Charming former lodge house in this sought after Dorset village.
A charming former lodge house having mainly brick elevations under a tiled roof. We understand that The Lodge dates originally from the 1850's, and was extended and remodelled in the 1950's and 1970's. The house offers versatile accommodation with generous room sizes, including the possibility of creating a one bedroom annexe on the ground floor, subject to any necessary permissions being obtained. The Lodge has the benefit of oil-fired central heating and is presented in good decorative order. Of particular note are the pretty and secluded gardens which adjoins open fields, and many rooms in the house enjoy fine views across the surrounding countryside.
A glazed entrance porch and front door open into the entrance hall, with guest cloakroom. The good size sitting room has a bay window overlooking the garden, a fireplace with pine surround and open grate, cupboards to either side and parquet flooring. A wide opening leads into the generous dining room also having parquet flooring and doors to the garden room and kitchen. This is fitted with a range of floor and wall units, a ceramic hob, double oven, space for a dishwasher, and a door to the driveway. The bright garden room has a double aspect including doors to the garden. The utility room has a range of units, a sink and plumbing for a washing machine, together with the oil fired central heating boiler. A door leads through to the family room with log burner and French doors to the garden and a door to the driveway. Leading off are a fourth bedroom and adjacent bedroom, ideal for visiting guests. This area could have potential for an annexe subject to any necessary permissions being obtained.
A staircase from the hall leads up to the first floor landing with linen cupboard and eaves storage. The generous main bedroom has delightful open views, with feature stained glass screens and a door leading to the en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, there are two further good size double bedrooms, one having a good range of built in furniture and the family bathroom.
Outside
A driveway leads to a parking area in front of the house. The driveway is owned by The Lodge but also gives access to the neighbouring house beyond. There is an integral oversize single Garage.
The house occupies a triangular plot which adjoins open fields. The pretty gardens have been attractively laid out with a west facing terrace running across the rear, perfect for summer entertaining. They offer a good degree of seclusion with established hedging, trees and shrubs. The garden is laid to lawn with beds and borders planted with an attractive variety of shrubs and herbaceous plants. There is a summerhouse and a garden shed, and in the furthest corner a useful compost area.
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I think this is such a special location, in the heart of the village, and yet at the end of a quiet lane
Jamie MortenProperty agent