South House, Piddletrenthide

Letting details
- Let available date:
- 01/07/2026
- Deposit:
- £4,030A deposit provides security for a landlord against damage, or unpaid rent by a tenant.Read more about deposit in our glossary page.
- Let type:
- Long term
- Furnish type:
- Unfurnished
- Council Tax:
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
8
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
5,425 sq ft
504 sq m
Key features
- Double Garage
- Large Garden
- Parking
Description
South House is a substantial eight bedroom property dating from the early 19th century. The property boasts extensive accommodation with well proportioned rooms, high ceilings, sash windows and ornamental architraves. The property has large gardens to the south and west and ample parking together with a double garage. The house is situated in the picturesque village of Piddletrenthide, just 7 miles north of Dorchester, within the Piddle Valley. There is a primary school, village shop and post office, and a number of reputable local pubs. The surrounding countryside is well served by foot and bridle paths. Dorchester and Sherborne both offer good shopping, educational and leisure amenities as well as main line train stations to London Waterloo (2 hr 46 mins).
Accommodation
The ground floor comprises:
MAIN ENTRANCE HALL with doors leading to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17'11 x 15'4
With bespoke fitted units and AGA
SITTING ROOM 17'10 x 15'7
With open fire and large bay window
DINING ROOM 17'9 x 15'6
With open fire place and double aspect sash windows
FAMILY ROOM 15'0 x 11'10
A good sized third reception room
STUDY
With views of the garden 11'5 x 11
The back hall leads to BOOT ROOM, CLOAKROOM, BOILER ROOM, UILITY ROOM and internal access to the DOUBLE GARAGE
CELLAR 14'6 x 9'7
The first floor comprises:
MASTER SUITE 22'1 x 15'8
Comprising Master Bedroom with large bay window and built in wardrobe space, dressing area and ensuite bathroom
2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS 17'10 x 15'9 and 15'0 x 12'9
1 SINGLE BEDROOM 15'9 x 7'1
BATHROOM
White suite comprising bath, separate shower cubical, WC and hand basin
The second floor comprises:
4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
All well proportioned rooms in the eaves of the house
BATHROOM
White suite comprising bath, WC and hand basin
OUTSIDE
There are extensive gardens to the south and west mainly laid to lawn, with ample parking, double garage and courtyard. The River Piddle runs along the west boundary.
There are also additional stables and paddocks available by negotiation.
Services
The property is heated via oil-fired central heating. The house is served by mains electric, mains water and private drainage.
Terms
The rent is £3,500 per calendar month, payable monthly in advance, exclusive of council tax and all utilities.
A holding deposit of £805 is payable to secure the property (see further details and conditions in our fee summary) and
£4030 is payable as a security deposit.
Restrictions
Pets by negotiation.
Availability
The property is available now.
EPC
Energy Performance rating E51.
Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment through Fowler Fortescue
Brochures
Brochure 1- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Private
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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