3 bed detached house for sale

Dorchester Road, Redlands DT3

Offered with no onward chain, we are delighted to present this attractive bay-fronted three bedroom extended 1930s detached family home, situated in the highly sought-after Redlands area. Ideally located close to well-regarded schools, local amenities, supermarkets and regular bus services to both Weymouth and Dorchester, this impressive property must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The accommodation boasts a spacious bay-fronted dining room, an impressive extended living room overlooking the rear garden, a generous kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, downstairs shower room and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a large driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, a detached larger-than-average garage, and a generous south-westerly facing rear garden. This property require some internal modernisation and offers significant potential for further enlargement and improvement, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Full Description

Access to this attractive 1930s detached family home is gained via an open storm porch with a front aspect double glazed door leading into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall. The hall features a front aspect double glazed window, built-in understairs storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor, with doors providing access to the ground floor accommodation.

The spacious dining room enjoys a characterful six-panel bay window to the front aspect, a feature fireplace and ample space for dining furniture, making it ideal for family meals and entertaining. A set of glazed wooden double doors opens through to the impressive extended living room, creating a wonderful flow between the reception spaces. The living room is a superb size, offering plenty of space for furnishings whilst enjoying views over the rear garden. A feature brick fireplace creates an attractive focal point, while rear aspect double glazed sliding patio doors open directly onto the south-westerly facing garden. A further door returns to the hallway, providing convenient access throughout the ground floor.

The generous kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of eye and base level units with work surfaces over, an integral oven with inset five-ring gas hob and extractor hood above, together with space and plumbing for a washing machine and undercounter fridge and freezer. Additional features include a wall-mounted gas boiler, space for a breakfast table and chairs, dual aspect double glazed windows and a rear aspect glazed stable door leading into the conservatory. Overlooking the mature rear garden, the conservatory is fully double glazed with dual aspect windows and doors opening onto the garden, creating a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the outlook throughout the year. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a shower room fitted with a shower cubicle incorporating a mixer shower system, low-level WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin and a side aspect double glazed window.

The first floor offers a spacious landing area with a large side aspect double glazed window allowing plenty of natural light, loft access via a hatch with pull-down ladder, and doors leading to the three bedrooms and family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a generous double room featuring a characterful six-panel bay window to the front aspect, fitted sliding-door wardrobes and ample space for a large bed and additional bedroom furniture. Bedroom two is a further well-proportioned double overlooking the mature rear garden through a rear aspect double glazed window. This room also benefits from fitted sliding-door wardrobes and plenty of space for further furnishings. Bedroom three is a comfortable single bedroom with a front aspect double glazed window, making it ideal as a child's room, nursery or home office. The modern family bathroom is fitted with a stylish four-piece suite comprising a panel-enclosed bath, separate shower cubicle, low-level WC and vanity wash hand basin. Additional features include a wall-mounted heated towel rail and dual aspect double glazed windows, creating a bright and airy space.

Outside, the property enjoys a generous sized, secluded and mature south-westerly facing rear garden, offering an excellent degree of privacy and enjoying sunshine throughout much of the day. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden features a large raised patio area immediately abutting the property, creating the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Gated side access is provided to both sides of the property, while a side door leads directly into the larger-than-average detached garage. The garden is well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs, plants and trees, creating an attractive and established setting. To the rear of the garden is a further section that would lend itself perfectly as a vegetable patch or productive gardening area. There are also two garden sheds, one of which benefits from power and lighting.

The detached garage is an excellent size and is fitted with an electric up-and-over door, power, lighting, a side aspect double glazed window and a range of fitted storage units.

To the front, the property boasts a substantial shingle driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. A raised circular planted border creates a convenient turning area and an attractive focal point, while mature shrubs and trees provide additional privacy and screening from the road.

The property is located on the north side of Weymouth making it ideal for easy road links in to the town centre or Dorchester. Nearby schools include The Wey Valley Academy, St Nicholas & Radipole Primary. Shopping facilities at Sainsbury's and Morrisons are close by along with Redlands Sports Hub and M&S garage. Weymouth Town Centre offers further shopping facilities, pavilion theatre, beach and harbourside plus train links direct to London Waterloo. From Upwey station which is a short walk away.

Rating Authority: - Dorset (Weymouth & Portland) Council. Council Tax Band E. Services: - Gas central heating. Mains electric & drainage.

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