Helston Close, Portesham, Weymouth

An impressive detached three double bedroom chalet bungalow peacefully situated in a cul-de-sac location with delightful south facing gardens of around 0.34 of an acre, within easy access to the coast.

The Property - A spacious detached chalet bungalow situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac location on the edge of this highly popular village, set in beautifully landscaped south facing gardens which extend to around 0.34 of an acre and enjoy delightful far reaching views over the village and surrounding countryside. Dating from the 1960's and under the current ownership for nearly 15 years, the accommodation is well presented throughout with two reception rooms and conservatory, two large ground floor double bedrooms with modern fitted shower room/wet room and first floor double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.

Accommodation - A useful entrance porch leads into a reception hall with stairs to the first floor. To the front are two spacious double bedrooms together with a modern fitted shower/wet room. To the rear is a sitting room and dining room which enjoy delightful south-facing views over the gardens. The sitting room is a charming room with a stone open fireplace, ideal for winter evenings together with French doors leading into a large conservatory. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards, again overlooking the rear garden. An inner lobby from the kitchen leads to a cloakroom with WC and boiler room housing the oil fired boiler. Attached to the side is a useful enclosed passageway with doors to the front and rear and access into the garage and a separate utility room/workshop.

On the first floor landing is a useful walk in loft space, ideal for storage and housing the pressurised hot water cylinder. The first floor bedroom is again a spacious double room with dormer window enjoying far reaching views. There is a range of built in wardrobes, access to a large walk in loft space and an en-suite bathroom.

Outside - Gated access from the close leads onto a large tarmac drive with turning area and off road parking for several cars which leads to a car port and garage. The front garden is lawned with trees, shrubs and flower borders. Lawned gardens extend around the side leading to a sun terrace and large lawned gardens, interspersed with an abundance of fruit trees including apple, pear and cherry. Concrete paths meander through the gardens with further lawned areas, vegetable garden, greenhouse, timber shed and gazebo which faces west and enjoys delightful views over the surrounding hills. There is an automatic lawnmower fitted. At the far end of the garden, gated access leads onto a bridlepath with lovely countryside walks across to Hardy's Monument.

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Situation - The picturesque village of Portesham lies close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline including the famous Chesil Beach, which stretches from Lyme Regis along the coast to the nearby coastal resort of Weymouth.

The county town of Dorchester and coastal resorts of Bridport, West Bay and Weymouth can all be found within a 10 mile radius providing a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as a variety of sporting pursuits including golf at West Bay, Weymouth and Dorchester (Came Down), sailing and water sports at Weymouth and West Bay. The picturesque village of Abbotsbury with its sub-tropical gardens, Swannery and beach is within a few miles.

There is excellent walking and riding in the immediate vicinity with a network of bridleways and footpaths over the surrounding Rolling countryside. The village itself enjoys an active social calendar and boasts a public house/restaurant, farm shop with cafe, doctors surgery, village hall, church and primary school.

Services - Electricity, mains water and septic tank drainage.
Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority
Dorset Council Tel:

Broadband-Superfast broadband is available in the area with up to 71 Mbps download speeds
Mobile phone coverage- Network coverage is likely both indoors and out
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Material Information - Council Tax Band E
EPC E