Fordington
- PROPERTY TYPE
End of Terrace
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Garage, Workshop & Two Summer Houses
- Situated At The End Of A No-Through Road
- Located Close To Amenities & Train Stations
- Perfect Family Home
- Character Features Including High Ceilings
- No Forward Chain
- Scope For A Loft Conversation Subject To Planning Permission
Description
Located within Fordington, a popular area of Dorchester, at the end of a no through road, this charming Victorian home offers a rare opportunity not to be missed, and this property would make a superb family home. The accommodation has been extended to the rear aspect, and the house boasts a substantial rear garden which measures approximately 0.24 of an acre.
This well-positioned location is just a short stroll away from a range of amenities, including a nearby convenience store and the Fordington Green, home to a traditional fish and chip shop and a popular coffee shop. The property also falls within the catchment area of many highly regarded schools, and the location is ideally placed for access to countryside walks, including the nearby Salisbury Fields. Dorchester's historic town centre is just a short distance away, offering an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, including the vibrant Brewery Square development. Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide direct rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, respectively, while Dorset County Hospital is also conveniently nearby.
Internally the entrance hallway has a fitted storage cupboard and there are two large storage cupboards found underneath the elegant return staircase. One of the many features of this home, is the spacious sitting/dining room which enjoys heigh ceilings and a bay window to the front aspect.
The kitchen offers a wide range of storage cupboards and drawers with plentiful worktop space. There is a fitted eye-level double oven, an electric hob and space for further freestanding appliances. The rear extension has created a wonderful seating area to eat breakfast and enjoy the view out of the patio door.
One the first floor a two generously proportioned double bedrooms. The second bedroom overlooks the rear garden, and the principal bedroom has a front bay window and excellent fitted wardrobe space with mirrored sliding doors.
The shower room has useful vanity storage, a large shower cubical and there is a traditional airing cupboard. This room could be converted back into a bathroom if preferred. The loft area has potential to create further bedroom space, subject to all the planning and building regulations.
Outside the gated driveway leads to a single garage and the secluded, walled courtyard makes a perfect spot for alfresco dining within the summer months. Steps lead up to a selection of raised planting beds and a sizeable timber workshop which benefits from light and power. The extensive garden is mainly laid to lawn, which a has a variety of mature trees and shrubbery. There is a quaint summer house and to the far is an additional out-building/garden room.
Additional Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Driveway & Garage
Utilities:
Mains Electricity
Mains Gas
Mains Water
Drainage: Mains Drainage
Broadband: Refer to ofcom website
Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website
Flood Risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk
Council Tax Band: D
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- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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