Owner says, "We have enjoyed living here and making it our own. Modernising this unique home whilst maintaining its charm and character has been so much fun for us all."
This semi-detached three storey house was built in 1855, amidst other attractive period stone neighbouring properties and a friendly and welcoming community. Conveniently situated and well-served by both local bus and main line rail links to Weymouth and London Waterloo. This property backs onto a quiet cul-de-sac lane and is very close to beautiful walks.
A stone hard standing affronts this characterful home, an area currently used for parking. Enter the house through the UPVC front door into the hall where further doors give access into the front sitting room and rear KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM. The snug SITTING ROOM has front and rear UPVC windows, deep alcoves, modern log burner and TV point. Stylish built in shelves and cupboards provide storage in this light and cosy room. The kitchen is bursting with modern and original character and is a good family area with rear and side windows A UPVC stable-style back door leading out to the rear garden. A deep fire place has a gas fire and could be used as an open fire if desired. Furthermore the kitchen benefits from an assortment of base and overhead cupboards, five ring gas hob, integral oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The stone flooring compliments this country style kitchen, complete with a gas fire, and benefits from deep shelving units for added storage and display purposes.
Proceed up the stairs to the first floor and into a spacious open room with a side window. The bathroom consists of a white bathroom suite, side panels, bath with over head shower, pedestal basin and high-level WC. The boiler can be found in this room. The attractive front PRINCIPAL DOUBLE BEDROOM is light and pleasing with double aspect windows, chimney, gas fire and a large storage cupboard built in. From here steep stairs lead to the top floor and two further double bedrooms. Both these bedrooms have double glazed windows to the rear.
The rear of the house has many interesting architectural stone features. There is a store room, that used to be the outside W.C. along with a log store. There is parking for one vehicle and a garage with electric, gas and water. A small lawn area and patio path that is ideal for alfresco dining. Planning has been granted to erect a single storey extension on the ground floor.
The property is situated in the popular Broadwey/ Upwey area about three miles north of Weymouth and four miles south of the County Town of Dorchester.The area is well served with a good range of amenities nearby including a local convenience store, florist and veterinary practice. Within a short drive there are three supermarkets including Sainsbury's and a mini M&S. There are also regular buses to both Weymouth and Dorchester which offer a comprehensive range of facilities. The nearby picturesque area of Upwey is within a walking distance and is home to the Upwey Wishing Well and Tea rooms, an Art Gallery, St Laurence Church as well as two public houses and a main line rail station with connections to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. The area also has a stunning coastline, part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline, and is also well-served for both state and private schools.
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Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Dorset (Weymouth & Portland) Council
Council tax band: C
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