3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Bradford Peverell, Dorchester DT2

Set within an area of outstanding natural beauty, is this substantial detached bungalow, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular village of Bradford Peverell. The property boasts a modern kitchen/diner, featuring bi-folding doors that open onto the rear, south-facing garden. Further accommodation includes three bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, a separate shower room, and a useful utility. There is plentiful storage, and solar panels. Externally, there is a generously sized garden to the rear, and to the front there is access to a single garage and off-road parking for multiple cars. EPC rating tbc.

Situation

Bradford Peverell is a charming rural village in Dorset, set within rolling countryside just a few miles northwest of the county town of Dorchester. The village is steeped in history, with its parish church of St Mary dating back to Norman times, and it is surrounded by scenic farmland and gentle hills, making it popular with walkers and nature lovers. Despite its peaceful setting, Bradford Peverell benefits from being close to Dorchester, which offers a wide range of amenities including shops, schools, healthcare, restaurants, and cultural attractions such as the Dorset Museum and the Roman Town House. Nearby villages like Frampton, Charminster, and Stratton add to the area’s character, each with traditional pubs, historic buildings, and a strong sense of community. Further afield, market towns such as Bridport and Weymouth provide access to the Jurassic Coast, sandy beaches, and vibrant local markets, giving residents of Bradford Peverell the best of both tranquil village life and convenient access to Dorset’s wider amenities.

Key Features

A private driveway leads up to the home providing a convenient space for parking multiple vehicles. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and plants creating privacy and colour. There is a single garage with up and over door. Entry to the property is gained via a porch, with a further door opening into the hallway, which provides access to all primary rooms as well as useful storage cupboards. The sitting room offers charm and character, featuring an attractive, original parquet flooring and an exposed brick fireplace housing an open fire. A dual aspect allows plentiful natural light to fill the room. The kitchen/diner, a real feature of the home with modern dark green shaker-style units with an attractive quartz work surface and upstand over. There is a double Belfast sink with mixer tap, and integral appliances include two electric ovens with a warming drawer, a five-ring gas hob and a dishwasher. Space is offered for a fridge/freezer. Attractive bi-folding doors open into the garden and allow plenty of light to fill the room, while herringbone-style flooring and underfloor heating complete the space. The three bedrooms all have front or rear aspect windows. Bedrooms one and two are doubles in size and benefit from fitted wardrobes, while all bedrooms are finished with carpet and neutral décor.

Externally, the rear garden is of a good size and is raised towards the middle. An area of shingle abuts the kitchen/diner, creating space for garden furniture while remaining easy to maintain. The raised area is walled, supporting a lawned section accessed via a slope that leads up to the lawn, and is framed by mature trees and shrubs, creating colour and texture while offering privacy and a border to the adjacent fields. Additionally, the rear garden provides access to the utility room via a door, where there is space and plumbing for additional appliances. A secondary door from the utility opens into the garage space, which has power, lighting and an up-and-over door.

Agents Notes

We are advised that the solar panels are owned and currently supply energy to the home, with any surplus used to heat the hot water and the potential for export to the grid.

Flood Risk

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Services

Mains electricity and water are connected.
There is an Air Source Heat Pump.
There is underfloor heating in the kitchen.

Broadband And Mobile Service

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

Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider and we recommend you visit the Ofcom website checker to confirm.

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Local Authorities

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ

The council tax band is D

Stamp Duty

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