Description
An attractive double bay-fronted family home in Upwey, offering spacious and versatile accommodation, ample parking and gardens.
The Property - An attractive double bay-fronted family home, set back from the road in a highly convenient location for easy access to both Weymouth and Dorchester, excellent travel links, and the delightful, picturesque village of Upwey with its surrounding countryside.
Accommodation - The property offers well-proportioned rooms throughout, creating a spacious and versatile layout ideal for the demands of modern family living.
On the ground floor, to the front of the home, there is a sitting room featuring a fireplace with grate for an open fire, and a separate dining room which could also be used as an additional bedroom, benefiting from an adjoining shower room.
To the rear, you will find a generous kitchen/breakfast/family room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units, complemented by work surfaces, a sink unit, and integrated appliances including dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The room extends to provide space for dining and/or a sitting area, with access to a conservatory opening onto the garden, and a door leading to a studio currently used as a fitness area.
A utility room is accessed from the kitchen and offers further fitted units, work surfaces, a sink unit, plumbing for appliances, and a door to the rear garden.
The first floor features a principal bedroom with an en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms, and a family bathroom. On the second floor there is an additional bedroom, with scope to create a further room within the eaves (subject to any necessary consents)
Outside - To the front, a driveway leads from the road to the property and integral store, providing ample parking. There is also a lawned area with mature shrubs and trees. The enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked, mature shrub borders, creating a private and pleasant outdoor space.
Situation - Upwey is surrounded by beautiful countryside and steeped in history and charm. Ideally situated just 3 miles north of Weymouth and 4 miles south of Dorchester.
Local highlights include the Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Room, the historic St. Laurence Church, and two welcoming public houses. The village also benefits from its own mainline railway station, providing regular services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, as well as a frequent bus service along the Dorchester Road.
Primary and secondary schools along with everyday amenities are close at hand, with a mini super market, general store in Broadwey, along with a florist, veterinary clinic, petrol station, and the Redlands Sports Centre all within approximately one mile.
The nearby towns of Weymouth and Dorchester both offer a broad selection of shopping, cultural, recreational, and educational facilities. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the area is rich with opportunity from sailing and water sports, to breathtaking walks along the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline, and the chance to explore Dorset's rolling countryside.
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Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.
Gas fired central heating system.
Local Authority
Dorset Council Tel: 01305 251010
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Material Information - Council Tax F
EPC D
