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Area stats5 bedroom semi-detached house
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Semi-detached house
5 beds
3 baths
2400
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1800Mbps *
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Features and description
- Spacious accommodation with period features
- On the western edge of the county town of Dorchester
- Just half a mile from Poundbury
- With excellent facilities including mainline station
- Extremely attractive unlisted pretty country cottage
- Many rooms with views over the garden
- Lovely gardens and paddock
- EPC Rating = E
Most charming thatched period cottage and gardens just over a mile from the county town.
Description
Whitfield Farm Cottage is an extremely attractive unlisted, attached country property, with part stone, part brick elevations under a thatched roof. Believed to date back to the 18th century with a kitchen extension being added in the 1990’s, the house has spacious accommodation over two floors and some lovely rooms with period features. A thatched porch at the front door opens into a good sized hall with attractive exposed ceiling timbers, beyond which is the large farmhouse kitchen (approx. 28ft) with AGA and French doors into a secluded courtyard. Leading off the hall is the drawing room with inglenook fireplace and exposed ceiling beams; following through from here, is an additional reception room, also with fireplace. Off the kitchen there is a utility room and cloakroom leading to a good sized double bedroom with en suite shower room and separate access to the garden. Upstairs there is a spacious principal bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom. Many of the rooms enjoy views over the gardens or the water meadows to the east.
Outside
Whitfield Farm Cottage is approached from Poundbury Road via a bridleway, alongside which is the paddock. The drive continues towards the house, bordered on one side by a neatly manicured lawn, and the other by the double garage, flower beds and a parking area for several cars. There is a large west facing patio at the front of the property. The garden wraps around the property to the east and is separated from the water meadows along the Frome by a natural spring. Immediately to the rear of the house facing south is a secluded courtyard accessed via the kitchen.
Location
Whitfield Farm Cottage is situated about ½ mile from Poundbury, a master-planned community on the western edge of the historic County town of Dorchester.
Poundbury has a collection of independent shops including a garden centre, an award-winning wine merchant, numerous coffee shops and also a Waitrose supermarket.
About 1.3 miles away from the property is the county town of Dorchester, which has access to a further excellent range of facilities including Dorset County Hospital, many independent and national shops, a good number of restaurants, public houses and supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Waitrose.
The Wednesday market is a favourite local attraction.
Travel connections include bus services in the town and a mainline railway station to London Waterloo (2 hours 40 minutes).
About 9.2 miles away and on the trainline is the coastal resort of Weymouth, with access to the marina, old harbour, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic coastline.
There are lovely local walks along the river Frome from the house and fishing permits can be applied for from the Dorchester Fishing Club.
There are well regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including the top performing Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester.
Private schools include Sunninghill Prep in Dorchester, Sherborne prep, Sherborne School for boys, Sherborne School for girls, Leweston, Bryanston, Canford and Milton Abbey.
Square Footage: 2,400 sq ft
Acreage: 0.86 Acres
Directions
In Dorchester head west on the Bridport road from the Top O’town roundabout and take the first right onto Poundbury Road. Proceed for about one mile, passing over the A37 and down the hill. After about 100 yards, the entrance to Whitfield Farm Cottage is located on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Council Tax Band G
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order
AGENTS NOTE: We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is related to a Savills employee.
Description
Whitfield Farm Cottage is an extremely attractive unlisted, attached country property, with part stone, part brick elevations under a thatched roof. Believed to date back to the 18th century with a kitchen extension being added in the 1990’s, the house has spacious accommodation over two floors and some lovely rooms with period features. A thatched porch at the front door opens into a good sized hall with attractive exposed ceiling timbers, beyond which is the large farmhouse kitchen (approx. 28ft) with AGA and French doors into a secluded courtyard. Leading off the hall is the drawing room with inglenook fireplace and exposed ceiling beams; following through from here, is an additional reception room, also with fireplace. Off the kitchen there is a utility room and cloakroom leading to a good sized double bedroom with en suite shower room and separate access to the garden. Upstairs there is a spacious principal bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom. Many of the rooms enjoy views over the gardens or the water meadows to the east.
Outside
Whitfield Farm Cottage is approached from Poundbury Road via a bridleway, alongside which is the paddock. The drive continues towards the house, bordered on one side by a neatly manicured lawn, and the other by the double garage, flower beds and a parking area for several cars. There is a large west facing patio at the front of the property. The garden wraps around the property to the east and is separated from the water meadows along the Frome by a natural spring. Immediately to the rear of the house facing south is a secluded courtyard accessed via the kitchen.
Location
Whitfield Farm Cottage is situated about ½ mile from Poundbury, a master-planned community on the western edge of the historic County town of Dorchester.
Poundbury has a collection of independent shops including a garden centre, an award-winning wine merchant, numerous coffee shops and also a Waitrose supermarket.
About 1.3 miles away from the property is the county town of Dorchester, which has access to a further excellent range of facilities including Dorset County Hospital, many independent and national shops, a good number of restaurants, public houses and supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Waitrose.
The Wednesday market is a favourite local attraction.
Travel connections include bus services in the town and a mainline railway station to London Waterloo (2 hours 40 minutes).
About 9.2 miles away and on the trainline is the coastal resort of Weymouth, with access to the marina, old harbour, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic coastline.
There are lovely local walks along the river Frome from the house and fishing permits can be applied for from the Dorchester Fishing Club.
There are well regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including the top performing Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester.
Private schools include Sunninghill Prep in Dorchester, Sherborne prep, Sherborne School for boys, Sherborne School for girls, Leweston, Bryanston, Canford and Milton Abbey.
Square Footage: 2,400 sq ft
Acreage: 0.86 Acres
Directions
In Dorchester head west on the Bridport road from the Top O’town roundabout and take the first right onto Poundbury Road. Proceed for about one mile, passing over the A37 and down the hill. After about 100 yards, the entrance to Whitfield Farm Cottage is located on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Council Tax Band G
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order
AGENTS NOTE: We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is related to a Savills employee.
Area statistics
Crime score
Low crime
0/10
Home prices (average)
5 bedroom semi-detached houses
£789,998
£789,998
About this agent
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