3 bed detached house for sale

Lyons Gate, Dorchester, Dorset DT2

Stylish Edwardian home offering flexible accomodation and recepetion space situated between the County Town of Dorchester and Abbey Town of Sherborne.

Situated in an aonb this charming Edwardian detached home effortlessly blends period character with modern living, having been thoughtfully renovated throughout while retaining many original features synonymous with the era. The property offers an immediate sense of space and warmth, with well-balanced accommodation perfectly suited to modern family life. Upon entering, the ground floor provides an abundance of reception space, comprising three versatile reception rooms. The two principal front rooms enjoy attractive bay windows overlooking the front garden, allowing natural light to pour in and creating bright, welcoming environments. Both reception rooms enjoy feature fireplaces complete with log burners, as well as the living featuring exposed wooden flooring that reinforces the home’s character and charm. To the rear, a third reception room offers flexibility and is currently utilised as a home office, fitted with an integral desk unit and cupboards, and enjoys a pleasant outlook across the rear garden.
At the heart of the home lies a bespoke kitchen, carefully designed to balance practicality with style, which flows neatly into an adjoining utility room.
The utility provides useful space equipped with plumbing and power for additional white goods as well as external access, making it the ideal space for muddy boots and paws alike.
The first floor continues to impress, comprising three generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a standout feature, benefitting from a large window, exposed wooden flooring, a characterful fireplace with log burner, and integrated wardrobes. Bedroom two is another excellent-sized double with an outlook to the front, currently utilised as a gym space, while bedroom three also offers comfortable proportions with integrated storage and views over the rear garden, presently used as a craft room and office. The accommodation is served by a modern family bathroom, fitted with both a bath and separate shower, in addition to a separate WC for convenience.
Outside, the property enjoys beautifully established grounds. The rear garden is particularly impressive, offering paved dining terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining, alongside a well-maintained lawn bordered by mature plants and fruit trees that provide both privacy and seasonal interest. There is gated access is available to both sides of the property as well as a secondary vehicular access to the rear of the garden, ideal for parking a trailer or campervan. A single garage/ store with power and lighting offers additional storage or workshop potential as well as an additional log store and greenhouse. To the front, the property is approached via a sweeping driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by a central lawn and established planting which create an attractive first impression.

Situation
The property is tucked away along a small lane just off the Cerne Valley A352, offering convenient access to a range of nearby towns including the historic Abbey town of Sherborne, approximately 8 miles to the north, and the county town of Dorchester, around 12 miles to the south. Both towns provide an excellent selection of shopping, commercial and educational facilities, including well-regarded state and private schooling. A variety of leisure facilities, supermarkets and mainline railway stations with services to London Waterloo are also available within these towns.
The neighbouring village of Cerne Abbas, is approximately 3 miles away, offering excellent local amenities, including a doctor's and dispensing surgery, village store with post office, first school, parish church, modern village hall, tea room and a choice of three traditional public houses.

Services & Outgoings
Mains water and electricity
Oil fired central heating
Council Tax Band F
Newly installed sewage treatment plant
12 pv Solar Panels with Tesla Battery
EV charging point
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Material Information
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available. Highest available upload speed - 1000 Mbps. Highest Available download speed - 1000 Mbps
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area categorised at a very low risk from flooding.