Guide price
£725,000
5 bed terraced house for saleCornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1
5 beds
3 baths
2 receptions
- Freehold
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
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About this property
5-6 bedrooms
Set over four floors
Ample off street parking
Immaculately presented throughout
Within walking distance of ameneties
Immaculately presented 5-6 bedroom Edwardian town house offering ample off-street parking and situated within short walking distance of a host of local ameneties.
This stunning five/ six bedroom Edwardian property is situated in the heart of the County Town of Dorchester and has been extensively renovated by the present owners to create a stylish and contemporary home yet retaining a host of character features and charm. A gated pedestrian entrance and tiled pathway leads past the walled front garden to the property entrance. On entering the property an enclosed porch area provides storage space for outdoor apparel and provides access to the entrance hallway and principal rooms. Situated to the front of the property is a study/ reception room with feature fire place and large bay window filling the room with natural light. Adjacent is an additional reception/ dining room again featuring original fireplace and via a sash window, an outlook of the side patio and seating area. The kitchen/ breakfast room was redesigned by the present owners to create a well-appointed, open plan and functional kitchen and reception space. The kitchen area comprises a range of floor level and wall mounted units, central island and integrated appliances as well as recessed gas oven with hob and extractor over. The adjacent dining area provides ample dining space with room for a large table and chairs making this a perfect entertaining space. The room enjoys a double aspect to the side and rear of the property respectively bringing in ample natural light and double doors provide access to the rear patio and garden beyond. Completing the kitchen/ breakfast room is a most useful walk-in pantry/ store cupboard. Completing the ground floor is a central cloak room comprising WC, pedestal sink unit and towel rail as well as side access to the rear garden and parking area.
Stairs descend from the entrance hallway to the lower ground floor basement comprising two well proportioned rooms and coal store, currently utilised for storage and laundry with sink and appliances.
Whilst presently offering generous storage space, the two basement rooms present the opportunity to create further reception rooms or accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
The first floor comprises three bedrooms and an office/ study serviced by a family bathroom and separate shower room. The master bedroom which was formally the principal sitting room for the property is situated on the first floor and has been adapted by the present owners to create a very generous bedroom with walk in dressing room fitted with a range of integrated storage. The master bedroom features a gas fire with stone surround and mantel as well a very pleasant outlook over the neighbouring public park of Borough Gardens. The two further bedrooms on the first floor are both double rooms with space for free standing furniture as well as a study/ office space with adjoins the smaller of the three bedrooms on the first floor which could also be utilised as a dressing room space for this bedroom. Servicing the bedrooms on the first floor is a family bathroom and shower room respectively. The contemporary family bathroom comprises stone boat bath on a raised plinth, WC as well as his-and-hers sinks. The recently completed shower room comprises large corner shower with brushed copper styled splash back, hand-wash basin, and WC
Stairs from the first floor landing ascend to the second floor offering three further bedrooms, serviced by a family shower room. A glazed window on the second floor half landing is not only an attractive period feature of the property but also brings in an abundance and free flow of natural light to second floor. All three bedrooms on the second floor are double rooms and offer great versatility. The larger of the three bedrooms benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes and like the master bedroom below enjoys and enviable outlook over the neighbouring Borough Gardens.
Services & outgoings
All mains services
Gas fired central heating
Council Tax Band E (£3,168.01)
Additional information
Broadband: Superfast broadband is available—highest available upload and download speed 1gb. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via O2, Vodafone, Three and EE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea flooding.
The property is situated adjacent to the attractive Borough Gardens within the heart of this county town. The property falls within the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools. The town centre with its streets of shops, eateries and supermarkets is within a few hundred yards. The vibrant Brewery Square development is also close by and boasts a variety of boutiques, restaurants and a cinema. Culturally the town has a newly refurbished Dorset Museum and Arts Centre together with a wide range of leisure facilities and the Dorset County Hospital. Sporting facilities include rugby, football and cricket clubs and golf at Came Down. Dorchester South and Dorchester West stations in the town provide mainline rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
Despite being situated in the heart of Dorchester, the property offers a deceptive amount of outside space. Doors from the kitchen open to the walled rear garden which comprises areas of lawn, paved terrace and established borders. The paved terrace provides the ideal space for alfresco seating and dining. To the side of the property is another paved area providing an additional secluded seating space. Double gates from the garden lead to a parking area for up to four vehicles, a luxury not afforded to all in the road, an invaluable feature, being so well positioned within the heart of Dorchester. The present owners have also fitted the parking area with an ev charging point.
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