2 bed terraced house for sale

Salisbury Street, Fordington, Dorchester DT1

This beautifully presented, Grade II listed, mid-terrace home is situated in the sought-after area of Fordington, Dorchester, a very short walk from Salisbury Fields. Set within a designated conservation area, this charming home boasts characterful features and offers a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Accommodation to the property includes a generous and open reception room, kitchen, dining room, utility/WC, bathroom and two bedrooms. Externally, the home enjoys an attractive walled garden to the rear.

Situation

Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is a vibrant historic market town that blends rich heritage with modern amenities. Known for its Roman origins and literary links to Thomas Hardy, the town, and the fabulous Brewery Square, offers a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions such as the Dorset Museum and the Keep Military Museum. Dorchester benefits from excellent travel links, with two railway stations providing direct services to London Waterloo, Bristol, and Weymouth, as well as good road connections via the A35 and A37. The surrounding areas include picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and the nearby Jurassic Coast, a unesco World Heritage Site offering stunning coastal walks and beaches. Residents and visitors also enjoy access to leisure centres, schools, parks, and weekly markets, making Dorchester and its surroundings an attractive place to live and explore.

Key Features

Entrance to this lovely home is via a part-glazed door opening onto the property hallway offering access to the ground floor rooms and stairs to both the lower ground and first floor. Located on this floor is an impressive open reception room offering a dual aspect with front aspect sash window with original shutters. There are two characterful and attractive fireplaces, a useful fitted storage cupboard and a picture rail gives a nod to age and character of the home.

Stairs lead down to the lower-ground floor where the kitchen is located. The room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with wooden worksurface over and a breakfast bar for more casual dining. Integrated appliances include a four-ring gas hob and fitted oven, fridge-freezer and dishwasher and there is a 11⁄2 bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap.. The room is presented with a stylish display cabinet, solid wooden flooring and an exposed wooden beam. A door leads through to the formal dining room with feature fireplace and French doors open onto the rear garden. There is a separate utility room / WC.

Located on the first floor are two double bedrooms. Both rooms offer a decorative fireplace and fitted storage and either rear or front aspect windows provide plentiful natural light.
The modern bathroom is fitted with a white suite including panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, WC and corner shower cubicle. The room is presented in neutral tones and fitted with a heated towel rail.

Externally, there is an attractive, fully enclosed rear garden with gated rear access. The garden offers a patio area abutting the rear of the property with path leading to the rear gate. The garden offers a variety of mature plants and shrubs. To the front of the property is a small outside space set behind iron railings and gate with a paved path leading to the front door.

Broadband And Mobile Service

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

Mobile service indoor is listed as limited and likely, depending on the provider and outdoor is likely.

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Services

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

Flood Risk

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Local Authorities

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ

Tel: Council tax band E.

Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance.
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