Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

DECEPTIVELY spacious EXTENDED FAMILY HOME. Surrounded by ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE and offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Constructed in the 1950’s this semi-detached property has been comprehensively renovated and extended to create a spacious family home, residing in the rural hamlet of Kingston Russell between the Georgian market town of Bridport and the County town of Dorchester. The property consists of rendered block elevations set under a tile hung roof with double glazed units throughout. The property can be accessed from the front or the rear with separate steps leading from the parking area to the front and rear of the property respectively. The most commonly used, is the rear entrance crossing a paved rear terrace and into a most useful boot room. The spacious boot room was part of the extension works carried out by the current owners, complete with double doors opening to the rear terrace, with tiled flooring throughout and providing ample storage for outdoor apparel. The open plan kitchen/ diner forms part of the extension, creating a stunning social and practical space, filled with natural light and enjoying a triple aspect to the front and rear gardens as well as fields beyond. The kitchen area is well equipped with a range of floor and wall mounted units finished with marble effect worktops and as well as a central island/ breakfast bar. Fitted appliances include oven with induction hob and extractor over, sink with drainer, fridge/freezer and microwave. There is also space and plumbing for additional white goods as well as a most useful larder/ store. Adjacent to the kitchen area is a utility room with sink as well as space and plumbing for further white goods and separate WC. The spacious sitting and dining area provides ample reception space enjoying an outlook to the front and rear and benefitting from two sets of double doors opening to the gardens, seamlessly blending outside-with-in. From the kitchen/ diner is a central hallway and front entrance to the property, also housing stairs ascending to the first floor and accommodation. Adjacent is a welcoming sitting room, situated at the front of the property enjoying an outlook over the front garden and features a central multi-fuel burner, providing a focal point to the room. The sitting room has been finished in with neutral tones and stylish wooden wall panelling.
The first floor comprises three bedrooms, master-suite and family bathroom. The master suite forms part of the extended section of the property and comprises a large double bedroom area, enjoying a stunning double aspect, walk-in wardrobe and shower room. The en-suite comprises shower, WC and integrated his-and-hers sink unit with oak basin shelf. The second bedroom is a well-proportioned double room and enjoys an outlook over the front gardens and rolling fields beyond. Bedroom three is a double room situated and the rear of the property, overlooking the rear gardens. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom comprising; bath with shower attachment over, WC and pedestal sink unit all finished with neutral white tiling. A second set of stairs ascend to a second floor, with a versatile loft room with Velux windows as well as separate loft space providing valuable additional storage.

AGENTS NOTE
Please note bedroom 4/ loft room does not comply to current building regulations.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Biomass central heating
Septic tank drainage
Private water supply – Borehole via Kingston Farm
Council Tax Band D (£Band D: £2,455.18 2024/25)

Kingston Russell is a small rural hamlet located between the Georgian market town of Bridport and the County town of Dorchester (approximately 8 miles) The area is renowned for its many footpaths and bridleways and is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close proximity to the World Heritage coastline of Lyme Bay and the harbour resort of West Bay. Dorchester has a wealth of shops, large supermarkets, two cinemas and restaurants. The mainline Station in Dorchester has regular trains to London Waterloo.

The property benefits from spacious front and rear gardens, off street parking with electric charging point and double garage. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn with established planted boarders, fruit cages and separate fenced area housing a number of raised beds. Abutting the rear of the property is a large paved terrace, perfect for alfresco seating/ dining, with steps descending to the garden area below. The garden is laid to lawn and comprises gravelled seating area, separate covered seating area and pond and is also interspersed with mature planted hedging and shrubs. Abutting the garage is an area of hard standing providing off street parking for a number of vehicles and electric car charging point. The double garage is equipped with power and lighting provides additional parking and generous storage space.