3 bed detached house for sale

Lower Frome Vauchurch, Dorchester DT2

A charming three-bedroom detached cottage in idyllic rural Dorset, blending period character with stylish modern living, far-reaching views, exceptional outbuildings and a delightful garden.

The Property

Set in a beautiful rural location with sweeping views over open countryside, The Cottage is a detached home that has undergone an extensive renovation programme over the years. The result is a thoughtful blend of period charm and modern living, with further potential for the next owner to make it their own.

A timber front door opens into a porch, leading to a welcoming hallway. The double-aspect kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with classic shaker-style units, quartz worktops, and features an electric Aga set within the original inglenook fireplace—adding both warmth and heritage.

The utility room is good size and finished with slate flooring, floor-to-ceiling storage, a Belfast sink, and access to the rear garden via a stable door. A cloakroom is positioned adjacent.

The sitting room has rustic flagstone-style flooring, a wood burner, understairs storage, and views over the country lane.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing is spacious enough to accommodate furniture such as a dresser. The high-quality finish continues throughout this level, with solid timber flooring and matching timber doors. The principal bedroom enjoys far-reaching views and space for freestanding wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three are both doubles, with bedroom two featuring a period fireplace. The family bathroom is well-proportioned and includes a roll-top clawfoot bath, wash basin, WC, and a shower cubicle

A small staircase leads to the second floor, where a large boarded attic room with Velux window, light, and power offers potential for conversion into an additional bedroom (subject to any required consents).

Outside

The grounds are impressive, with outbuildings which include a single garage, double carport, large workshop, dual stables with tack rooms, and even a kennel.

The rear garden is a real highlight, with a large patio area leading through a gate to an expansive lawn bordered by a mix of flower, shrubs and mature trees. The outlook over rolling countryside is truly idyllic, offering peace, privacy, and the charm of rural Dorset living.

Situation

Lower Frome Vauchurch sits on the edge of Maiden Newton, a bustling village well served by local facilities and includes a selection of shops, primary school, doctor’s surgery, petrol station/store, public house and railway station on the Dorchester/Bristol line.

The picturesque town of Beaminster, with its historic square and range of shops, including boutiques, is located approximately 7 miles to the west.

Both the county town of Dorchester and Bridport are within about 10 miles, with Dorchester offering the Dorset County Hospital and mainline rail services to London Waterloo.

The area is also renowned for its excellent schools, and there are many footpaths and bridleways across the beautiful surrounding countryside. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding coastal walks and the opportunity to enjoy a number of water sports activities.

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Services

Mains water and electricity.
Private drainage.
Heating - Oil fired central heating.

Broadband - Superfast speed is available.
Mobile - There is likely to be mobile coverage both indoors and outdoors. ().

Council Tax Band: D (Dorset Council

Agent Note

Previous planning permission was granted to erect a one bedroom annexe on the western elevation of The Cottage and for a sunroom, double garage and hayloft of the eastern elevation. Full details available to view online at West Dorset District Council.

(No: 1/D/07/002068)