3 bed detached house for sale

Artisan Drive, Charminster, Dorchester DT2

This attractive three-bedroom detached home in the desirable area of Charminster, Dorchester, offers a superb combination of modern living, bright, airy spaces, and generous accommodation throughout. The property comprises a sitting room, kitchen/diner, utility room, three bedrooms with en-suite facilities to bedroom one, a family bathroom, and a ground-floor WC. Externally, the home enjoys a private rear garden featuring patio areas and a lawn. The property also benefits from a single garage and off-road parking. EPC Rating: B.

Situation:

Charminster Farm is a modern development on the edge of the popular village of Charminster. Charminster boasts pretty cottages and mosaic pavement dating from Roman times, a 12th-century parish church dedicated to St. Mary, and the scenic River Cerne flowing through it. Charminster offers two village pubs, a well-regarded and popular first school and two village halls. Nearby Charlton Down offers a convenience store. Surrounded by rolling countryside, Charminster offers a peaceful rural setting while being conveniently close to the amenities of Dorchester.
Dorchester town is rich in Roman heritage, with sites such as the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It is also well known for its literary connections to Thomas Hardy and being set amongst beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. Doctor’s, dentist’s 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 eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.

Key Feaures:

On approaching this lovely home, a pedestrian path leads to the property, where a good-sized, shared front lawn is bordered by shrubs to one side and a boundary wall surrounding the rear garden to the other. Steps lead up to the part glazed door and into a welcoming hallway, providing access to both primary rooms, a convenient ground floor W/C and under-stairs storage. The well-equipped kitchen/diner is fitted with a modern range of wall and base-level units with stylish work surfaces and upstand. Integral appliances include neff induction hob and double oven, with an integrated sink with mixer tap beneath the front aspect window. The space provides ample room for dining furniture, with attractive light fixtures highlighting the area and a large bay window with seating, enhancing the naturally bright and airy feel. A useful utility room serves the kitchen, offering space for additional appliances and direct access to the garden. The lounge features double doors opening directly onto the garden and an additional rear-facing window, allowing natural light to fill the room, neutral décor and carpet enhance the modern feel of the home.

Upstairs, three well-presented double bedrooms continue the neutral, contemporary theme, with the principal bedroom featuring a stylish en-suite comprising a W/C, wash hand basin with vanity storage beneath, and walk-in shower, finished with wood-effect flooring. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite, including a panel-enclosed bath with shower attachment over, W/C, and wash hand basin with vanity storage, all complemented by tasteful tiled flooring and part tiled walls.

Externally, the good-sized garden is enclosed by a combination of fencing and walling, providing a high degree of privacy. A patio area abuts the property, with a path leading to the side of the home and a gate providing access to the front. The garden features a central area of lawn, along with an additional patio to the rear, offering ample space for garden furniture and outdoor entertaining.

Agents Notes:

The property was built in 2020 by Wyatt homes and is offered with a 10-year guarantee from October 2024.

We are advised there will be an annual service charge for communal areas on the appointment of a managing agent.

P/ful/2025/07085 – proposed extension to the Charminster Farm development – decision pending.

Local Authorities:

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ

Tel: Council tax band E.

Broadband And Mobile Service:

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

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Flood Risk:

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Services:

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

Stamp Duty:

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