Instantly find listings for sale in your area

"GII listed detached home with private walled garden situated in the most sought after village of Puddletown. No onward chain

Built in 1869 and steeped in local history, this Grade II listed home is the former lodge to the neighbouring manor, Ilsington House, once the home of British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. The property occupies a private yet central position within the much sought after village of Puddletown and only just over five miles from the County Town of Dorchester. The property consists of attractive brick and stone elevations, with stone mullions and sash windows all set under a tile hung roof. On entrance to the property, there is a most useful enclosed internal porch ideal for the storage of outdoor apparel, leading through to central hallway providing access to the principal rooms. The sitting room enjoys a double aspect to the front of the property and towards the C12 village church as well over the private walled garden to rear. The sitting room also enjoys and abundance of natural light as well as inset log burner with slate hathe providing a focal point to the room. The adjacent dining room also enjoys a double aspect and feature fireplace as well as double doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of floor and wall mounted units, space for a double range oven and central area for a dining table and chairs. A door also leads out from the kitchen to the side passage with access to the garage, utility and versatile storeroom as well as the garden beyond. Completing the ground floor is modern shower room comprising; shower, WC and wall mounted sink.

Stairs ascend from the central hallway to first floor comprising three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Each bedroom enjoys a pleasant double outlook, space for freestanding furniture as well as the master bedroom and bedroom three benefitting from built in wardrobe space. The bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom comprising bath with shower attachment, WC, handwash basin.

Externally the property has much to offer with an unexpectedly large rear garden with established plants, trees and raised beds, garage and driveway for multiple vehicles, utility room and store room. The garden has been much loved by the current owners with a combination of lawns, planted boarders, fruits trees and raised beds. There is vehicular access the rear of the property leading to a driveway for multiple vehicles and single garage providing further parking and storage. The adjacent utility room has power and plumbing for white goods as well as sink and further storage space. The store workshop which formally served as the laundry to Ilsington House provides yet more storage, work space as well as an additional floor above. This offers great potential for further use or conversion subject to the necessary consents.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
All mains services.
Gas fired central heating
Council Tax Band F

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Puddletown is well served with an array of local amenities, including village shop post office, doctor s surgery, veterinary practice, village hall, community library and The Blue Vinny pub. The village is home to both a primary and middle school and has a recreational ground with cricket pitch, sports pavilion and children s play area. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding walks and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of water sports.

Externally the property has much to offer with an unexpectedly large rear garden with established plants, trees and raised beds, garage and driveway for multiple vehicles, utility room and store room. The garden has been much loved by the current owners with a combination of lawns, planted boarders, fruits trees and raised beds. There is vehicular access the rear of the property leading to a driveway for multiple vehicles and single garage providing further parking and storage. The adjacent utility room has power and plumbing for white goods as well as sink and further storage space. The store workshop which formally served as the laundry to Ilsington House provides yet more storage, work space as well as an additional floor above. This offers great potential for further use or conversion subject to the necessary consents."