Cheselbourne, Dorchester

Located within the beautiful Dorset countryside and set in the sought-after village of Cheselbourne, this charming three-bedroom detached bungalow enjoys a peaceful setting within the Piddle Valley, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property offers spacious and well-presented accommodation throughout, comprising a bright dual-aspect living/dining room, a modern fitted kitchen, three generous double bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms and a practical boot room providing useful additional storage and garden access. Externally, the property is accessed via a shared driveway providing off-road parking and leading to two garages, each equipped with power, lighting, and a sink with a cold-water tap. Above the garages is a versatile room, currently used as a music room. The home also benefits from a garden with a southerly-facing front, featuring lawn, patio, and planting areas that wrap around the side, creating a pleasant and private outdoor space with a variety of mature shrubs and trees. EPC Rating: TBC.

Situation - Cheselbourne is a charming Dorset village set within the picturesque Piddle Valley, surrounded by rolling countryside and offering a peaceful rural setting with a strong sense of community. The village is home to the popular The Rivers Arms, a traditional country pub, while further everyday amenities can be found in nearby villages and the county town of Dorchester, approximately 8 miles to the south. Dorchester provides a wide range of shopping, leisure facilities, schools and mainline rail connections. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and offers excellent access to the Jurassic Coast, including iconic landmarks such as Durdle Door, as well as scenic countryside walks throughout the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an ideal location for those seeking a balance of countryside living and accessibility.

Key Features - On approaching this lovely home, the driveway provides access to both garages, offering a parking space with a set of steps leading up to the front entrance of this elevated property. To the front is a generous garden with a planter housing mature shrubs and trees, while double doors open into the porch.
Upon entering the home, you are welcomed into a spacious hallway providing access to the principal rooms. The living/dining room benefits from double-aspect windows, flooding the room with natural light and providing a beautiful outlook over the surrounding village and fields. Double doors also offer secondary access to the front, enhancing the living space during the summer months. An opening lead into the dining area, which benefits from a side-aspect window and a door providing access to the kitchen. Both areas are finished in pastel tones, with wood-effect laminate flooring completing the space. The modern kitchen is tastefully designed with tiled flooring and offers plenty of storage, fitted with a range of wall and base-level units with attractive composite work surfaces over, housing a dual inset sink with mixer tap. Integrated Bosch appliances include a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The worktop also provides an ideal breakfast bar area, while the units discreetly house the boiler and offer additional space for further appliances. A door from the kitchen opens into the boot room, where an additional work surface houses the washing machine and further storage, with a door providing access to the garden.
Excellent storage solutions continue throughout the home. All bedrooms are generously sized doubles with ample space for wardrobes or additional storage, and each room benefits from good-sized windows allowing plenty of natural light. Two bathrooms complete the home. One features an attractive roll-top bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, a hand wash basin and WC, along with linen shelving and part-panelled walls. The shower room is also well presented and tastefully designed, with floor-to-wall tiling, a large walk-in shower, WC, and a wash hand basin with vanity storage beneath.
Externally, the property enjoys a tiered garden featuring areas of patio, lawn and flower beds. A variety of mature trees and shrubs add colour and texture, while fencing provides privacy.

Agents Notes - Please note that there is a septic tank and an oil tank on this property.
There is a local Neighbourhood Plan available on the Dorset Council website.
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Services - Mains electricity and water are connected.
Oil fired central heating.

Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ

The council tax band is E.

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Broadband And Mobile Service - At the time of the listing, standard and ultrafast broadband are available.

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