Rectory Road, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2

A charming detached barn conversion nestled in the Piddle Valley, originally built in 1785 affording off road parking and a double garage. **Open for inspection Saturday 7th May 11am - 1pm**

Constructed in 1785 The Barn is a most charming family home nestled in the ever popular village of Piddlehinton and occupies an idyllic stream side positon. Consisting of brick and stone elevations under a slate tile roof with attractive oak effect windows, this property has been extensively modernised throughout. An addition by the present owners is a bespoke hand crafted oak porch leading into the entrance hallway. The entrance hallway provides access to the principal rooms and features slate tile flooring which also flow through into the kitchen. The sitting room enjoys a double aspect with double doors opening to the private walled terrace, providing a natural flow from inside to out. The focal point of the sitting room is a large feature fireplace with oak mantel and inset log burner. Another period feature of the sitting room is an exposed wooden support beam running the width of the room. The kitchen/ diner also enjoys a double aspect with views across the centre of the village and to the front of the property. The kitchen area consists of a range of floor and wall mounted units, range oven cooker with induction hob and space for a range of white goods. Also located on the ground floor is a most useful under-stair cupboard and cloakroom with WC and pedestal ceramic sink.
The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom is a pleasant double room, with the addition of a compemtorary en-suite comprising; shower, WC and sink. The second bedroom is another double room enjoying a charming view over the neighbouring stream with a large built in wardrobe/ cupboard space. The third bedroom could also support a double bed and benefits from a built wardrobe / storage. The family bathroom has also been replaced by the current owners and comprises WC, sink, P-shaped bath with shower over and finished with stylish grey tiling.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central
Council Tax Band E

Piddlehinton has an active community, parish church, village hall and The Thimble Inn. Within the Piddle Valley there are 2 further public houses, a well-regarded modern first school, hairdresser and village store/post office in the nearby village of Piddletrenthide. Dorchester is about 5 miles to the south with an excellent range of shops, schools, restaurants, other facilities including the Dorset County Hospital, rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. There is a variety of sporting facilities and leisure pursuits including golf at Dorchester (Came Down) and Sherborne. There is excellent walking and riding in the vicinity over the surrounding glorious rolling countryside.

Outside this property includes a walled rear terrace, fenced front garden, parking for a number of vehicles and double garage with electric roller doors. The walled rear terrace provides and ideal outdoor dining/ sitting space and enjoys secluded privacy. The front garden is laid to lawn with wooden boundary fence and gated access. The gravel driveway offers parking for a number of vehicles and is accessed to the side of property through large wooden gates. Double garage with stylish black electric roller doors providing two further parking spaces and ample storage. The garage also benefits from a loft space with ladder, which provides additional storage and the potential to create a further room/ office space. There is also access to the side of the garage, housing the electric point for a caravan/ motorhome, the recently replaced oil tank and additional covered storage area.