Martinstown, Dorchester

A delightful double fronted Grade II listed cottage, perfectly positioned towards the heart of this sought-after village with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, double garage, front and rear garden.

The Property - Upon entering the property, you step into the entrance hall which leads to the sitting room and dining room. The sitting room to the side has a gas fire. Adjacent to the sitting room, the spacious dining room provides ample space for table and chairs, leading directly into kitchen.

The kitchen is to the rear of the house and features a range of floor and wall-mounted units. Completing the ground floor is a separate shower room and WC for added convenience.

On the first floor are three good sized bedrooms with the principle bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes. Additionally, there is a separate WC on this floor, ensuring practicality.

Outside - The lovingly maintained rear garden is a true highlight of the property. Mostly laid to lawn, it is complemented by vibrant flower beds and mature shrub borders. At the far end of the garden, a dedicated vegetable garden with a greenhouse, perfect for the gardening enthusiast. The front garden is equally charming, laid to lawn and enclosed with box hedging, with a stone footpath leading to the front door.

The property further benefits from a double garage and additional parking, ensuring ample space for vehicles.

Situation - The property is in the centre of the village of Martinstown, which is about three miles south-west of the County Town of Dorchester. Local facilities include a sub post office/store, a parish church, a village hall and a public house. A stream, the South Winterborne, runs through the length of the village.

Dorchester provides an excellent range of facilities, including mainline rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol, the County hospital, cinema, arts centre and a variety of independent and chain eateries and bars. It is well served for shopping facilities, including the new Brewery Square development, as well as two Waitrose supermarkets and a weekly market.

Sporting and recreational facilities in the area include golf at Dorchester Came Down and East Dorset Golf Clubs, tennis and squash at Dorchester Tennis & Squash Club. There are sailing and water sports along the nearby coastline, and riding and walking along the network of bridle and footpaths which cross the surrounding area.

Services - Mains, gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Gas fired central heating.

Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that you are likely to get mobile coverage both indoors and outdoors (

It is reported that there is a high risk of surface water flooding. (
We are informed by the vendor that the property has never flooded.

Local Authority - Dorset Council
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Council tax band E
EPC G (the property is grade II listed)

Agents Note - We are informed that Stevens Cottage owns the driveway and the neighbour has vehicular and pedestrian access over the driveway to access their garage.