3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Pound Close, Charminster, Dorchester DT2

This semi-detached, family home is set on an impressive plot, boasting a generous rear garden and a substantial shingled driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to a double garage. The internal accommodation includes a reception room, spacious kitchen/diner, conservatory, three bedrooms, along with a shower room and a separate bathroom. EPC rating tbc.

Situation

Charminster village presents a traditional, old English image with its beautiful cottages, a 12th-century parish church, and the scenic River Cerne flowing through it. Charminster offers two village pubs, a well-regarded first school, two village halls and a convenience store, which houses a post office. Surrounded by rolling countryside, Charminster offers a peaceful, rural setting while being conveniently close to the amenities of Dorchester, a five-minute car journey.
Dorchester town is rich in Roman heritage, with sites such as the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and there are regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester and is a vibrant area offering further shopping and eateries with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.

Key Features

A UPVC door opens into an entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor straight ahead, and the sitting room offered to the left-hand side.

The sitting room offers a warm and cosy aspect, featuring a central fireplace as a focal point and dual aspect windows to the front and rear, which allow for plenty of natural light.

The kitchen/diner enjoys a triple aspect and is fitted with a range of cream ‘shaker style’ wall and base level units with worksurfaces over tiled splash back. There is a free-standing Kenwood double electric oven with five-ring gas hob (which will stay) and integral dishwasher. Space is allocated for a fridge-freezer and dining furniture, if desired. A part-glazed door leads to a small utility space and ground floor shower room.

The ground floor is concluded by the conservatory, positioned to the rear, overlooking the garden and adding further living accommodation to the property.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, all receiving plentiful natural light via either a front, side or rear aspect window allowing for plentiful natural light to enter the rooms. Bedroom one also benefits from fitted storage.

Serving the bedrooms, is the family bathroom, furnished with a three-piece white suite including a panel enclosed bath with part shower screen and shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin. The room is complete with tiled walls and flooring.

The garden is a standout feature of the property, offering a generous lawn area complemented by a variety of hedging, mature plants, shrubs, and trees thoughtfully positioned throughout. A large shingled area provides ample parking and leads to a double garage, which features a designated office/storage space and an inspection pit, perfect for vehicle maintenance. The garden extends behind the garage, where two useful sheds—both of which will remain—offer additional storage space.

Agents Notes

Please note there is a section 157 on the property so, restrictions will apply.

Flood Risk

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Broadband And Mobile Service

At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.

There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.

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Services

Mains electricity and water are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authorities

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ

The council tax band is C.