
Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset

- 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
- Detached family home
- Three double bedrooms
- Dressing room and ensuite
- Mature gardens with summer house
- Countryside views to the rear
- Double garage and driveway
Description
Stepping through the front door, the welcoming HALLWAY provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation and immediately conveys the sense of space found throughout the property.
The SITTING ROOM is particularly impressive, extending to over 23 feet in length and enjoying a dual aspect that allows natural light to flood the room throughout the day. Centred around an attractive fireplace incorporating a remote-controlled electric fire, this elegant reception space offers ample room for both everyday living and entertaining. Glazed doors provide a pleasant outlook towards the garden beyond.
The RECEPTION ROOM offers valuable additional living accommodation. Equally suited as a family room, study, library or hobbies room, this versatile space can readily adapt to the needs of future owners.
The DINING ROOM enjoys a pleasant outlook over the front garden and provides an ideal setting for both formal dining and family occasions. A practical serving hatch creates a convenient connection with the adjoining kitchen, making entertaining and everyday living equally effortless.
The KITCHEN has been fitted with a comprehensive range of units providing excellent storage and preparation space. Integrated appliances include a NEFF™ four-ring hob, NEFF™ double oven, NEFF™ microwave and BOSCH™ dishwasher.
Beyond the kitchen, a door leads directly into the DOUBLE GARAGE, creating a highly practical extension to the home. From here, there is direct access to the garden together with a useful UTILITY ROOM providing space for laundry appliances and additional household storage.
Completing the ground floor is a useful CLOAKROOM W.C.
Venturing upstairs, the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM provides a generous retreat, further enhanced by a substantial DRESSING ROOM and EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Two further DOUBLE BEDROOMS offer comfortable accommodation for family members or guests and are served by the FAMILY BATHROOM, fitted with both a bath and separate shower enclosure.
Throughout the home, large windows frame attractive views of the surrounding gardens, whilst the generous proportions and flexible layout create a property equally suited to family life, entertaining and home working.
Combining spacious accommodation, established gardens and a highly desirable residential setting, The Red House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained home that offers both immediate comfort and exciting potential for future generations.
Outside
The gardens form a particularly attractive feature of the property, combining generous proportions with a high degree of privacy and a wonderful backdrop of open countryside beyond. A substantial TERRACE adjoins the rear of the property, creating an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Beyond, the garden extends predominantly to lawn, framed by an abundance of mature trees, established shrubs and seasonal planting which create colour, texture and interest throughout the year. The open fields beyond the rear boundary enhance the feeling of space and seclusion, whilst providing an ever-changing rural outlook.
A gently sloping ramp leads down through the garden to a SUMMER HOUSE with adjoining decked seating area, together with a GREENHOUSE and additional garden storage. To the front, a DRIVEWAY provides parking and leads to the DOUBLE GARAGE, whilst planted borders create an attractive approach to the property.
Location
The Red House enjoys an enviable position within a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the sought-after village of Charminster, one of Dorset's most popular and well-connected villages. Surrounded by attractive countryside yet within easy reach of Dorchester, the location offers an excellent balance between village life and everyday convenience.
At the heart of the village lies the well-regarded Sun Inn, together with a village shop, church, primary school and an active local community. A network of footpaths and bridleways provides access to the surrounding countryside, making the area particularly appealing to those who enjoy walking and outdoor pursuits.
The county town of Dorchester lies just a short distance away and offers an extensive range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural attractions. Dorchester's railway stations provide services to London Waterloo, Bristol and Bath, whilst the A35 offers convenient access across the county and beyond. The Jurassic Coast and Dorset's spectacular coastline are also within easy reach, providing opportunities for exploration throughout the year.
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ROOM MEASUREMENTS
Please refer to floor plan.
SERVICES
Mains drainage, electricity & gas. Gas central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset Council. Tax band G.
TENURE
Freehold.
LETTINGS
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Particulars- 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: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- 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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