Verlands Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset

Offered for sale via online auction!

We are delighted to offer for sale 'Pickwick', a property brimming with character and individuality. This detached chalet-style home offers a rare opportunity to own something truly distinctive. Arranged over three floors and full of vintage charm, the property is rich in period detail and presents a wonderful canvas to modernise and personalise to your own taste.   

A welcoming entrance porch naturally flows into a spacious reception hallway, setting the tone for the generous proportions throughout. The open staircase draws light through the heart of the home, creating a bright and inviting feel from the moment you step inside.  The sitting room is a standout space, bathed in natural light from its wrap-around, south-facing windows. At its centre sits an impressive inglenook fireplace, offering huge potential as either a cosy focal point or a striking contemporary feature. A separate dining room enjoys direct access to the garden via double doors – ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. The kitchen offers plenty of storage and workspace, with built-in appliances and a central island with cooking hob, while an adjoining breakfast room/utility area provides additional versatility and opens directly onto the rear garden. 
   
The property includes four bedrooms, three of which feature built-in storage and wash basins – a charming nod to the home’s heritage. The main bedroom commands far-reaching views towards Portland and Weymouth Bay, while the remaining bedrooms overlook the beautiful surrounding countryside. A family bathroom serves the upper floor, complemented by a shower room and WC on the ground floor. Bedroom four is located on the ground floor, offering excellent flexibility for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living.   

To the rear, two basement rooms, currently have plumbing for a washing machine.  These rooms add further potential – ideal for use as a gym, studio, office or hobby space, giving scope to adapt the home to your lifestyle. 
  
Built in attractive natural stone and positioned on an elevated plot, the property enjoys commanding views across the surrounding landscape. A sweeping driveway leads to a single garage and provides ample parking.    The generous gardens feature lawns, a patio area perfect for outdoor dining, and established planting, with a greenhouse and garden shed for those with green fingers. A paddock offers additional outside space, ideal for recreation or small-scale projects.   

Set on Verlands Road within the highly sought after location of Preston, the property enjoys a superb position combining peaceful surroundings with excellent convenience. Elevated above the neighbouring landscape, the home offers a real sense of privacy and seclusion, while still being within easy reach of local shops, schools and transport links. The area is known for its stunning scenery, with rolling hills, coastal views and miles of countryside walks all close by. Whether you are looking for a home surrounded by nature or a base with easy access to town and coast, this location offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and modern convenience.   

For further information, or to make an appointment to view this distinctive property, please contact the team at Austin Estate Agents.

Auctioneers Additional Comments;

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent. The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.  In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.  Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’. These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.  A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase. 

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.