Waddon, Weymouth, Dorset

Set within the peaceful rural hamlet of Waddon, Swallow Cottage is an appealing stone-built home whose character, comfortable proportions and views towards the sea combine particularly well. The interior has a warmth that feels entirely appropriate to its setting, with exposed stone, timber details and an impressive inglenook fireplace balanced by plenty of natural light.

The front door opens into a small LOBBY before continuing into the SITTING ROOM. Light and airy, yet wonderfully cosy when required, this is a room of considerable charm. An inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove provides a handsome focal point, while windows take in the surrounding countryside with views extending towards the sea in the distance.

Steps rise to an INNER LOBBY, from where there is access to the practical UTILITY ROOM, fitted with a sink, plentiful storage and plumbing for a washing machine. This in turn leads to the ground-floor CLOAKROOM.

The KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is another particularly attractive space, combining craftsmanship with an easy informality that suits the cottage perfectly. The handcrafted kitchen was created by Inwood Design and is complemented by timber work surfaces and a traditional butler sink. Appliances include an integral dishwasher, AEG fridge/freezer and a Belling three-oven range with five gas burners. There is ample room for a dining table, with a pleasant outlook over the garden adding to the relaxed feel of the room.

A glazed door opens directly onto the garden, making it particularly easy to enjoy during the warmer months. An oak-framed rear door provides a further connection outside, opening through a small lobby into the garden.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues with THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM has built-in wardrobes and enjoys views across the countryside towards the coast and sea beyond. Its EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM is smartly appointed with a generous double shower incorporating rain and hand-held fittings, WC and capacious fitted vanity unit with basin.

BEDROOM TWO also benefits from the elevated position of the cottage, with far-reaching views towards the sea, while BEDROOM THREE looks pleasantly across the garden and has a useful built-in cupboard.

The LANDING provides two further built-in cupboards, together with ladder access to the lit loft space.

Outside
The garden is an important part of the cottage's appeal, providing a private and peaceful setting surrounded by the greenery of this rural hamlet.

Arranged over two levels, it has an established, informal character, with mature shrubs and planting creating natural pockets of interest and privacy. Immediately adjoining the cottage is a lower patio area, providing a sheltered spot for a table and chairs and an easy extension of the kitchen/dining room during warmer weather. From here, the garden rises away from the house, with further areas to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

The elevated position brings a lovely sense of openness, with glimpses across the surrounding countryside towards the sea reinforcing the cottage's connection with the Dorset coast without compromising its distinctly rural feel.

There are two tandem PARKING SPACES.

Location
Waddon is a small rural hamlet surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Dorset National Landscape, offering a wonderfully peaceful setting while remaining within easy reach of the coast and nearby villages. Quiet lanes, farmland and an abundance of footpaths give the area an appealing sense of escape, with opportunities for walking quite literally from the doorstep.

The popular village of Portesham is close by, providing everyday amenities including a doctors' surgery, pub, farm shop and café, while the historic county town of Dorchester offers a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and facilities including London/Waterloo mainline station.

The Jurassic Coast is also readily accessible, with Abbotsbury, Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon all within easy reach. Weymouth lies to the east, with its harbour, sandy beach and wider amenities, while the surrounding countryside provides some of West Dorset's most attractive walking and cycling country.

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