Guide price
£900,000
(£303/sq. ft)
4 bed detached house for sale
Manor Close, Stratton, Dorchester DT2Freehold
4 beds
3 baths
3 receptions
2,973 sq. ft
EPC Rating: E
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
G
About this property
Large, secluded plot measuring approx. 0.8 acres
South facing garden overlooking surrounding countryside
Private driveway and double garage with adjacent workshop
Self-contained annexe
Extensive vegetable plot, plus separate orchard
Over 2,900 sq.ft in total
Triple aspect sitting room
Spacious sun room
** Secluded family residence * Established grounds of approx. 0.8 acres * Views across meadows and Frome Valley * 1 bedroom self-contained annexe * Double garage and workshop * Expansive kitchen garden and orchard * South facing aspect *
The Detail
Nestled within the picturesque village of Stratton, this impressive detached family residence offers approximately 0.81 acres of beautifully established grounds and features a self-contained one-bedroom annexe. The property enjoys a private, south-facing setting with lovely country views.
Approached through a timber gate and gravel driveway, the property provides ample off-road parking, a double garage, and an adjacent workshop. Constructed with brick and tile-hung elevations under a clay tile roof, this charming Sussex-style home offers the potential for further extension and improvement (STPP).
Inside, the thoughtfully designed layout begins with an entrance hall leading to a spacious, triple-aspect sitting room that offers expansive views of the gardens and meadows beyond. Double-glazed French doors open to a large terrace area with a raised pond. The separate dining room, facing south, opens onto the terrace and lawns. The adjacent kitchen/breakfast room, connected by a serving hatch, features a family seating area, a walk-in pantry with space for a fridge/freezer, and ample storage. The kitchen is equipped with a gas-fired aga and extensive work surfaces with units below, including space for a dishwasher. A large conservatory/sunroom provides an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining, overlooking the beautiful gardens and open meadows to the south. The double garage, accessible via the conservatory, has up-and-over doors to the front drive and a rear door. Additional features include a workshop, garden storage, and a greenhouse.
The western end of the house hosts a self-contained annexe or "granny flat" with its own hall, front and rear access, a cloakroom/shower room with a gas-fired Worcester boiler, and a utility room that could be converted into a kitchenette. The large dual-aspect bedroom/sitting room has direct garden access.
Upstairs, a bright and airy landing leads to four spacious bedrooms, a large shower room at one end, and a family bathroom at the other. The dual aspect principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes, drawers, and stunning garden views.
The established garden features a sweeping lawn lined with herbaceous borders, specimen trees, and shrubs. Extensive fruit and vegetable plots and a fruit tunnel add to the charm. The lawn is bordered by an orchard and a winterbourne stream along the southern boundary. Beyond the garden lie water meadows and rolling hills of the Frome Valley, offering a private and tranquil outlook.
Stratton is a popular village located approximately three miles northwest of Dorchester, off the A37 towards Yeovil. The village boasts a large village green, a hall, and a popular pub, The Saxon Arms, featured in the Good Pub Guide. Numerous clubs, societies, and an active church foster a strong community spirit. The surrounding West Dorset hills provide miles of scenic country walks.
Services & Outgoings:
Mains electricity, gas, and drainage
Council tax band G
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Listed by
HIVE & Partners - Dorset