Springfield, Puncknowle, Dorchester

This beautifully presented, Purbeck stone, four/five-bedroom detached home offers spacious and highly versatile family living. Occupying an impressive cul-de-sac position within the highly sought-after Bride Valley village of Puncknowle, the property enjoys sweeping, far-reaching countryside views across the valley to the front and a sunny south-facing garden backing onto open fields at the rear. This exceptional home features a generous reception room, conservatory, a ground-floor w/c, and three bathrooms, including an en-suite to the principal bedroom and a ground-floor shower room serving the versatile fifth bedroom. This privately accessed space is ideal for use as guest accommodation, a home office, or for continued use as a holiday let. Further benefits include a single garage and a private driveway providing ample off-road parking. EPC Rating E.

Situation - Puncknowle is a peaceful, community-driven village tucked inside a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village lifestyle centres around a historic thatched public house, a local church, and an active village hall. The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and Chesil Beach are just a few miles away at West Bexington, offering immediate access to coastal paths and country walks right from your doorstep. The vibrant market town of Bridport is only 6 miles away, providing an exceptional mix of independent boutiques, supermarkets, and a modern leisure centre. For commuters, the regional hubs of Dorchester and Weymouth are approximately 12 miles away, both providing direct mainline rail infrastructure links to London.

Description - The home welcomes you through a part-glazed door into a porch, with additional access to a w/c, integrated storage, and stairs to the first floor. The generously sized lounge spans the length of the home, with dual-aspect windows showcasing the idyllic valley views. A striking exposed stone fireplace and original parquet flooring create a charming focal point, while double doors enhance the living space by opening into the bright conservatory with direct access to the rear patio.

The modern kitchen/diner features beautiful slate flooring, attractive wall and base units with work surface over, and access to a utility space and garage. Upstairs, the landing provides access to all first-floor accommodation. The principal bedroom enjoys sweeping countryside views and benefits from en-suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms and a versatile single bedroom, ideal as a home office or nursery, are served by a family bathroom comprising a panel-enclosed bath, wash hand basin with vanity unit under, and WC.

The 'Bolt Hole' is a thoughtfully converted, self-contained space accessed via its own external private patio doors. It offers an excellent opportunity for use as a fifth bedroom or studio-style accommodation, making it ideal for multi-generational living. The space also benefits from an en-suite shower room. For the past six years, it has been successfully operated as a lucrative Airbnb, presenting an excellent income-generating opportunity for prospective purchasers.

Outside, the property enjoys a stunning countryside setting. The front garden features a mature lawn and a private driveway with parking for up to four vehicles, while a secure side gate leads to a dedicated garden area for guests. The south-facing rear garden is beautifully presented, backing onto open fields, and features a generous paved terrace, natural stone retaining walls, and steps leading to a well-maintained lawn.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Night Storage and Electric central heating.

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

Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider.

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Local Authorities - Dorset Council
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Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
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Council Tax Band D.

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