Most handsome country house in an elevated position with outstanding long range views

Description

Chesel House was built in the mid twentieth century, with brick elevations under a clay tiled roof. The property has spacious, well laid out accommodation over two floors and sits above the village with breath taking views south over farmland in the designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Internally the house emanates quality. An oak framed porch leads into a spacious hallway from which there is good size sitting room with open fire, opening into a garden room with panoramic views over the garden and open farmland beyond. A dining room or snug with fitted book cases, a kitchen with AGA and utility room complete the ground floor. Upstairs is a main bedroom with en suite and three further bedrooms.

The gardens at Chesel House are a major attribute of the property. A private drive from the lane leads to a spacious driveway with ample parking and access to a double garage. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn, with a mature hedge and a fine silver birch tree. The lawn sweeps round to the east of the house where a wall with five bar gate divide the garden from the paddock. This part of the garden is nicely planted with mature shrubs and borders. To the south is a large terrace and a further area of lawn backing onto farmland from which the view is panoramic and unspoilt. On the boundary is an oak framed seating area. To the east is the paddock with a small Copse, all enclosed by post and rail fencing. The western boundary is given over to a kitchen garden with raised beds, greenhouse and shed. A brick built outbuilding provides a useful workshop/study.

Location

Chesel House sits on the outskirts of the popular village of Cheselbourne, a thriving, active community with amenities including The Rivers Arms public House a well-regarded first school and the pretty church of St Martin.

The county town of Dorchester and Sherborne with its fine Abbey provide an excellent variety of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Both also provide a mainline service to London Waterloo.

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Dorchester Came Down, Sherborne, Yeovil and Blandford. Horse racing at Wincanton, Exeter and Bath and numerous water sports can be enjoyed along the Jurassic coastline to the south at Weymouth Bay.

There is walking and riding in the surrounding countryside with its numerous footpaths and bridleways. The area is extremely well served by schools both state and private.

Square Footage: 2,131 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres

Directions

Take the Puddletown exit off the A35. Proceed to the B3142 Piddlehinton access, taking the first turning on the right signed to Cheselbourne & Dewlish (Long Lane). Proceed for about 4 miles, entering Cheselbourne. Proceed through the village, passing the The Rivers Arms pub on the right hand side, the Church on the left and at the village school bear left signed Doles Ash & Piddletrenthide. Continue for about ½ mile and Chesel House is on the left hand side behind a wooden 5 bar gate.

Additional Info

Council Tax – Band E

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Fibre optic Wi-Fi.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion

Local Authority
Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ[use Contact Agent Button]