The PropertyGuide Price £335,000 - £350,000. *Open Day Saturday 16th March 2024 - Viewings by Appointment Only*Three bedroom terraced house recently renovated throughout with kitchen-dining room, spacious lounge, private rear garden, allocated parking space and within 0.4 miles of Dorchester South Train Station.Entering the hallway, there is a large open plan lounge-dining room to the front of the property with space for sofas and a dining table & chairs. This leads through to the kitchen across the rear of the property with cupboard space to two sides, integrated electric hob, fan oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and space & plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen also has room for a table & chairs and there is a door leading out to the rear garden.To the first floor, there are two double bedrooms to the front & rear of the house and a slightly smaller third bedroom ideally used as a child's room of study/office. The modern family bathroom has a large walk-in shower, w/c, hand basin with built in storage below and towel rail.Outside - To the front there is a paved garden area with space for seating/table & chairs. The private rear garden is mostly paved and has a small pond area, built in corner seating and garden shed to one side.LocationThe property is located 0.4 miles from Dorchester South Train Station and 0.5 miles from Dorchester West Train Station which have links to Weymouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Clapham Junction & London Waterloo.For primary schools, Sunninghill Preparatory School is 0.1 miles away, St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester is 0.3 miles away and St Osmund's Church of England Middle School is within 0.5 miles.For secondary schools, Sunninghill Preparatory School is 0.1 miles away, St Osmund's Church of England Middle School is 0.5 miles away and The Thomas Hardye School is within 1 mile.The property is located within close proximity of great shops, restaurants and local amenities for all ages.Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_dorchester-d196698/for-sale_i69215298
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A modern Georgian style end of terraced home delightfully located just a short walk from The Great Field, Queen Mother Square and a range of local amenities.On the ground floor, an entrance hall leads into a dual aspect, light and spacious sitting/dining room with a understairs storage cupboard. There is a well-appointed kitchen with a range of contemporary wall and floor cupboards, built in electric oven and induction hob. Space for a freestanding dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Leading from the kitchen is a useful cloakroom with WC and washing hand basin. There is also access from the kitchen into a delightful, enclosed garden.On the first floor, the principal bedroom is dual aspect with a built in cupboard. Bedroom 2 is also dual aspect with built in wardrobes, along with a 3rd bedroom and a family bathroom.Outside, the enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio. Immediately adjoining the rear is a pedestrian rear access and door leading to a carport.Situation - The property is situated in a convenient location close to Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, 20-bedroom Duchess of Cornwall Inn, Monart Spa, butchers, gallery, coffee houses, restaurants and garden centre. Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of boutiques, a veterinary practice, dentist surgery and doctor's surgery along with several specialist outlets. His Majesty has a special association with Poundbury. Built on Duchy of Cornwall land just outside Dorchester with The King's involvement, it was designed according to the principles of architecture and urban planning laid out in his book 'A Vision of Britain'. Poundbury is currently home to 4,600 people with a mix of private and affordable housing. It also provides employment for more than 2,500 people working in more than 250 shops, cafes, offices, and factories. Nearby to Crown Street West is The Duke of Edinburgh Garden which forms part of Pavilion Green. The Duke of Edinburgh bronze bust is situated within the garden, one of the many fine green and public spaces. The King's vision of quality architecture set upon broad tree-lined avenues is beginning to mature and a sense of community has been established. The Duchy estate now passes to Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.Dorchester town centre is situated approximately 1½ miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, library and cinema. It is in the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. There are mainline rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross channel ferries at Poole. There is a regular bus service from Poundbury to Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages.The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating system.Broadband- Ultrafast broadband is availableMobile phone coverage- Network coverage is good both indoors and out(Information from Local Authority Dorset Council Tel: Council Tax Band DMancoWe are advised that there is a sum of circa £190.00 pa payable to the Poundbury Estate.TenureLeaseholdAnnual service charge £161.16 payable to Stonewater Housing Association. This charge will be void on completion as the property will be a freehold title.Agent Note - Please note that the property is currently owned on a leasehold basis, with our clients possessing 50% share of the freehold, while the remaining 50% is owned by Stonewater Housing Association. On completion of the sale, the full freehold interest will be transferred to the buyer. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_poundbury-d21573/for-sale_i69936241
