Detached house for sale in Mill Lane, Stratton, Dorchester DT2

Unexpectedly re-available. An attractive 3 bedroom grade II cottage, beautifully presented with a pretty garden and off road parking situated in easy reach of Dorchester town.

The Property

Rose and Ivy is an attractive Grade II detached cottage. The house is beautifully presented, light and bright, and mixes a modern interior sympathetically with the character of the building. The current owners have updated and improved the property throughout.

At the heart of the home is a newly fitted kitchen, large enough to accommodate a family sized table. This includes a quartz worktop, gas fired Aga and integrated appliances: Dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and induction hob, as well as a sizable walk in pantry.

Off the kitchen is a separate utility room with fitted cupboards housing a new Worcester Bosch gas boiler. There is a ceramic butlers sink and space/plumbing for a washing machine. Beyond the utility room is a further storage hallway and a downstairs shower room with a contemporary WC, basin and shower.

The sitting room is a cosy room with attractive panelling, concealing a hidden door through to the utility storage room, and French doors leading to a south facing patio. This is accessed via an adjoining snug with chimney breast, hearth and space for a wood burning stove. In addition, there is a study perfect for home working, with good broadband speeds.

Upstairs from the landing are 3 bedrooms, bedroom 1 is a good size room and enjoys a pretty outlook with hills in the distance. Bedroom 2 is another double room with a built in wardrobe and bedroom 3 a single with a built in wardrobe and access into a spacious and convenient walk in loft space.

The bathroom has been recently installed and is a particular highlight, with high specification fixtures and fittings including a free standing bath, vanity basin, WC with concealed cistern and a walk in shower.

The property benefits from gas central heating, a pressurised system and upgraded electrics and plumbing. It also has good TV and internet connections.

Outside

Outside at the rear of the cottage is a good size store and separate smaller storage room which may offer development potential to form additional living space or be incorporated into the house, subject to planning and listed building consent.

The gardens are south facing, with pretty, well stocked and maintained flower beds. There are a variety of fruit trees, a modern garden shed and a greenhouse.

To the side of the cottage is a Cotswold stone driveway with parking for several cars.

Situation

The village of Stratton is about three miles to the north of the county town Dorchester. Within the village is a parish church, public house and village hall. There is also a village green, two play parks, tennis courts and nearby bus stop with service into Dorchester.

There is excellent walking, cycling and riding in the immediate vicinity with a network of bridleways and footpaths over the surrounding countryside.

Dorchester provides a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities and a county hospital. The main pedestrianized high street offers a good range of independent and national retailers. Brewery Square on the fringe of the town provides numerous restaurants, a multi-screen cinema, fitness gym and various retail outlets.

There is excellent schooling with first, middle and The Thomas Hardye School with sixth form, all highly regarded.

Services

Mains Gas, Electric, Water & Drainage

Council Tax - Band E

EPC - Exempt

Local Authority

Dorset Council or