UKLAND&FARMS

For Sale - £495,000 - 3.35 acres, Kingston Russell, Dorchester, DT2, DT2 9ED

Greenslade Taylor Hunt
Westgate House, 45 High West Street, , Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UT

Tel:01305 268786
Fax: 01305 250467
E-mail: residential.dorchester@gth.net

• Two bedrooms
• Rural location with easy access to Dorchester & Bridport
• 3.35 acres with equestrian potential
• Space to extend & develop

TWO bedroom semi-detached COTTAGE residing in 3.35 ACRES with ample OFF ROAD parking and potential to EXTEND. Motivated seller.

Constructed in the late 19th century, this Victorian former farm workers cottage is located in the rural hamlet of Higher Kingston Russell and resides in a generous plot extending to approximately 3.35 acres. The property consists of rendered elevations under a tile hung roof with a single story extension to the rear. Approaching the property to the front is a paved terrace with space for alfresco seating/ dining and stepping up to the property entrance. On entering the property, a small hallway provides access to the principle rooms. The cosy and inviting sitting room includes a feature fireplace and double aspect to enjoy the pleasant outlook over the adjacent paddock and rolling fields beyond. The dining room is also situated at the front of the property with space for a number of guests and benefitting from the surrounding views and including an original Victorian style fireplace. The galley kitchen is situated at the rear of the property and is equipped with a range of wall and floor mounted units, useful under-stairs cupboard as well as space for white goods and a double oven. A large window running across the back of the kitchen, brings in an abundance of natural light and looks out to the rear of the property and vehicular entrance. Adjacent to the kitchen is a most useful utility room, with plumbing for additional white goods, work top space and freestanding pedestal sink. Also situated at the rear of the property is an additional reception room providing further reception space or even ground floor accommodation if desired. Completing the ground floor is a separate WC and from the rear hallway a door leading out the rear courtyard and parking area beyond.
Stairs ascend to the first floor comprising two double
bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. The master is a well-proportioned double bedroom enjoying a double aspect to the front and rear, with space for free standing furniture as well as including a useful integrated wardrobe. The second bedroom is situated at the front of the property to best enjoy the views over the surrounding paddock and rolling hillside beyond. The second bedroom benefits from a built in wardrobe and has also retained the original feature fireplace. Completing the first floor is a large family bathroom comprising stand-alone roll top bath, corner shower, pedestal sink and WC.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Gas fired central heating
Septic tank, borehole and mains electric
Council Tax Band C

Kingston Russell is a small rural hamlet located between the Georgian market town of Bridport and the County town of Dorchester (approximately 8 miles) The area is renowned for its many footpaths and bridleways and is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close proximity to the World Heritage coastline of Lyme Bay and the harbour resort of West Bay. Dorchester has a wealth of shops, large supermarkets, two cinemas and restaurants. The mainline Station in Dorchester has regular trains to London Waterloo.

The property is surrounded by a wraparound plot of approximately 3.35 acres divided into two paddocks situated to the front of the property, as well as a separate side garden linking in to the rear. The paddocks benefit from two separate entrances on the eastern and western boundaries and bridle paths out from the property can be found in close proximity. To the rear is a large gravel parking area which is enclosed by fencing and leading to two bay carport and store. There is also an outdoor store with power adjacent to the property and a selection on timber storage sheds.