Rectory Lane, Puncknowle, Dorchester

Charming Three bedroom period cottage in the heart of Puncknowle, beautifully presented throughout with a blend of character features and modern comforts.

THE PROPERTY
Set in the picturesque village of Puncknowle, just a few miles from Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast, Drood Cottage is a beautifully presented attached period home believed to date from the mid-19th century. Constructed from local stone under a slate roof, the cottage combines traditional character with high-quality modern finishes.

Over recent years, the property has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment and sympathetic extension, creating exceptionally comfortable and stylish accommodation. Character features include sash-style windows with window seats, original pine doors, and attractive fireplaces, all enhancing the cottage’s period charm.

The property benefits from oil-fired central heating via a modern combi boiler, and a well-appointed kitchen fitted with a tiled floor and quality appliances including a Rangemaster cooker with matching hood, integrated dishwasher, washing machine, and integrated fridge and freezer. The bathrooms and shower rooms are finished to a contemporary standard.

The property comprises on the ground floor, a welcoming entrance hall leads to a charming living room with working fireplace and a separate dining room with a feature fireplace, both full of character. The kitchen is fitted with high-quality appliances and finishes with a door that opens to a rear lobby with access to a convenient cloakroom.

On the first floor, the landing provides access to the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, alongside two further bedrooms served by a stylish Jack-and-Jill shower room shared between bedrooms two and three.

OUTSIDE
To the front, the cottage is set back from the lane with hardstanding providing parking for one to two vehicles. At the rear, a west-facing stone courtyard offers a sunny, sheltered space with an external store. A nearby pedestrian path leads to a large, well-stocked secluded garden detached from the property, featuring established trees, shrubs, and a substantial stone wall, providing a private and tranquil outdoor retreat.

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
The cottage enjoys a peaceful position on Rectory Lane, within walking distance of the village centre. Puncknowle is a quintessential Dorset village in the scenic Bride Valley, offering a thatched pub, parish church, and village hall. Nearby Litton Cheney provides a primary school, while the coastal villages of Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury — both less than three miles away — offer access to the sea, coastal walks, and local amenities.

PROPERTY TENURE
Freehold

INFORMATION
Heating Type: Oil Fired Central Heating
Broadband: Standard & Superfast may be available (Check Ofcom Data)
Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage good with major most major networks (Ofcom Data)
Council Tax Band: Currently not registered for Council Tax due to Holiday Letting.
Flood Risk: Low (See Gov. UK Website)
Mains electricity, water and mains drainage.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only