Compton Valence, Dorchester

An attached stone built barn conversion, beautifully presented in a pretty hamlet close to the county town of Dorchester.

The Property - Midsummer Barn was sympathetically converted circa 1990, with handsome stone elevations under a slate tiled roof, not listed the property is able to enjoy modern advantages combined with some lovely character features.

The property is spacious and light, in excellent order and tastefully presented, nestled in a peaceful and pretty countryside setting whilst remaining in easy reach of Dorchester town, the county hospital and in school catchment for the Thomas Hardye school.

A wonderful family home, the accommodation comprises; a welcoming dining hall with exposed beams, flagstone floor and space for a good size table and chairs, there are double doors leading into the sitting room, a generous room with a chimney breast, stone hearth and wood burning stove at its heart, there are wall lights, TV connection and French doors onto the garden.

There is a separate study, a nice size room with fitted office furniture including book shelves, storage cupboards and drawers, very light with a window and glazed door onto the garden, a great space to work from home including good broadband speeds. The vendors currently use a broadband speed of 50Mbps provided by Wessex Internet however the village has recently been approved for BT fibre installation.

The kitchen/breakfast room is an eye catching and bright room. The kitchen was hand built and installed by Dorset Kitchens earlier this year and is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers, glass fronted display cabinets and Halcyon Stone worktop with ceramic sink. There is built in seating with storage beneath to maximise space, an oil fired Aga, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and electric oven.

The utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, there is also a handy cloakroom. The family room or garden room is again spacious and light with a high vaulted, partially glazed roof and glazed gable. A versatile space with a tiled floor and French doors into the garden.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, three are good size double bedrooms and all enjoy a lovely view or outlook of the surrounding countryside. The master bedroom is a particularly nice room with an en-suite to include a shower, bath, WC and basin. Leading off the bedroom is a mezzanine with fitted cupboards. There is also a family bathroom with a timeless white suite.

The property benefits from double glazing, oil fired central heating and a further downstairs cloakroom.

Outside - Occupying a nice size plot the rear garden is walled and well kept. There is a large patio abutting the property with garden pond and ample space for garden furniture. The level lawn extends to well stocked shrub and flower borders and a variety of ornamental trees and a walk through leads to the pool area. The swimming pool (heated) is maintained with a roller cover and built in steps.

The front garden is mostly lawn and extends beyond the driveway with a variety shrubs and fruit trees, the driveway divides the garden areas and leads to parking and a detached double garage with power and light. Behind the garage is a working area with compost bins and log store.

Situation - Compton Valence is a small unspoilt village in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by the hills of the Dorset Downs and has a pretty early Victorian church with a 15th century tower. The county town of Dorchester is about 7 miles and Bridport about 9 miles both provide an excellent range of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural facilities.

Services - Mains electric, private water and private drainage.
Oil fired central heating.

EPC - D

Council Tax Band - F

Local Authority - Dorset Council
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