2 bedroom house

A CHARMING PERIOD COTTAGE set within the BEAUTIFUL PIDDLE VALLEY and ENVELOPED BY OPEN COUNTRYSIDE with a large plot measuring approximately 0.42 acres, offered with NO CHAIN.

This Grade II listed end of terrace cottage is well situated within close proximity to Dorchester and nearby Puddletown set in a plot of just under half an acre and enjoys a stunning rural outlook. The property was originally constructed in late 19th century and consists of brick elevations with attractive stone mullions, set under a tile hung roof. The preferred access into the property is to the rear via the kitchen which was an extension to the original build. The kitchen is newly fitted and consists of a range of floor and wall mounted sage units finished with oak effect worktops.
There is also a ceramic butler sink with draining board and double Rayburn oven as well as a separate electric fan oven & gas hob. The kitchen also benefits from a double aspect, flooding the room with natural light. The sitting/ dining room is of a good size and features a recently fitted log burner providing an attractive focal point to the room. Adjacent to the sitting room is a rear hallway leading to the downstairs bathroom, with bath, pedestal basin and WC. Both the bathroom and hallway benefit from underfloor heating.

Stairs ascend to the first floor consisting of two bedrooms which are serviced by a newly installed shower room. The main bedroom is situated to the front of the property and enjoys a stunning rural outlook of the surrounding meadows. The master bedroom also features a walk in wardrobe space, which subject to the necessary consents may provide space for a stairway to extend into the roof space. The second bedroom is situated to the rear of the property overlooking the extensive gardens. The shower was created by the present owners, removing a small third bedroom to create a most useful shower room, with corner finished with herringbone tiles, WC and pedestal sink.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Mains water
Private drainage (Sewage treatment plant)
Oil fired central heating

Druce is located 6 miles North East of Dorchester and in close proximity to the ever popular village of Puddletown. Puddletown offers a range of amenities including a modern doctor’s surgery and veterinary practice, church, village hall, pre, first and middle schools, general store/sub-post office and Blue Vinney public house. There is a pleasant recreational ground with its own pavilion, sports pitches and children’s play area.

The village is approximately six miles southeast of Dorchester which boasts extensive facilities including the mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo and also from Moreton, approximately five miles. In addition, there is a local line to Bristol Temple Meads. The A35 gives access to Dorchester/Weymouth and the Poole/Bournemouth areas. The seaside town of Weymouth, about twelve miles away, offers superb sailing and water sports.

One of the most salient features of this property is the extensive outside space with the overall plot extending to approximately 0.42 acres. To the front of the property, there is off street parking for three vehicles and a detached single garage with power and lighting. The rear garden is extensive mostly laid to lawn and also featuring a most useful workshop with power and lighting. The rear garden has mature hedged and tree lined borders and enjoys an enviable outlook over the surrounding meadows. The rear garden also benefits from vehicular access, via a track running behind the gardens of the adjacent properties.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Dorchester