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4 bed detached house for sale
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester DT1Key Information
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Property location
Nearby amenities
- Dorchester Middle School 0.2 miles
- The Thomas Hardye School 0.3 miles
- Dorchester West 0.5 miles
- Dorchester South 0.6 miles
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Features and description
- Freehold
- Substantial Four Bedroom Detached Family House
- Three/ Four Reception Areas
- Stunning Countryside Views Towards Maiden Castle and the Ridgeway
- First Floor Balcony and Conservatory
- Planning Permission For a Two Bedroom Annexe
- Driveway for Several Cars and Garage
- Downstairs WC and Utility Area
- Excellent Location for Local Schools
- Walking Distance to Dorchester Town Centre and Local Shops
- Master Bedroom with En-suite and Sauna
Property Description
On the market for the first time in 30 years, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a well situated, well maintained and exceptionally proportioned family home with numerous distinctive features
The house was a privately commissioned build in the late sixties by a well -to -do family who were particular about all aspects of the build and design. The result is a family home with a solid build and large amounts of interior space
Enjoying far reaching views spanning from Ridgeway across to the famous historic Maiden Castle and out towards Hardy’s Monument and beyond, this home is within walking distance of Town, yet far from the madding crowd - is near amenities and schools yet remains close to the countryside- it has spacious rooms and large beautiful outdoor spaces, yet has further potential to extend and convert
Entrance Hallway
Informal Cloakroom for coats and Boots
Main Hallway
The Main Hallway enjoys plenty of natural light and provides access to Living room, Breakfast Room, Downstairs WC and stairs to the first floor
Living Room
The Living Room is exceptionally spacious with dual Aspect windows and view to the top of nearby Maiden Castle
French doors lead to a stone veranda and thoughtfully landscaped low maintenance Front Gardens
Dining Area
The spacious dining area with large window with views over the front garden
Breakfast Room
Currently used as a breakfast Room/ informal dining room
Kitchen
Large open tiled kitchen with solid beech units, and built -in dishwasher. Space for a large American style larder fridge
Utility Room
The Utility Room has a gas combination boiler, large stainless steel sink with plumbing for washing machine
Conservatory
Private conservatory provides view onto large two -tier mature landscaped rear garden, patio
Office/Games Room
Formerly used as a bedroom/games room and is now used as a private office. This room also has a washbasin. French doors to the conservatory provide dual aspect natural lighting and view to patio.
Garage
Single garage with space for large car.
Master Bedroom
Unusually large Master bedroom with dual aspect private garden views. Equipped with fitted his and her wardrobes and featuring a private En-suite and Sauna
Master Ensuite
The master En-suite features a sink with vanity unit, power shower and bidet
Second Bedroom
This is a spacious double bedroom which features a door onto the first floor balcony with far reaching panoramic views to Ridgeway, nearby Historic Maiden Castle and beyond to Hardy;s Monument
Third Bedroom
Another large double Bedroom, also enjoying extensive views
Fourth Bedroom
This is a double Bedroom and has it’s own balcony and wash basin
Bathroom
Large family bathroom with bath, large walk-in shower, washbasin and vanity unit and toilet
Additional separate toilet
Loft Space
The Loft space is accessed via the landing and is a large and open space which is boarded throughout, with potential for further extension of the property
Front Garden
Mature gardens to the front of the house are accessed by French Doors from the Living room onto a stone patio. The drive holds up to four cars with further space at the rear garden
Rear Garden
The rear Patio is a sheltered area leading into the rear garden.The rear garden is a beautiful split level landscaped garden featuring mature planting with a pond, greenhouse and vegetable plot
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Meyers Estate Agents Poundbury and Dorset
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