The Old Rectory was the former rectory of Holy Trinity Church designed by John Hicks in 1850. It is a handsome building in Gothic-style with some mock Tudor timbering. Of note is that Dorset poet, Thomas Hardy, worked as Hicks' assistant for seven years until the architect died in 1869. In more recent years, The Old Rectory was utilised as a school of nursing and as one of Dorchester's premier health clubs. One of eight apartments, the PENTHOUSE is fabulously light. Its airy interior has four roof lights of which one fully retracts at the touch of a button, providing outstanding levels of light. The penthouse is approached via its own private front door, which opens to a staircase rising to the top floor and ENTRANCE HALL, from which all principal rooms radiate. The most sociable of areas is the combined SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM and well fitted KITCHEN. In the kitchen is an array of storage with both wall-mounted and base cupboards and drawers, the latter with Pietra quartz worksurfaces over. Above the pleasing island unit is the electric sliding roof light, flooding the space with natural light. Quality appliances include an AEG four-ring induction hob; oven; additional compact oven with microwave function; dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. The DINING AREA readily accommodates a sizable table and chairs for formal dining. The SITTING ROOM is light and airy and a most convivial reception area. Adjacent to the well-equipped kitchen is a separate, spacious UTILITY ROOM, which further adds to the unique blend of contemporary style with practical considerations, providing further storage, work surfaces and with fitted water softener and AEG washing machine and drier. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE is approached via its own RECEPTION AREA, ideal as a private seating space, dressing room or study area. The comfortable bedroom area has wardrobe space, and there is an ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, WC and hand-wash basin. BEDROOM TWO is another characterful double, full of light and with fitted wardrobes and an ENSUITE BATHROOM with bath, seperate shower cubicle, WC and hand-wash basin. BEDROOM THREE is another spacious double with wardrobe space, and adjacent off the hall is a SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, WC and hand-wash basin. All three bathrooms enjoy quality sanitary ware; complimentary ceramic tiling to walls and floors; polished chrome taps and fittings; thermostatic showers in the shower cubicles and chrome ladder-style towel rails. The luxurious accommodation seemlessly combines a contemporary style with echoes of its history. Full of character, it is spacious and, on a practical note, storage is plentiful. Quietly located right in the heart of the town centre in an area of private roads, this is a truly unique home.Outside Situated in the heart of the county town, this well-presented penthouse apartment provides easy and ready access to the wealth of amenities Dorchester has to offer. This delightful property also has TWO ALLOCATED PRIVATE PARKING SPACES, and The Old Rectory has two additional visitor parking spaces.Location Within touching distance of the heart of Dorchester and the stunning Borough Gardens, but also the countryside, the Old Rectory is perfectly placed to enjoy either a relaxing or active lifestyle. The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history and enjoys some of the county's most noted period architecture, including, of course, the Old Rectory, all set amongst beautiful rural countryside with easy access to the Jurassic coast. Amenities are plentiful, and Dorchester enjoys no less than eight museums, delightful trails through the town's shops and cafes, and one of Europe's largest Iron Age forts (Maiden Castle). The town also has a lively cultural scene, two cinemas, an arts centre and a range of markets and festivals, together with clubs and associations representing every interest. Equally, there are superb transport connections, with Dorchester South railway station trailing a blaze to London and the south-east, and Dorchester West railway station taking you to Bristol and beyond. There is also a regular bus service within walking distance of The Old Rectory.Directions Use what3words.com to accurately navigate to the exact spot. Search using these three words:invite.shredder.crowbar For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_dorchester-d196698/for-sale_i70912981
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