Wareham Road, Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Immaculately presented modern home close to the Jurassic coast.

Description

The Glass House is a unique architect designed, contemporary property constructed in 2008 with brick and glass elevations under a slate roof.

The property has spacious accommodation of just over
3000 sq ft arranged on three floors with large double glazed windows throughout, allowing light to flood in whilst optimising heat retention.

On the ground floor is an entrance hall with a striking glass and steel staircase leading to the first and second floors. From the hall is access to a cinema room and an open plan sitting room and dining area. Across the hall is a well-equipped kitchen with a range of wall and floor units, large central island, 4-ring induction hob, 2 ovens, steam oven, integrated dishwasher, microwave and extractor hood.

Facing the rear garden are three sets of bi-folding windows and to the front a wall of glass faces south providing views of the front garden and plenty of solar gain. A utility room and cloakroom are accessed from the kitchen. On the first floor there is the glazed galleried landing, a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, a guest bedroom with en suite shower room, 2 further double bedrooms and a large high specification family bath and shower room. On the second floor are 2 further double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room.

Outside
The property is approached through electrically operated timber gates, from where a gravel drive leads to a parking area in front of the house and a stand-alone double garage with electric door. Side gates lead to the rear of the house where there is a split level contemporary landscaped garden with a terrace, two areas of lawn beyond all separated by a striking central canal water feature. The garden is very private and secluded, with a wall and close boarded timber fence providing enclosure. In all the gardens extend to approximately 0.46 acre.

Location

The Glass House is situated on the outskirts of Owermoigne.

Known as Nether Moynton in Thomas Hardy’s novels, the village is centred around the pretty church of St Michael and nearby facilities include a petrol station with farm shop and the Millhouse plant nursery and Cider museum.

The National Trust’s Ringstead Bay is just 4 miles and has an unspoilt beach, surrounded by farmland and dramatic cliffs and the Bay is popular for swimming, windsurfers and kitesurfers. It is possible to walk to Ringstead Bay via footpaths which is about 3 miles.

The area is well known for its sporting and leisure pursuits which include golf at Dorchester Came Down, Yeovil, Folke and Sherborne golf clubs.

Sailing and water sports all along the Dorset coast, with Marinas at Weymouth and Poole (Weymouth being home to the National Sailing Academy).

There is riding and walking in the surrounding countryside. The Dorset coastline is recognised as a World Heritage site and Weymouth is close by with its Georgian seafront and beautiful beach.

The county town of Dorchester is about 6.5 miles and provides an excellent range of facilities including shops, restaurants and pubs, several supermarkets including a large and a small Waitrose.

The recently developed brewery, known as Brewery Square, provides a popular Plaza, Odeon Cinema and restaurants including Cote Brasserie and Waggamamas.

On Wednesdays there is a weekly market.

Dorchester has a direct service to London Waterloo.

Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter and Bristol Airports are all easily accessible offering connections around the UK, Europe and to other destinations.

Education
There are good schools in the area both state and private. State schooling for all ages in Dorchester (including the renowned Thomas Hardye School). The county is well served by private schools too, with preparatory schools at Sunninghill school in Dorchester, Sherborne, Sandroyd, Perrott Hill. Senior schools include Sherborne School for boys; Sherborne School for girls, Leweston, Bryanston, Canford, and Milton Abbey.

Square Footage: 3,087 sq ft


Acreage: 0.46 Acres

Directions

From Wareham take the A352 proceed on this road until you pass the Owermoigne village sign. Continue straight on past the garage. The house is on the right The Glass House sign is on the grass verge adjacent to the entrance.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band G

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.