Winters LanePortesham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4ES

Sarsen House was probably built in the 1930's and is situated in a fabulous, commanding and elevated location in a spacious plot extending to just under 5 acres. Given the position of the property there are stunning views south over open country with sea views on the horizon, views to St Catherine's Chapel, above Abbotsbury to the west and towards Portesham Hill in the north.

In the last few years the house has been extended and completely refurbished to an excellent standard, giving significant consideration to the heating (ground source) and insulation (triple glazing) standards at the property to maximise energy efficiency. Inside the layout flows from the spacious reception hall with wide front doors and fireplace to the inner hall where stairs lead to the first floor. From the hall is access to the large family kitchen, appointed to an excellent standard and flooded with light from the glazed roof lantern.

There is access to the garden from the kitchen and a separate utility room. The south western side of the house is given over to a large open plan sitting room with dining area, again with lots of light from the large windows and glazed doors. The southern corner of the house provides a study or additional reception room/bedroom. A shower room with loo completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor is a main bedroom suite with bay window flooding the room with light and framing the view over St Catherine's Chapel. A dressing room has built-in wardrobes and the en suite bathroom is well appointed. There are two further bedrooms on this floor and a family shower room. A rear hall provides access to a verandah overlooking the garden and there are stairs to the second (top) floor. On the top floor is another double bedroom with views, a reception area and a separate shower room and loo.

Outside
The property is approached from the lane through hardwood electric gates where a gravelled drive ascends to the house, splitting with the left hand fork terminating by the house and an oak framed and clad triple garage and parking area for several cars. The alternative fork to the drive continues past the house to the rear where there is further ample area for parking and access to a stable block. Beyond this is a splendid oak framed building, currently in use as an art studio, but could easily be a home office. On the boundary are two fine old cedar trees.

On three sides of the house is terracing retained on the larger westerly side by an attractive stone wall and with steps leading down to the lower lawn which slopes gently down to the boundary. Alongside the lawn is a timber workshop. To the east of the house a dry stone wall and steps lead up to a seating area and fire pit, beyond which is the bulk of the land. The paddock extends to about 4 acres with a pond and former grass tennis court, now croquet lawn taking in the fabulous long range views over the valley below, Portland and the sea.

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