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Dickinson Bowden
52 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UT
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Dickinson Bowden are pleased to offer this fine example of a beautiful barn conversion located in a select gated community not far from the centre of the county town of Dorchester. Originally stable buildings, barns and workers' cottages, Fordington Dairy was regenerated at the turn of the Twenty First century into unique residential dwellings. This Grade II listed home is full of charm and character and offers generously proportioned rooms arranged over two floors. Outside there is a beautifully kept Mediterranean inspired walled garden and there are two allocated parking spaces. This property provides a really good size family home which is within easy reach of excellent Primary and Secondary Schools.

Sun Room - 19' 4'' x 15' 8'' (5.89m x 4.77m)(max)
The sun room provides a warm welcome into this home with flagstone flooring guiding you to the glazed double doors leading to the sitting room. The exposed brick and stone wall shows off the buildings history as does the deep window sill which over looks the front communal courtyard. There is a wall hung electric fire, numerous wall lights and a radiator. A truly wonderful space to enjoy the morning sun with a cup of coffee.

Sitting Room - 24' 4'' x 18' 6'' (7.41m x 5.63m)(max)
The sitting room provides a stunning space to entertain guests. The eye is naturally drawn to the stone and brick built fireplace with wooden mantel and inset wood burning effect gas fire. The beamed ceiling adds further character to the cosy but spacious room. Glazed doors and windows over look the courtyard garden. Another set of glazed doors lead to the dining area and a further set leads to the hallway. Despite it being a naturally light room there is an excellent selection of wall and ceiling lighting available. There are two radiators, a television point and telephone point. The flagstone flooring continues through from the sun room with the remainder being laid to wood effect laminate flooring.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Kitchen - 18' 2'' x 9' 2'' (5.53m x 2.79m)
The L-Shaped kitchen with dining area at one end is an inclusive space for socialising. It is fitted with an excellent selection of solid oak wall, base and drawer units with roll edge work surfaces above. There are leaded glass display cabinets, a wine rack, open shelving, a Belling Range style cooker which has four electric ovens and hot-plate, with six gas jets and an extractor hood above, and an integrated dishwasher. There is a Belfast sink with high rising mixer tap above, tiled splash back and a radiator. The beamed ceiling once again adds character and there is recessed spot lighting and under unit lighting available, A glazed door leads to the utility room.

Dining area - 14' 4'' x 13' 11'' (4.37m x 4.24m)
The dining area is able to accommodate a large table and chairs, the deep window sill draws the eye to the window with a view out to the garden. There is a radiator and a door leading to the hallway.

Utility room - 9' 3'' x 4' 6'' (2.82m x 1.37m)
The utility room is well equipped with additional work surfaces and larder cupboard. There is space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and a freezer. There is spot lighting and a wall mounted gas boiler.

Hallway
With glazed double doors leading to the sitting room and glazed single doors leading to the sunroom and kitchen, the hallway is a good size with space for a telephone table/bookshelf. There is a telephone point, two enclosed ceiling lamps and further doors lead to an understair cupboard, an airing cupboard with electric heater, cloakroom and wine store. Stairs lead to the first floor.

Cloakroom
The cloakroom is fully tiled and has a low level WC, an extractor fan and ceiling light point. Folding doors open up to reveal a stainless steel sink. The current owners use this as their 'gardening' cupboard.

Wine store
Fully fitted with wooden shelving the current wine store could just as easily become a large book cupboard or just provide further storage.

First Floor Landing
Irregular in shape with exposed beams the galleried landing really does offer the wow factor. There is a heritage skylight which provides ample natural light and there are doors leading to all four bedrooms, the study and family bathroom.

Master bedroom - 18' 9'' x 12' 9'' (5.71m x 3.88m)
On entering the master bedroom there is an inner hallway with clever over head storage and a door that leads into the en-suite shower room. As soon as you walk into the bedroom area, the sense of space and light is immediately apparent. The exposed timbers frame the large picture window and there is ample fitted wardrobe space.

En-suite
The en-suite shower room is fully tiled and is fitted with a white suite comprising of a shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, pedestal wash basin, bidet and a low level WC. There is a heritage style roof light, recessed spot lights, an extractor fan and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 13' 6'' x 10' 2'' (4.11m x 3.10m)
A lovely double room with exposed roof timbers and a window to the side. There is a television point and radiator with a door leading to the en-suite.

En-suite
The en-suite is fitted with a white suite comprising of a shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, low level WC and a pedestal wash basin. It is fully tiled, there are recessed spot lights, a radiator and an extractor fan. The heritage style roof light floods the en-suite with plenty of natural light.

Family Bathroom
The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising of a panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, a low level WC and a pedestal wash basin. Once again the bathroom is fully tiled, there is a roof light, recessed spot lights and an extractor fan.

Study - 8' 7'' x 6' 1'' (2.61m x 1.85m)(max)
A lovely light room which, thanks to a large roof light and two shelved recesses makes this an interesting space to work. There is an exposed beam, a radiator and ceiling light point.

Bedroom Three - 11' 2'' x 11' 1'' (3.40m x 3.38m)
Currently being used as a sewing room, bedroom three is a good size double room and with two roof lights. The abundance of natural light softens the exposed wooden beams and highlights the features on offer. There is a radiator and television point.

Bedroom Four - 14' 3'' x 9' 5'' (4.34m x 2.87m)(max)
Bedroom four is a further good size double room with beautiful exposed beams. The current owners have maximized the excellent ceiling height by having deep shelving installed which has been done sympathetically and in keeping with the property. There is a telephone point, a radiator and two roof lights.

Outside
To the rear of the property there is a wonderful Mediterranean inspired wall garden. The varying levels add interest to this quirky space and there are several patio areas from which you can enjoy the sun. There is a large shed and also a screened area. The garden is surprisingly private with ample external lighting and an outside tap. A gate provides access to the communal courtyard where two allocated parking spaces can be found.


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