3 bed semi-detached house for sale

High Street, Piddlehinton DT2

Three-bedroom semi-detached cottage on a quiet no-through lane, backing onto fields and with off-road parking. In need of some modernisation.

The Property

Tucked away along a quiet no-through lane, this three-bedroom semi-detached cottage offers an appealing blend of character and potential. Enjoying a tranquil position with open fields to the rear, the property presents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a home to update and make their own in the sought-after Dorset village of Piddlehinton.

Inside, the accommodation offers scope for improvement. The entrance lobby provides useful storage. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor units, with space for appliances and a handy larder cupboard. The ground floor bathroom includes a white suite with a shower over the bath, hand wash basin and WC.

The sitting room is a bright and welcoming space, enjoying a dual aspect and an open fireplace. From here, a door leads to the front vestibule, where stairs rise to the first floor.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms – a good-sized front double with dual aspect, a smaller double with built-in storage, and a rear bedroom enjoying lovely views over the garden and fields beyond. There is also loft access from the landing for additional storage.

Outside

Approached through a gated driveway providing parking for two vehicles, the cottage sits behind an attractive front garden planted with mature shrubs, roses and well-stocked borders. High hedging provides privacy, while an ornamental pond adds a touch of character and calm. To the side, a timber and steel-clad workshop with power offers excellent storage or hobby space.

The rear garden backs onto open countryside. A stepped path leads to a small area of lawn surrounded by planted borders, with a levelled space ready for a greenhouse (footings in place) and a further paved seating area.

Situation

Piddlehinton has a vibrant community spirit, offering monthly breakfasts, an annual rounders tournament and village fête, as well as a parish church, village hall and the much-loved Thimble Inn. The nearby village of Piddletrenthide has a shop and a well regarded modern first school.

The county town of Dorchester is about five miles to the south with an excellent range of shops, schools, restaurants and the County Hospital. The abbey town of Sherborne and the regional centre of Yeovil are about fifteen and nineteen miles respectively.

Communications are good with rail links from Dorchester to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. Both Sherborne and Yeovil are on the London Exeter line. The A35 provides access to the A31 and thence the M27/M3 to London and to the west.

There are a variety of sporting facilities and leisure pursuits including golf at Dorchester (Came Down), Sherborne and Yeovil. Sailing and water sports along the coast. The Dorset Jurassic coastline has been accorded World Heritage status. There is excellent walking and riding in the vicinity over the surrounding glorious rolling countryside

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Services

Mains water, electricity, and drainage.
Electric heating.
The vendor advises that there is a back boiler connected to the wood burner.
Please note: None of the services have been tested.

Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. ()

Council Tax Band: C (Dorset Council