4 bed detached house for sale

Brunel Drive, Preston DT3

An opportunity has arisen to acquire a truly stunning four bedroom detached residence with garage, set in a prestigious and elevated location within the sought after area of Preston. This beautifully presented home enjoys panoramic views of the sea and surrounding countryside, along with a southerly facing landscaped garden, a garage and a driveway providing off road parking for up to four vehicles. Offering versatile and stylish accommodation across two floors, the property is ideally suited for a variety of households including families or multi- generational living, with two bedrooms and a bathroom conveniently located on the ground floor.

Internally the home has been modernised to a high standard, the highlights of this fantastic property include a bespoke two-tone fitted kitchen, contemporary living room, and a spacious snug with a woodburning stove. The ground floor features two well proportioned bedrooms and a stylish bathroom. The master bedroom enjoys truly breathtaking far reaching sea and countryside views.

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Further benefits include owned solar panels (installed early 2025) with a 6kw battery system and an attractive feed-in tariff, as well as a full-length cellar offering generous and practical storage.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting, finish and lifestyle this exceptional home offers.

Entrance & Hallway:
Entry is via an elevated front facing door leading into a spacious porch/utility with dual aspect windows, plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A glazed wooden door leads into a welcoming hallway laid with engineered oak flooring, flowing seamlessly into the kitchen. From the hallway doorways lead to all the principal ground floor rooms.

Kitchen/Dining Room:
The heart of the home is the bespoke fitted ‘Leicht’ kitchen featuring a wide range of high-quality base and eye level units, a large central island with breakfast bar seating for four, an inset sink with pull-out spray mixer tap and premium Attika Quartz worktops. Appliances include a integrated neff double oven, five ring induction hob, dishwasher and full height fridge, and freezer. Additional features include undercounter LED lighting, feature lighting and task lighting, a side aspect window, and a side door providing direct access to the side passage leading to the drive and garden.

Living Room:
Open from the kitchen, the tastefully decorated living room features acoustic paneling, integrated LED strip lighting within the ceiling, wall lights, feature lighting and a sleek inset touch control gas fire. Sliding patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, offering uninterrupted views and seamless indoor-outdoor living. A further glazed wooden glazed door leads through to the snug.

Snug/Flexible Reception Room:
Currently arranged as a cosy snug, this spacious and adaptable room features a woodburning stove set against a natural stone tiled feature wall. Suitable for multiple uses - such as a home office, reading room, family room or formal dining area. It benefits from dual aspect windows and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony with fixed glass screen, framing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Stairs rise from this room to the galleried first floor landing.

Ground Floor Bedrooms & Bathroom:
Two generous double bedrooms are located on the ground floor. Bedroom Two enjoys a large front aspect window. Bedroom Three has a side aspect window and features a stylish acoustic paneled wall. The ground floor bathroom includes a modern suite with steps leading up to a Japanese soaking bath tub big enough for 2 persons with wall mounted shower, low level WC, wash basin, chrome towel rail heater and a side aspect window.

First Floor:
A light filled galleried landing with a side aspect Velux window (with electric blackout blind) enjoys expansive views over the sea and countryside. The Master Bedroom is the room with a view, exceptional views via a side aspect Velux window and the rear aspect Juliet balcony with glass screen. This generous double also includes fitted wardrobes, built in eaves storage and a cupboard housing the gas boiler. Bedroom Four is a well-proportioned single/small double, with dual side aspect Velux windows, excellent natural light, and built-in eaves storage. The first floor bathroom features a panel-enclosed bath with a wall mounted shower, low level WC, wash basin, chrome towel rail heater, and a side aspect window.

Rear Garden:
The South facing rear garden has been expertly landscaped into ‘rooms’ over several levels, maximising the elevated setting and views. Designed for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the coastal climate, it includes: Raised composite balcony deck with inset LED lighting. Lower composite decked area. Double tier Italian porcelain terrace, double water feature, dry store, planting and mature olive tree, storage workshop and extensive dry cellar running the length of the house, ideal for kayaks, garden tools or additional storage. This low maintenance garden has been beautifully designed by the current owners. The borders are well stocked with established trees, shrubs and architectural greenery creating a tranquil and elegant outdoor space.

Front Garden & Parking:
At the front, a driveway bordered with rendered planters and mature shrubs offers an attractive first impression. The driveway accommodates up to four vehicles, includes; EV charging point, external power points, access to the garage with up and over door, power, lighting, rear aspect window and the plant for the solar panels and solar storage battery.

Location:
The property occupies an enviably quiet, elevated position with outstanding views of the sea and countryside. Preston represents one of the most sought-after residential areas of Weymouth and is well served by local amenities at nearby Chalbury Corner with its delicatessen, pharmacy and doctors’ surgery. Closer at hand is the local florist, post office and convenience store on the corner of Preston Beach Road which is a short stroll away. There are well-regarded cafes on the beach edge at Overcombe in addition to beautiful walks at the nearby Nature Reserve and Jurassic coastal paths.

Rating Authority Dorset (Weymouth & Portland) Council. Council Tax Band E. Services Gas central heating. Mains electric & drainage.

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