3 bedroom detached house for sale
Old Pump House, Dorchester
Detached house
3 beds
2 baths
Key information
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
This unique property, formerly the Scouts Hut, located within Fordington, Dorchester, has been converted and renovated to create a modern, stylish and versatile family home, with the majority of the accommodation spread across the ground floor. There is a tastefully fitted open-plan kitchen and living area, three double bedrooms with en-suite facilities to the main bedroom, mezzanine floor and family bathroom. The property features under-floor heating, running the entire length of the property, with individual thermostat controls. Externally, the property enjoys a garden to the rear and sides and there are provisions for off-road parking. EPC rating B.
Situation - The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Key Features - A side entrance door opens onto the property’s entrance hall providing ideal space to decant outdoor footwear and access to all ground floor rooms. A set of stairs lead to a mezzanine area. The space is a welcoming entrance and sets the stylish and well-presented tone of the property.
The home features a wonderful open plan kitchen and living area with Mezzanine floor above, accessed via its own staircase in the hall. There is a bespoke kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base level units with Granite worksurfaces over and tiled flooring throughout. Integral appliances include an oven and four-ring induction hob with extractor hood above. There is a kitchen island creating further storage options and worksurface space. The living area offers plentiful space for living/dining furniture. Two sets of French doors provide direct access to the garden.
The hall, with useful storage cupboard, leads to three bedrooms, all double in size. Bedroom one benefits from en-suite facilities fitted with a modern suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage below.
The luxurious and generous in size family bathroom is furnished with a bath, shower cubicle, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin set within a storage cabinet. The room is finished with tiled flooring and part-panelled walls.
Externally, the property has provisions for off-road parking and a garden extending to all sides of the property.
Room Dimensions -
Open-Plan Kitchen And Living Area - 6.43m x 5.31m max (21'01" x 17'05" max) -
Bedroom One - 5.41m x 2.87m max (17'09" x 9'05" max) -
En-Suite - 1.98m x 0.94m max (6'06" x 3'01" max) -
Bedroom Two - 4.39m x 2.74m (14'05" x 9'00" ) -
Bedroom Three - 4.39m x 2.74m max (14'05" x 9'00" max) -
Bathroom - 3.81m x 2.62m max (12'06" x 8'07" max) -
Agents Notes - The property is offered with a 10 year new build warranty.
We understand the property is not currently registered at the Land Registry. This is the case with many properties in England and Wales. Your conveyancer will undertake any necessary steps in this instance.
The new extension to the rear of the property is timber frame with metal external cladding.
Solar Panels - Please note the solar panels at the property are owned outright.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Air source heat pump.
Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
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The property currently awaits a council tax band.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
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Situation - The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Key Features - A side entrance door opens onto the property’s entrance hall providing ideal space to decant outdoor footwear and access to all ground floor rooms. A set of stairs lead to a mezzanine area. The space is a welcoming entrance and sets the stylish and well-presented tone of the property.
The home features a wonderful open plan kitchen and living area with Mezzanine floor above, accessed via its own staircase in the hall. There is a bespoke kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base level units with Granite worksurfaces over and tiled flooring throughout. Integral appliances include an oven and four-ring induction hob with extractor hood above. There is a kitchen island creating further storage options and worksurface space. The living area offers plentiful space for living/dining furniture. Two sets of French doors provide direct access to the garden.
The hall, with useful storage cupboard, leads to three bedrooms, all double in size. Bedroom one benefits from en-suite facilities fitted with a modern suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage below.
The luxurious and generous in size family bathroom is furnished with a bath, shower cubicle, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin set within a storage cabinet. The room is finished with tiled flooring and part-panelled walls.
Externally, the property has provisions for off-road parking and a garden extending to all sides of the property.
Room Dimensions -
Open-Plan Kitchen And Living Area - 6.43m x 5.31m max (21'01" x 17'05" max) -
Bedroom One - 5.41m x 2.87m max (17'09" x 9'05" max) -
En-Suite - 1.98m x 0.94m max (6'06" x 3'01" max) -
Bedroom Two - 4.39m x 2.74m (14'05" x 9'00" ) -
Bedroom Three - 4.39m x 2.74m max (14'05" x 9'00" max) -
Bathroom - 3.81m x 2.62m max (12'06" x 8'07" max) -
Agents Notes - The property is offered with a 10 year new build warranty.
We understand the property is not currently registered at the Land Registry. This is the case with many properties in England and Wales. Your conveyancer will undertake any necessary steps in this instance.
The new extension to the rear of the property is timber frame with metal external cladding.
Solar Panels - Please note the solar panels at the property are owned outright.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Air source heat pump.
Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
[use Contact Agent Button]
The property currently awaits a council tax band.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
[use Contact Agent Button]
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Dorchester is an historic market town currently undergoing major re-development. Brewery Square, a vibrant new quarter in the town centre, is redefining the County town as a shopping and leisure destination, while the urban development of 2,500 news homes in Poundbury, the vision of HRH Prince Charles, is continuing to attract new people to the area from all over the globe. Dorchester is thriving and we are delighted to be a part of its bright future. If you are looking for trustworthy and established estate agents in Poundbury and Dorchester, then don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.
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