Property description
HOME of DISTINCTION...A HANDSOME DETACHED RESIDENCE OCCUPYING A GENEROUS AND MATURE PLOT. Situated on the outskirts of the desirable and picturesque village of Sutton Poyntz
AGENTS NOTE * Goadsby declare an interest in this property under the Estate Agency Act 1979 *
The Property This handsome detached residence, built of attractive stone elevations under a slate roof, dates back to the 1800's and has been extended and tastefully updated over time.
The home, including the ground on which the property sits, occupies a generous plot approximately 0.7 of an acre and resides in a secluded position.
The accommodation on offer is generous throughout, brimming with a wealth of charm and character. Upon entering the home via the entrance porch, you arrive in the hallway with doors leading to the principle living accommodation. The living room is a very comfortable size and enjoys dual aspect sash windows and feature open fireplace. The drawing room provides an excellent additional living space and again features an open fireplace.
The dining room with parquet flooring and large chimney breast which houses a decorative wood burning stove with two storage cupboards inset into both sides. An opening leads through to a utility room which is well stocked with modern wall and base units under worktops with space and connection for domestic appliances. A side door from the utility room gives access to a secluded courtyard garden.
Continuing down the main hallway, you arrive in an elegant addition to the existing dwelling added by the current owners in 2007 which is home to an impressive open plan kitchen/family room with two sets of French doors opening out onto the gardens. The kitchen itself is beautifully presented and very tasteful to the character of the home. Designed by the current owners with functional every day use very much in mind, there is a superb range of bespoke hand crafted wooden base units under granite worktops which incorporates a range oven, Belfast sink and plumbed in 'American style' fridge freezer with cold water & ice dispenser, dishwasher and a central island with storage below. There is also a highly practical walk in larder providing additional kitchen storage.
Accessed via the inner entrance hall is a spacious w/c affording ample space to be used for coat and boot storage or indeed converted into a further bathroom/shower room. The roof also benefits from additional loft storage above.
Stairs rise from the kitchen to an impressive Master bedroom suite. The bedroom enjoys a spacious feel afforded by a stunning vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling beams. There are French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony from which outstanding rural views across the surrounding rolling hills and Dorset countryside can be enjoyed. Two further velux windows provide the room with ample natural light. The en-suite bathroom is beautifully presented and features a corner jacuzzi bath, a contemporary hand wash basin set on top of a vanity unit and a w/c. The bedroom also enjoys a bank of built in storage cupboards and an additional walk in wardrobe which both provide an enviable amount of storage.
Returning to the principle hallway, the original staircase rises to the first floor which is home to four generously proportioned bedrooms. Bedroom 2 enjoys a dual aspect along with a built in wardrobe. Bedroom 3 benefits from an en-suite shower room. Bedroom 3 and additionally Bedroom 4 also enjoy decorative feature fireplaces.
The family bathroom is tastefully finished, there are 'his & hers' hand wash basins inset into a wooden vanity unit, freestanding roll top bath and w/c. The room is completed by decorative wood paneling on the walls.
An internal viewing of this fine home comes highly recommended to fully appreciate both the wealth of character and versatile, spacious nature of accommodation on offer.
The Outside The home is approached via a graveled driveway that opens out revealing both the home itself and also a generous parking area. There is a detached garage with power and light which also offers an additional and highly useful roof store. There is a private courtyard area to the front enclosed by fencing and accessed via either gateway from the driveway or internally from the utility room, laid to shingle with an area of artificial lawn.
Double gates from the driveway open into the main part of the garden. Immediately through the gates is a delightful private space, adjacent to the kitchen/family room, which is and ideal space for outside entertaining or al-fresco dining. A few steps lead down to the remainder of the the garden, which enjoys an enchanting rural feel. The majority is laid to lawn with scattered mature trees, there is also an attractive natural spring pond and well with a further seating area. Within the mature tree line lies an orchard of plumb and apple trees. Through a secluded wooded area lies a large shed and the far south westerly boundary of the plot overlooks the river Jordan.
The Location Sutton Poyntz is a thriving community set at the foot of the chalk downs, famous for the dominant White Horse carving. The village has a local Inn and regular bus service connecting to the larger town of Weymouth.
The suburb of Preston is close-by and has an off-licence/delicatessen, chemist, hair dressers and doctor's surgery. There are three convenience stores and pubs within the area and regular bus service to Weymouth. Mainline rail services from Weymouth connect with London.
The beach at Overcombe, popular with watersports enthusiasts, and the Lodmoor nature reserve are also a short distance from the property. Weymouth was host to the 2012 Olympic sailing events and is famous for its shallow sandy bathing beaches and dramatic Jurassic coastline extends to both the east and west
Hall Living Room 3.99m (13'1) x 3.96m (13')
Drawing Room 3.89m (12'9) x 3.61m (11'10)
Dining Room 3.63m (11'11) x 3.3m (10'10)
Utility Room 3.35m (11') x 1.98m (6'6)
Kitchen/Family Room 6.88m (22'7) Narrowing To 17'1 x 5.23m (17'2) Narrowing To 11'7
Master Bedroom 5.61m (18'5) x 3.4m (11'2)
En-Suite 2.41m (7'11) x 1.65m (5'5)
Walk In Wardrobe 2.21m (7'3) x 1.47m (4'10)
Landing Bedroom 2 4.01m (13'2) x 3.78m (12'5)
Bedroom 3 3.33m (10'11) x 3.12m (10'3)
En-Suite 2.36m (7'9) x .71m (2'4)
Bedroom 4 3.33m (10'11) x 3.12m (10'3)
Bedroom 5 2.62m (8'7) x 1.91m (6'3)
Bathroom 2.11m (6'11) x 2.11m (6'11)
Parking Garden Garage 7.29m (23'11) x 4.06m (13'4)
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Property Features :
- Handsome Detached Residence
- Mature Plot Approximately 0.7 Of An Acre
- Spacious & Versatile Accommodation
- Beautifully Presented Throughout With A Wealth Of Character
- Detached Garage & Driveway Providing Ample Off Road Parking