Askerswell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

A superb family home nestled in the heart of the small rural village of Askerswell, beautifully refurbished with five bedrooms and two home offices

THE PROPERTY
Situated in the heart of the small and much sought after village of Askerswell, first glimpses of this wonderful property are most impressive with its attractive facade constructed of flint and stone under a pitched slate and tiled roof.
On first entering the property, which dates back to the early 19th century but is surprisingly not listed, there is a real sense of charm, space and light with a perfect juxtaposition of old and new. The property was originally two cottages and used as a bakery supplying several local villages. You are immediately greeted by the most fantastic family kitchen, with superb flagstone flooring, incorporating a number of attractive wall and base units, a central island and professional Lacanche oven. There is also a window seat with views over the garden and plenty of room for a breakfast/dining table. This kitchen is simply 'as good as it gets' and exemplifies modern living forming the perfect hub of the home.
Just off the kitchen is a good-sized sitting room with a window seat and wood burning stove. On the ground floor is a superb garden room, currently used as a playroom and sitting area with direct access to the front garden, which is safe for children and animals, with a paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining.
Also worth a special mention is the lovely dining room with a brick open fireplace and superb flagstone flooring and to the far end is a snug/TV room again with a wood burning stove. The accommodation is very well presented and ideal for most families with a huge amount of flexibility.
The principal bedrooms are situated on the first floor with five in total including a fantastic main bedroom with steps down into a fabulous en suite dual access wet room equipped with a sauna, power shower and Japanese bath.
The attic offers huge potential for a home office with natural light and heating.

OUTSIDE
The gardens are an absolute delight and a utopia for children and animals. The property sits in just under 1/4 of an acre with the River Asker forming the property's northern boundary. The front garden has a lawned area with well stocked borders, a summer house, garden store and orchard. The rear garden has a large parking area, double garage, superb raised vegetable beds, greenhouse and an office/gym.

LOCATION
Askerswell is a small pretty village at the foot of the iconic Eggardon Hill known for its iron age hillfort and from which are commanding views west over the Bride Valley towards Golden Cap and Lyme Bay. The countryside in this part of Dorset is wonderful, with narrow lanes, rural pastures, undulating chalk downland, coppices and woods. In the village there is the fine parish Church, the popular Spyway Inn public house and a well used village hall. The village has good connections to both the east and west via the A35 and to the south, the coast at Burton Bradstock with the popular Hive Beach Café and Seaside Boarding House, the cliff top creation of the former Groucho Club owner. The Georgian town of Bridport, just over 4 miles away has an excellent range of shops, restaurants and supermarkets including a Waitrose. To the east lies the county town of Dorchester, just over 11 miles away has a further range of excellent facilities including a main line railway station to London Waterloo.