Description
An attractive three bedroom period end of terraced cottage enjoying delightful countryside views, quietly situated within this highly sought after and picturesque village.
The Property - Dating from the late 19th century with stone and brick elevations under a slate roof the cottage retains a host of period features alongside modern features with spacious front and rear gardens together with ample off road parking.
A welcoming entrance hall has stairs to the first floor and leads into an attractive front aspect sitting room with wood burning stove. To the rear is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards with range cooker, integrated dishwasher and flagstone floors. A rear lobby leads to a utility room housing a Vaillant gas fired boiler, belfast sink and quarry tiled flooring. A freestanding tumble dryer and washing machine are included. A ground floor bathroom offers a well appointed suite with both a panelled bath and separate glazed shower cubicle.
On the first floor, original stripped pine doors lead to three bedrooms. The main bedroom is to the front enjoying attractive country views with a built in wardrobe and original period fireplace. The second bedroom is another double room with rear aspect country views with a wash basin and airing cupboard.
Outside - Approached from Puddledock Lane a gravelled driveway provides ample off road parking with a lawned front garden. Gated pedestrian side access leads to the rear garden which is again laid to lawn with a range of shrub borders. Beyond is a timber decking sun terrace leading to a timber garden store with electricity connected. At the far end of the garden is an area ideal as a vegetable plot.
Situation - The property is peacefully situated within this charming village and set back from the lane. Sutton Poyntz is highly sought after and nestles below the chalk downs being about 3 miles to the north-east of Weymouth. Within the village is a picturesque duck pond, a pub/restaurant and access to some lovely walks across the surrounding down land.
Sutton Poyntz, famously Hardy's Overcombe in the novel 'The Trumpet Major,' is within a designated conservation area and an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. The nearby Preston area is well served with a wide range of amenities; including doctor's surgery, hairdressers, delicatessen, general store and a small supermarket. There are also two public houses.
The county town of Dorchester is about 4 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shops as well as cultural, recreational and educational facilities. The coastal resort of Weymouth provides the opportunity to enjoy a range of sailing and water sport activities, with beaches and walks along the Jurassic Coastline.
Directions - What3words///dolphin.throat.rewarding
Services - Mains, water, drainage, electricity ad gas connected.
Gas fired central heating
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Dorset Council 01305 251010
Council Tax Band D
Material Information - The property is situated in a conservation area.
Photos taken in June 2026
