Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2

This impressive, spacious four-bedroom, detached family home was built by the current owners in 1999, with further accommodation including a front aspect sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, large conservatory, a family room, a study, an en-suite to the main bedroom, a study/dressing room to bedroom two, one loft room, family bathroom and ground floor WC. Externally, the home enjoys an attractive rear garden with countryside views, a detached garage and driveway providing ample off-road parking. EPC rating C.

Situation

Grange Paddock is situated within the delightful village of Winterbourne Abbas, five miles west of the historic county town of Dorchester. The village boasts a parish church, a garage, a first school and what is probably Dorsets best example of a standing stone circle, known as Nine Stones . 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. The town offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities including cinemas, museums, leisure centre, Borough Gardens and a choice of many excellent public houses and restaurants. The town also has two main employers, namely the Dorset County Hospital and the Dorset County Council. There are also train links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.

Key Features

A private gravel drive leads to the property and a handful of others. From there a gate gives access to the property and its driveway with space for several cars. An entrance door takes you through to the property s hallway where immediate access can be gained to both the sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom. The sitting room features generous dimensions, a front aspect allowing natural light to enter the room and a central fireplace with surround and mantle. The wonderful open-plan kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a bespoke kitchen area with a range of modern wall and base level units, granite worksurfaces over and tiled flooring throughout. Integral appliances include an oversize Belfast sink with draining area, double oven, four-ring hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher and fridge. The large, rear aspect, double glazed conservatory is accessed via both the sitting room and the kitchen/breakfast room. A set of French doors provide direct access to the rear garden. Also situated on the ground floor is two more versatile rooms, currently utilised as a study and family room. Located on the first floor there are three bedrooms, all double in size and with fitted storage options. Bedroom one further benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, bath. WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom two also benefits from a good-size study/dressing room. The family bathroom is also situated on the first floor and is fitted with a suite comprising a bath, WC and wash hand basin. The room is part-tiled. Stairs rise to the second floor where the fourth bedroom and loft room are located, both spacious rooms and both with Velux windows.Externally, the property provides an enclosed and private rear garden overlooking the surrounding countryside. The garden is primarily laid to lawn with flowerbeds borders and gated side access. There is also a covered seating area, detached garage with electric roller door and drive for ample parking.

Room Dimensions

Sitting Room

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Utility Room

Conservatory

Family Room

Study

Bedroom One

Bedroom Two

Study/Dressing Room

Bedroom Three

Bedroom Four

Loft Room

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authorities

Dorset CouncilCounty HallColliton ParkDorchesterDorsetDT1 1XJTel: 01305 211970We are advised that the council tax band is E.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Tel: 01305 340860