Godmanstone, Dorchester, DT2

Sat on the doorstep of a conservation area and within an area of outstanding natural beauty this detached and elevated property enjoys lovely views of the countryside with accommodation including two reception rooms, kitchen/diner and separate utility room, two double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Externally, the home enjoys a sizeable rear garden, measuring approximately half an acre and driveway to the front offering ample off-road parking. EPC rating TBC.

Situation

The Lilacs is situated in the small village of Godmanstone, West Dorset, an AONB. The village has an organic farm shop, caf? and the surrounding area provides a number of footpath walks incorporating Godmanstone and nearby villages such as Cerne Abbas, Piddle Valley and Sydling St Nicholas.The nearby county town of Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities. Two cinemas, several museums, History centre, leisure centre, weekly market, many excellent restaurants and public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly rated and very popular with those in and around the Dorchester area. Doctor s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.

Key Features

An entrance door takes you through to the property s hallway with access offered to the sitting room and kitchen/diner. The sitting room is a spacious room featuring a fireplace with surround and mantle and direct access is given to the garden via a set of French doors. The kitchen/diner has been tastefully fitted with a range of base level units with solid wooden worksurfaces over. There is a free-standing Range cooker and both a breakfast bar seating area and large dining area. A separate utility room provides a further sink, storage, integral washing machine and space is allocated for further appliances. Access is also given to the WC, former garage/reception room and the rear garden.On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, both double in size with uninterrupted views of the valley, family bathroom and shower room.The bathroom is furnished with a modern suite comprising an enclosed bath, WC and wash hand basin. The room is complete with part-panelled and tiled walls. The shower room is fitted with a corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage below. Externally, there is an impressive, landscaped rear garden spread across approximately half an acre. The garden has been designed to create several different areas in the garden, including multiple seating spaces. The first space in the garden is a large patio area with railway sleepers and raised flower beds. From there, you are taken to a spacious area of lawn and shingle where there is a pond, vegetable patch, mature trees and shrubs and a selection of fruit trees including Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Grape and more. There are also two log stores to the side of the house and a large shed. To the front of the home, there is ample off-road parking.

Agents Notes

Please note there is a right of way over the neighbour s land to access the property. There is also a right of way over a neighbours drive to access The Lilacs garden from the side.

Flood Risk

Surface water - Very low risk of flooding.Rivers and the sea - Very low risk of flooding. https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/risk#

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. LPG fired central heating.

Local Authorities

Dorset CouncilCounty HallColliton ParkDorchesterDorsetDT1 1XJTel: 01305 211970We are advised that the council tax band is E.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:Parkers Property Consultants and ValuersTel: 01305 340860