Chaldon Herring, Dorchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- 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
- Beautifully presented
- Grade II listed
- Garage/studio space
- Coastal setting
- Secluded garden
- Character features
- No onward chain
Description
The Property - This detached cottage is Grade II listed and has been thoughtfully and tastefully modernised, brimming with character the cottage occupies a mature and private plot within easy reach of the coast and nearby village pub.
Situated in the picturesque hamlet of Chaldon Herring, close to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the renowned Jurassic Coast, the property benefits from a village shop in nearby Winfrith Newburgh, with the larger market towns of Dorchester (approximately 9 miles) and Wareham (approximately 10 miles) providing a wider range of amenities.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, sitting room with inglenook, whitewashed walls with wooden floors and wall lights. The kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers, ceramic sink and stone work surfaces. A range of fitted shelves and integrated electric oven and hob. There is a fridge freezer and space for a dishwasher and ample room for a table and chairs.
The ground floor bedroom is a double room and there is a separate shower room with WC, basin and large walk in shower.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a spacious double with built-in wardrobes. The landing has been thoughtfully arranged as an occasional sleeping area, while the family bathroom features a classic white suite comprising a roll-top bath, wash basin, and WC.
In addition to the cottage the detached garage/studio provides a lovely space to be creative, with power, light and a washing machine. Currently used as an artist studio but offering scope to adapt into accommodation for a range of purposes (annexe/rental) subject to all required permissions.
Outside - The garden is a good size, mostly lawn that extends around the cottage with a variety of shrubs and trees including Quince, Apple, Walnut and Plum trees, a vegetable garden and two garden sheds. Private with a pathway at the front of the cottage that leads to the Studio and a secluded patio.
There is off road parking.
Situation - Chaldon Herring or East Chaldon is a picturesque village nestled in a valley, about two miles from the coast. Within the village there is a church and public house (The Sailor's Return). The property is situated within the Conservation area.
The nearby village of Winfrith Newburgh has a general store/post office, public house and first school. There are more comprehensive facilities in Wool and Dorchester, both with mainline railway stations on the London Waterloo line. Lulworth Castle is about five miles with the stunning Jurassic Coastline offering scenic walks and access to beaches. There is some spectacular walking and riding in the surrounding countryside and along the Dorset coast, designated a World Heritage site.
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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.
All electric heating.
Council Tax Band: E (Dorset Council - )
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Material Information - The property is Grade II listed and situated within a designated Conservation Area.
Photos were taken in June 2026.
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22 Chaldon Herring.pdf- 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.
- Band: E
- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
- Listed
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- 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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