Beech Tree Close Cattistock, Dorchester, DT2

Spacious and private detached bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac, with river frontage, generous garden and far-reaching countryside views.

THE PROPERTY
This spacious and light-filled bungalow is set back within a quiet cul-de-sac, enjoying a delightful open outlook to the rear and a high degree of privacy.

The property offers well-proportioned and flexible accommodation comprising an entrance lobby, hallway, sitting/dining room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, three double bedrooms, a study, bathroom and a separate WC.

The sitting/dining room is triple aspect, creating a bright and airy feel, with a bay window to the front and sliding doors opening into the conservatory. The conservatory provides an additional reception area and enjoys attractive views over the garden and surrounding countryside.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of floor and wall-mounted units, offering ample storage and workspace, with sufficient room for a table and chairs, making it ideal for everyday dining.

The property also benefits from high energy efficiency, with a strong EPC rating. It is heated via an oil-fired system and further enhanced by 20 privately owned solar panels, supported by two 10 kWh solar battery units. This thoughtful combination helps to reduce running costs while creating a sustainable and energy-efficient home.

OUTSIDE
A particular highlight of the bungalow is the superb south-west facing rear garden, which extends down to the River Frome and enjoys stunning, uninterrupted and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by well-established flower and shrub borders, creating a mature and attractive setting. Within the garden is a summer house with power and light connected, offering excellent versatility as a home office, studio or occasional guest bedroom.

To the front of the property is a generous driveway providing ample parking and leading to a double garage with power, lighting and up-and-over doors.

SITUATION
Cattistock is within both a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cattistock is a village of considerable character and has a village store/post office, children's playground, noted Victorian parish church and well regarded public house (The Fox and Hounds), tennis courts, cricket club and football pitch.

Local facilities in Maiden Newton, about 1.5 miles, include shops, petrol station, primary school, doctor's surgery and rail station on the Dorchester/Yeovil to Bristol line. This is one of the few villages in the area to have a wide range of facilities including a public house, The Chalk & Cheese.

There are many more hostelries in the surrounding area including the renowned Summer Lodge at Evershot.

The beautiful rolling countryside is well interspersed with footpaths and bridleways giving access to many areas of outstanding beauty.

The area is renowned for schooling. State schools include primary schools at Maiden Newton and Evershot and secondary school at Beaminster. Preparatory schools at Sherborne, Leweston, Sunninghill, Knighton House and Sandroyd. Public schools include Sherborne (boys and girls), Leweston (girls), Canford, Bryanston, Milton Abbey and St Mary's Shaftesbury (girls).

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SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Oil-fired central heating.
20 privately owned solar panels.
Two solar panel batteries, each with 10 kWh storage.

Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk)

Council Tax Band: F (Dorset Council - 01305 251010)

AGENTS NOTE
Although the vendor uses all the land to the rear of the bungalow as garden, part of it is classed as agricultural.

Tenure: Freehold

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