3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Alexandra Road, Dorchester, 2 DT1

Alexandra Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LZ

A beautifully presented three double bedroom Victorian home, ideally positioned close to Dorchester town centre, local schools, amenities and Dorset County Hospital. Offering two reception rooms, impressive high ceilings, a wealth of character features, conservatory and a westerly facing rear garden, this attractive period property combines traditional charm with comfortable modern living.

Description

Located in the popular and established area of Alexandra Road, this attractive Victorian property provides generously proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors and retains many of the character features associated with its period, including high ceilings, feature fireplaces, picture rails, ornate coving and exposed timber flooring.

The property is approached via a front garden and pathway leading to the entrance, where the welcoming hallway provides access to the principal reception rooms and stairs rising to the first floor.

The two reception rooms provide excellent flexibility for modern family life. The front-facing dining room is particularly characterful, featuring a bay window, attractive fireplace, ornate coving and picture rail, creating a warm and elegant space for formal dining or entertaining. To the rear, the spacious sitting room enjoys a pleasant outlook towards the garden and benefits from further period detailing and access through to the conservatory.

The conservatory provides a useful additional reception space and offers a lovely connection between the house and garden. With doors opening onto the rear garden, it is an ideal space for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying the garden throughout the year.

The fitted kitchen is well equipped with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces and integrated appliances, together with a gas hob and electric oven. The kitchen has been thoughtfully arranged to provide a practical and sociable working environment.

A ground floor cloakroom completes the downstairs accommodation.

First Floor

The first floor provides three well-proportioned double bedrooms, making this an ideal home for families, couples requiring additional space or those working from home.

The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, benefiting from excellent proportions, a front-facing bay window, built-in storage and a feature fireplace. The second bedroom is also a generous double and retains attractive period features, while the third bedroom overlooks the rear garden and provides useful flexibility as a bedroom, study or hobby room.

The accommodation is complemented by a modern shower room with a large shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside

To the rear is a particularly appealing westerly facing garden, providing a private and enclosed outdoor space which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. The garden incorporates a paved seating area, lawn and established borders, creating an attractive setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation. There is also useful garden storage and side access.

The front of the property is approached via a pathway with mature planting and provides an attractive first impression.

Location

Alexandra Road is an established residential road situated within easy reach of the many amenities available in Dorchester, the historic county town of Dorset. The property is particularly well placed for access to everyday shopping, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and the town's excellent range of independent and national retailers.

The location is also well suited to families, with a number of schools within convenient walking distance, including Dorchester Middle School, The Thomas Hardye School, St Osmund's Middle School and The Prince of Wales School.

Dorset County Hospital is also nearby, making this a particularly convenient location for hospital staff and those wishing to be close to local healthcare facilities. Dorchester's two railway stations, Dorchester West and Dorchester South, provide useful rail connections, with both located within approximately half a mile of the property.

The property is also conveniently positioned for the town's recreational facilities and open spaces, including Borough Gardens, while Dorchester's historic centre, museums, markets and riverside walks are all readily accessible.

Dorchester itself occupies an excellent position in central Dorset, with good road links towards Weymouth, the Jurassic Coast, Bridport, Sherborne and the county's surrounding villages and countryside.

Summary

Alexandra Road represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a particularly attractive and well-presented period home in a highly convenient Dorchester location. With its three genuine double bedrooms, two reception rooms, high ceilings, character features, conservatory and attractive westerly facing garden, the property offers a wonderful combination of period charm, generous accommodation and everyday convenience.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, character and location this lovely home has to offer

Entrance Hallway

Storm Porch with arched entrance and quarry tiles with composite front door, the entrance hallway has stairs to the first floor, stripped pine flooring throughout, understair cupboard with smoke alarm and radiator

Downstairs Cloakroom

Stripped pine floor continued with low level WC, Vanity hand wash basin, heated towel rail and side aspect double glazed window

Dining Room (12' 11'' x 11' 11'' (3.93m x 3.63m))

Stripped pine floor continued, feature fireplace with cast iron insert and tiled hearth, ornate coving, and picture rail on walls with front aspect double glazed bay window

Kitchen (11' 9'' x 10' 4'' (3.58m x 3.15m))

Fully integrated kitchen with Neff appliances with wall and base units and work surfaces, gas hob with extractor fan overhead, double electric oven, integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, with part tiled walls and radiator

Sitting Room (16' 10'' x 11' 10'' (5.13m x 3.60m))

Feature fireplace with gas fire in situ, rear aspect double glazed window, rear aspect patio doors to conservatory. Radiator and picture rail/ornate coving

Conservatory (15' 2'' x 7' 6'' (4.62m x 2.28m))

Tiled floor, rear aspect double glazed French doors through to rear garden and radiator

Landing

Large loft hatch, stripped pine floor, smoke alarm, stairs to first floor and airing cupboard

Master Bedroom (16' 10'' x 11' 11'' (5.13m x 3.63m))

Front aspect bay window, stripped pine floor, built in wardrobe, feature fireplace and radiator

Bedroom Two (11' 10'' x 10' 5'' (3.60m x 3.17m))

Stripped pine floor, feature fireplace, side aspect double glazed window and radiator

Bedroom Three (11' 11'' x 8' 11'' (3.63m x 2.72m))

Rear aspect double glazed window with views over the garden, feature fireplace, stripped pine floor and radiator with door to ensuite

Ensuite

Corner shower cubicle with mains shower, low level WC, vanity hand wash basin, fully tiled walls, and heated towel rail

Rear Garden

Mostly laid to lawn, initial paved patio and paved pathway leading to shed and well stocked shrub and flower borders with side access to front of property

Front Garden

Pathway to front door, mature shrub borders and access to the rear of the property