The Folly, Dorchester, DT2

Situated in the desirable Dorset village of Cerne Abbas, this stylish family home is presented in immaculate order throughout and enjoys a fabulous rear garden along with a garage and gated driveway. 

The property has been completely modernised by the current owners, providing an impressive, spacious, and practical interior. The accommodation is bright and airy throughout, and the versatile layout allows for various living arrangements, adaptable to the evolving requirements of family life. A standout feature of this property is the rear extension, designed to create a lifestyle-focused space that blends open-plan living with effortless access to the garden through expansive sliding picture windows leading directly onto the rear patio. 

The property is set back from the street, and the front garden is enclosed by a picket fence, within which a pedestrian gate and pathway lead to the front door and an internal porch. The Entrance Hall is light and spacious, giving direct access to all rooms on the ground floor and a direct outlook through the open plan kitchen living area to the garden beyond. The 22ft Living Room enjoys a double aspect, including a large bay window to the front, and also features a log burner. The second reception room, also with bay window and double aspect, is currently being used as an office but has a multitude of uses, including a ground-floor bedroom, especially considering there is a Shower Room and WC within the adjacent Utility Room. The Open Plan Living Area to the rear aspect is bathed in light via the two ceiling lanterns and big picture windows, and has underfloor heating throughout. It comprises a kitchen, dining area, and snug. The modern fitted kitchen features shaker-style cabinetry and open shelving, with a fitted range cooker and integrated fridge freezer. The free-standing island has an inset sink and further storage, while also providing a useful breakfast bar. Stairs rising from the entrance hall give access to a spacious landing, four double bedrooms, and a luxurious family bathroom. Outside, there's a gated driveway which leads to a detached garage with light and power. The extensive garden is fully enclosed and beautifully landscaped, featuring a vast level lawn along with mature borders and planting. The rear patio provides an excellent outdoor dining and sitting area from which steps lead onto the lawn, and there's a useful summerhouse for quiet enjoyment of the beautiful surroundings. 

The conservation village of Cerne Abbas lies in the unspoilt Dorset Downs within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself has a vibrant community feel and an excellent range of facilities including a village shop and Post Office, three public houses, a first school, and a doctors' surgery. It also has the fine parish Church of St Mary, a medieval abbey, and the famous Cerne Abbas Giant, a 180ft tall figure carved into the chalk hillside. There are bus services to the County town of Dorchester (8 miles South) and the Abbey town of Sherborne (12 miles North). Both towns have mainline railway stations with a fast regular service to London Waterloo. 

Further Information:
 
Tenure: Freehold. Mains services: Electric, water, drainage. Central Heating: By modern oil-fired boiler. Conservation Area: Cerne Abbas. Council Tax Band: F (Dorset) EPC Band: TBC. Mobile Signal: Good. Broadband Speed Available: Superfast 80mbps.