portland and Weymouth. Communications are excellent, with main line railway links to London Waterloo from all the major centres, cross channel services at Poole and Weymouth, an airport at Bournemouth and there is a very effective road network.

Externally the property offer front garden and rear courtyard with store/ utility. Steps lead down into the front garden, which is paved with stone slabs with a raised seating area with space for a table and chairs, well suited for al fresco dining. The private rear courtyard is accessed through a door from the sitting/ dining room leading to the brick built store/ utility. The store/ utility benefits from plumbing, power and lighting and outside tap. On street parking is available on Northernhay and is allocated to resident permit holders.