Piddletrenthide, Dorchester

This pretty detached cottage has undergone significant improvement and modernisation. Beautifully presented and nestled in a quiet hamlet the cottage enjoys a well kept garden, detached double garage and ample parking.

Accommodation - Burdens Cottage is tucked away in the heart of White Lackington in the Piddle Valley within easy reach of Dorchester. Believed to have once been a pair of cottages which were extended in more recent times. The property has now been significantly improved and modernised by the present owner with works including a new roof, re-wiring and plumbing with a modern efficient boiler.

With attractive brick, flint and rendered elevations the property mixes a tasteful blend of character features with modern benefits including double glazing and a particularly stylish bathroom.

The accommodation comprises; entrance porch into the sitting room, with an inglenook fireplace, exposed brick and stone with the old bread oven, raised hearth and wood burner. There is a window seat, downlights and display lighting. Karndean style flooring extends throughout into a snug/TV room. A cosy room with exposed stone wall and inglenook with bressummer beam, hearth and wood burner. The kitchen/dining room is a good size, fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers and complimenting free standing dresser. Work surfaces with sink and drainer, electric AGA . Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. With ceiling beams and ample room for a dining table and chairs. Leading off the kitchen is a handy side entrance/ hallway with space for coats and boots, at one end is a useful cloakroom with WC.

New stairs rise to the first floor landing with a storage cupboard. There are 3 bedrooms and an impressive bathroom. Bedroom 1 and 2 are both double bedrooms and bedroom 3 is used as an office but would make a nice bedroom if required. The bathroom is spacious with a vaulted ceiling, modern white sanitary ware includes a free standing bath set against the chimney breast, large walk in shower and traditional WC with high level cistern. There is a bespoke vanity unit with twin basin.

The property has ample parking for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage with power and light.

Outside - The rear garden is a highlight, well kept, the garden is level with lawn interspersed with a variety of shrubs and trees, with some fruit trees and raised vegetable beds. There is a summerhouse and different seating areas to enjoy the garden from. Rear access from the driveway and path leads up to the side of the house with adjoining store, this houses the boiler and provides more storage. The River Piddle forms part of the boundary at the edge of driveway.

At the front of the cottage are gravelled beds with planting. Side gate gives access into the garden.

Situation - Situated in a peaceful setting in this popular village which lies in the glorious Piddle Valley about 7 miles north of Dorchester. Within the village is a modern first school, general store, public house, village hall and an active community. There is direct access to the wonderful network of footpaths and bridleways which cross the surrounding countryside. There are excellent shops and schools in Dorchester and the Abbey town of Sherborne, both towns have mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. The World Heritage Jurassic Coastline is about 1/2 hour drive and offers a wide range of sailing, water sports and sea fishing opportunities.

Directions - Use what3words to find your destination - eagle.trudges.crunching

Services - Mains water, draining and electric. Oil fired central heating.
Broadband - Standard speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Council Tax Band: E (Dorset Council - )

Agents Note
The neighbouring property has a right of way, along side the garage to their property.
The property falls within a medium flood risk zone area. The vendor has advised us that the property has though never flooded.