Church Street, Weymouth

An attractive four bedroom detached period stone built cottage situated in a peaceful setting in the sought after and picturesque village of Upwey, within easy access to both the county town of Dorchester and Weymouth. Originally two estate cottages and dating back around 300 years, the property offers a host of character features alongside a range of modern conveniences and is beautifully presented throughout.

The Property - Occupying a delightful position in the picturesque village of Upwey with beautifully landscaped gardens, this spacious cottage has undergone a comprehensive programme of modernisation by the current owners, all designed to compliment the original features of the property.

Accommodation - The entrance hall is to the side of the cottage leading to a front aspect sitting room with woodburning stove. The open-plan kitchen/dining room is a lovely feature with travertine tiled flooring running throughout including into a study area that also houses the gas boiler. The kitchen is extensively fitted with painted wood units with iroko hardwood worktops, built in double oven, induction hob, an integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The dining area has vaulted ceilings and velux windows together with a rear aspect. Access leads to a rear lobby with quarry-tiled floors, a garden room with a Belfast sink and utility area. A ground floor front aspect double bedroom is ideal for dependent relatives with an adjoining bathroom with bath and electric shower.

On the first floor there are three further bedrooms and a modern fitted shower room.

Outside - The front garden is open plan onto Church Street with shrub borders. A tarmac driveway to the side provides off road parking for up to 3 cars with gates leading to a further tarmac drive and detached double garage with twin doors. The left hand garage has power and light and side double doors. The rear garden is a delightful feature, enjoying privacy and seclusion and stocked with an abundance of shrubs, plants and trees. Immediately adjoining the rear is a large stone and paved sun terrace leading onto lawned gardens. Attached to the rear of the garage is a tool shed/store.

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Situation - The property is situated in an attractive setting within Church Street, close to the River Wey within Upwey village and open countryside. Upwey is an attractive village and conservation area with many period buildings, situated in pleasant countryside, nestling in a Dorset downland valley about 3 miles north of Weymouth and 4 miles south of Dorchester. The area is home to the Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Room, St Laurence Church as well as two public houses and a mainline railway station to London/Waterloo and Bristol/Temple Meads. A good range of amenities can be found close by including a new Tesco Express, general store, florist, a veterinary clinic, Marks & Spencers petrol station and Redlands sports centre. There are both primary and secondary schools close by. Both Weymouth and Dorchester town centres offer a comprehensive range of shops, Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy as well as cultural, recreational and further educational facilities.

Services - Main water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Gas fired central heating system.

Broadband - Superfast with 70Mbps speed available
Mobile - It is reported that you are likely to get mobile coverage outdoors, with limited coverage indoors (

Local Authority
Dorset Council
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Material Information - The property is found within a conservation area

Council Tax Band F
EPC D