Goose Hill, Portesham, Weymouth

A charming period stone cottage requiring modernisation and improvement situated on the edge of this picturesque and highly popular village within easy access to the Jurassic coast.

The Property - The front door opens into a front aspect dining room with stairs to the first floor and original stripped pine latched doors. The sitting room is also front aspect with window seat, exposed brick chimney breast with woodburning stove. To the rear is a lean to kitchen and bathroom, both requiring modernisation. The kitchen has a range of pine fronted wall and floor cupboards, sink and electric slot in cooker.

On the first floor, the landing area enjoys views to the rear. Original stripped pine doors lead to two double bedrooms with the larger main bedroom having a double aspect.

Outside - There is a spacious enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage, stocked with an abundance of shrubs, plants and small trees together with lawned borders. At the far end of the garden is a concrete terrace and timber garden shed.

The parking area opposite Goose Hill (Land Registry title DT273439) is owned by trustees under a 2001 Trust Deed and divided into nine licenses with 9 Goose Hill holding two. Each licence gives the holder the right to use a specified numbered parking space together with a corresponding beneficial interest in the parking land. The licences can be transferred to a new holder, with Goose Hill property owners given priority over non-residents, while the trustees manage and maintain the parking area on behalf of all licence holders.

Situation - Portesham is a popular village within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just a few miles inland from the World Heritage Jurassic coast and famous Chesil Beach. This pretty village features a stream running through it, with its own resident ducks and geese on the pond. Portesham has a vibrant and sociable community offering regular events, clubs and activities at the modern village hall.

There are numerous village facilities including a pretty Anglican Church, great local pub, well-stocked farm shop, a thriving primary school, a popular medical centre and ‘pop-up’ Post Office. Buses run through the village to Weymouth and Bridport and beyond.

There are fantastic access points to Jurassic coastal walks, including to the nearby village of Abbotsbury famous for its stone cottages and local amenities including village stores, the Swannery and St Catherine's Chapel. The village is ideally situated approximately 7 miles southwest of the county town of Dorchester and 7 miles west of the seaside town of Weymouth. Both towns have train links to London Waterloo. The county town of Dorchester has a great selection of both independent and national retailers, well regarded schools, choice of cinemas and restaurants and a couple of museums, whilst the seaside town of Weymouth again boasts great shopping and has an award winning sandy beach, marina and picturesque old harbour.

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Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected.


Local Authority
Dorset Council Tel:
Council Tax Band B

Broadband-Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage- Network coverage is likely both indoors and out
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Photos taken in August 2026