3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Orchard Close, Cheselbourne, Dorchester DT2, £500,000

500,000.00

Offer Nr.:
65573597
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
3 bed detached bungalow
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Contact name:
Symonds & Sampson - Dorchester
Phone(s):
01305 248011

* Freehold
* Open views over neighbouring farmland
* Detached bungalow with 3 bedrooms
* Detached 1 bedroom self contained annexe
* Ample gated off street parking
* En - suite to master bedroom
* Excellent decorative order
* Kitchen/dining room
* Council tax bands E and A (50% Discount on the Annexe Council Tax)
A detached 3 bedroom bungalow in excellent decorative order, with detached 1
bedroom annexe and ample off street parking, situated in the popular village
of Cheselbourne.
**The Property**
This detached bungalow is situated in the village of Cheselbourne with views
over farmland, in the popular Piddle Valley area of Dorset. One of the major
assets includes a self contained detached annexe, converted from a double
garage in 2018, making a fantastic opportunity for multi generational
living/guest accommodation, a games/hobby space or as a holiday/letting unit
with income potential. Built in 1984, this property has been renovated by the
current vendors and benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating
throughout.
The main entrance door leads to an entrance hall with loft access. The sitting
room is a lovely room with box bay window and French doors (all fitted with
electric blinds) that lead to the rear garden. There is a central lpg gas fire
and built in cupboards and shelving in the recesses. The kitchen /dining room
has bi - folding doors at the end of the dining area to the rear garden. The
kitchen is well appointed and equipped with ample cupboards including a pull
out larder and deep pan drawers. There are lovely granite worksurfaces and
built in appliances including 2 under counter Bosch fridges, Bosch dishwasher,
5 ring ceramic hob with extractor fan over, Bosch conventional double oven and
microwave oven. The solid oak breakfast bar with 3 pendant lights over, makes
for a social division from the kitchen to the dining area, where there is
space for a dining table and chairs.
The master bedroom has quality built in storage cupboards above the bed area
and wardrobes and drawers either side. There also an additional built in
wardrobe and floating chest of drawers. A door leads to an en - suite shower
room with double walk - in shower and table top wash hand basin. The 2nd bedroom
is a double room with built in wardrobes and the 3rd bedroom has been fitted
with a built in desk with shelving over and with cupboards and drawers. The
family bathroom is a good size with bath and separate shower cubicle.
The annexe has a utility room which contains the oil - fired boiler, sink,
fitted units, space for stackable washing machine and dryer. The annexe
accommodation is accessed via patio doors in to the sitting room and has a
kitchenette to one side with 2 ring induction hob, sink and integrated fridge.
A sliding door leads to the generous double bedroom with sky light and a full
wall of wardrobes. A door leads to the shower room with walk in shower. There
is underfloor heating throughout the annexe accommodation.
**Outside**
The well - kept gardens surround the property and there are multiple seating
areas to catch the sun throughout the day. Directly abutting the property
there is a large level patio seating area and lawn with a low wall surrounding
it. From the slightly elevated area of the garden there are wonderful views to
be enjoyed over the surrounding countryside. There are 2 storage sheds and a
gravelled walkway leading to the front of the property where there are
attractive raised flower beds well stocked with flowers. A five - bar gate makes
the parking area secure and there is parking on the drive for at least 3 or 4
cars.
**Situation**
Cheselbourne is surrounded by beautiful rolling Dorset countryside. The
village has a thriving Primary School, a church and The River Arms village
pub. Puddletown is about 4 miles south with a good shop/post office, modern
Doctor’s Surgery, Primary and Middle schools, public house, village hall and
veterinary surgery as well as access to the A35 dual carriageway. There is a
farm shop/post office and the Fox Inn in Ansty, about 2 miles to the north.
Dorchester, the county town, is about 8 miles with a comprehensive range of
facilities including the County Hospital, and mainline station on the London
Waterloo line.
The area is particularly well served with a network of both footpaths and
bridleways across the surrounding rolling down land. Sporting facilities are
varied and include golf at the Dorset Golf & Country Club, Dorchester (two
clubs), sailing and water sports along the Jurassic coast.
**Services**
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating,
Private drainage.
EPC - Band D
**Local Authority**
Dorset Council Council Tax Band House - E
Annexe Band - A

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