5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Old School Yard, Osmington, Weymouth DT3

A beautifully appointment five bedroom, purbeck stone home, with double garage and generous driveway situated in the heart of osmington village. This charming home is positioned behind wooden gates and boasts a generous sized living room with brick feature fireplace, a modern kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a low maintenance southerly facing rear garden.

Stepping through the front door a welcoming hallway with downstairs cloakroom provides access to the main reception rooms. To the left of the hallway is a modern kitchen, sympathetically designed to create a rustic farmyard feel. There are a range of wall and base units, space for appliances and a breakfast bar, perfect for a morning coffee. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cosy living room with front aspect window. The room benefits from a feature brick fireplace, currently home to an electric feature fireplace and the dog bed. An opening leads from the living room into an extended dining room. The room currently houses an eight seater dining table as well as dresser. Doors lead from the dining room onto the southerly garden.

Ascending to the first floor a landing opens into the first three bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom one is a generous sized double with ample space for furniture and access into an en-suite shower room. The en-suite boast a contemporary suite with a walk in shower cubicle, close coupled WC and vanity wash hand basin. Bedroom two is another double in size, with a front aspect window. Bedroom three is an adequate single room, or perfect home office/ study.

Proceeding to the second floor are a further two bedrooms and a shower room. Bedrooms four and five are both good sizes, both with space for a bed and range of other furniture. Completing the accommodation is a shower room with WC and shower cubicle.

To the rear of the property is a tiered low maintenance garden, perfect for relaxing on a summers evening with a glass of wine.

Osmington is a historic village and civil parish located on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England, just four miles northeast of Weymouth. It is known for the Osmington White Horse, its seaside hamlet of Osmington Mills, and its connection to painter John Constable.

Key attractions and history
Osmington White Horse: A prominent hill figure carved into the limestone of Osmington Hill in 1808. It depicts King George III on his horse, commemorating his visits to nearby Weymouth, which helped establish the town as a popular resort.

Osmington Mills: A secluded, picturesque seaside hamlet on the Jurassic Coast. In the 17th century, the rugged coastline made it a haven for smugglers. The historic Smugglers Inn, originally built in the 13th century, was a key location for this trade.

Osmington Mills Lodge Park: For those looking for a coastal retreat, the Waterside Holiday Group operates a lodge park in the wooded valley of Osmington Mills. It offers lodges with sea views and amenities, including a bar and restaurant.

John Constable: The famous landscape artist spent his honeymoon in Osmington in 1816 and painted the local scenery, including "Weymouth Bay, " which is now in the National Gallery.

Historical Architecture: The village features grey stone cottages, narrow lanes, and St. Osmund's Church, which has a 12th-century core. The area also has evidence of earlier Bronze Age settlement.

Activities and walks

Coastal walks: Osmington and Osmington Mills offer access to the South West Coast Path, with routes providing scenic views over Weymouth Bay and Portland.

Fossil hunting: The shoreline at Osmington Mills is part of the Jurassic Coast, a unesco World Heritage Site known for its fossils.

Wildlife and geology: Exploring the area's footpaths and trails rewards visitors with a fascinating mix of wildlife and geological formations.

Living Room (5.46m x 3.35m (17'11 x 11'0))

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.46m x 2.90m (17'11 x 9'6))

Dining Room (5.69m x 2.79m irregular shape (18'8 x 9'2 irregula)

Bedroom One (3.71m x 3.38m (12'2 x 11'1))

Bedroom Two (3.00m x 2.90m (9'10 x 9'6))

Bedroom Three (2.90m x 2.31m (9'6 x 7'7))

Bedroom Four (3.58m into bay x 3.33m (11'9 into bay x 10'11))

Bedroom Five (2.87m x 2.72m (9'5 x 8'11))

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Property type: House
Property construction: Standard
Mains Electricity
Mains Water & Sewage: Supplied by Wessex Water
Heating Type: Gas
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Right Of Way

Please note, the neighbouring property has a right of way across the driveway.

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