Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

A charming 2/3 bedroom detached cottage with off street parking and garden. Situated within the popular village of Winterbourne Abbas.

Believed to date back to the 1700’s yet un-listed, this charming village home exudes character throughout and resides in the popular village of Winterbourne Abbas only a short drive from the county town of Dorchester. The property consists of brick and flint elevations set under a tile hung roof with a single storey red brick extension to the rear. On entrance to the property a small lobby leads into the principal reception room with feature fireplace, inset log burner with brick surround and space for a range of freestanding furniture. The kitchen/ diner is a well-proportioned space enjoying a double aspect to the rear and side of the property respectively. Along one wall is a row of wooden fitted units with sink and drainer as well as space for a single oven and plumbing for white goods. There is also a most useful larder/ store as well as central space for a dining table and chairs. The adjacent utility and shower room was an addition by the current owner, providing further storage, space for outdoor apparel, plumbing and power for white goods as well as shower room with WC and pedestal sink. The extension has been tastefully completed with exposed stonework and double height pitched room providing a greater feeling of space. A door out from the utility room also provides access to the rear garden.

Stairs ascend to the first floor comprising three bedrooms, the master of which is ensuite. The master bedroom is positioned at the front of the property enjoying a view of the street scene below and has the added benefit of an en-suite WC and sink. The master bedroom has also retained an original fireplace continuing the feeling of character and charm this property enjoys. The second bedroom is also a double room, with space for freestanding furniture and a view over the surrounding hillside. The third bedroom/ office was formally a bathroom servicing the first floor, retaining a handwash basin but provides versatile work/ study space as well as further accommodation if required. Bedroom three also enjoys views out over the rear garden and beyond.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Wall mounted electric heaters
Council Tax Band D
Property resides within a conservation area

SITUATION
The property is situated within the delightful village of Winterbourne Abbas, five miles west of the historic county town of Dorchester. The village boasts a parish church, a garage, a first
school, and beautiful surrounding countryside walks. The nearby county town of Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with
cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants and public houses. The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor’s, dentist
surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth
and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.

DIRECTIONS
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The property is situated within the delightful village of Winterbourne Abbas, five miles west of the historic county town of Dorchester. The village boasts a parish church, a garage, a first school, and beautiful surrounding countryside walks. The nearby county town of Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants and public houses. The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.

The rear garden has much to offer with a range of established plants, trees and herbaceous perennials and a variety of seating areas to enjoy the sun throughout the day. There are also two timber sheds providing external storage. There is side access from the rear garden to the front of the property, where there is off street parking for one vehicle.