3 bed detached house for sale

Haylands Close, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1

This charming residence offers a perfect blend of comfort and practicality, featuring three bedrooms, dual-aspect living room, a generously sized, open planned well equipped kitchen/diner, a Jack & Jill family bathroom and a ground floor w/c, this lovely home is tailored for effortless living over three levels with its layout framing distant views toward Came Down and Maiden Castle. Externally, the home boasts a private, south-facing rear garden, enhanced by a double garage that benefits from power, lighting and electric doors. EPC rating C.

Situation

Poundbury is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot. Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, and garden centre. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Dorchester is rich in Roman heritage, with sites like 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 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. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, and 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.

Description

Stepping through the secure wooden front door, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway featuring tiled flooring that flows seamlessly into the ground floor living spaces. This level is designed for ultimate functionality, offering a modern cloakroom with integrated storage, a useful understairs cupboard, and a dedicated utility room. The utility space keeps laundry tucked away, providing plumbing for a washing machine, a stainless-steel sink, and external access to the garden. At the heart of the ground floor is a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining room fitted with wall and base level units with work surface over. Integrated appliances include an eye-level Electrolux oven and grill, plus a 4-ring gas hob with an extractor hood over. There is also ample space for a freestanding dishwasher and a fridge-freezer. French doors open from the dining area directly onto the rear garden, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining.

The first floor hosts a bright and airy, sitting room benefitting a triple-aspect, filling the room with plentiful natural light. Bedroom three is also located on this floor and could be used as a study room. The principal bedroom is found on the second floor; it is double in size and benefits from a dual aspect, framing picturesque views of the rolling countryside towards Came Down and Maiden Castle. This room further boasts built-in wardrobes and offers direct access to the family bathroom via a Jack & Jill arrangement. The bathroom is fitted with a panel-enclosed bath with an overhead shower, tiled splashbacks, an extractor fan, and a vanity washbasin. Bedroom two is a comfortable single complete with a fitted storage cupboard and courtyard views. Additionally, an airing cupboard on the landing houses the hot water tank.

Externally, the property features a neat front patio secured by gates. Within the courtyard, a bricked wall sits just within the boundary, decorated by mature flowering plants. The private, south-facing rear garden is a fully enclosed oasis, combining a patio and lawn with a side path leading to the side of the house. Steps lead down toward the double garage, guiding you past mature, productive apple and plum trees, vibrant berry plantings, a raised vegetable patch, and an established pond. A greenhouse completes this idyllic outdoor space.

Agents Notes

Please note there is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £225 and £315 dependent upon location.

Reduced fees are offered for early payment.

For further information on Poundbury including covenants and stipulations, please visit:

Local Authorities

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ

Tel: Council tax band E.

Flood Risk

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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.

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Services

Mains electricity and water are connected.
Gas Central Heating.

Stamp Duty

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