House in Dorset

About this property

Enjoying a fantastic position in the heart of Dorset, this beautiful 15th century converted granary offers fantastic rural views and makes a wonderful base for a family exploring this idyllic area.

The pretty village of Upwey is ideally situated between the thriving market town of Dorchester (5 miles north) and the popular seaside town of Weymouth (5 miles south). Nearby attractions include Maiden Castle (6 miles) and Thomas Hardy s birthplace at Higher Bockhampton (8.5 miles) and Hardy s home, Max Gate (6 miles). Heading to the coast you can explore Lulworth Cove (16 miles), Chesil Beach (6 miles) and the Isle of Portland (11 miles). To the west is Abbotsbury (5.5 miles), a charming village which is home to a swannery, subtropical gardens and a ruined abbey, or you could explore heritage sites including the Nine Stones (6 miles), Littlebredy Walled Gardens (7 miles) and the Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows (7.5 miles). Five steps lead up into this light and pretty granary conversion. On entering, you will find a pleasant lounge with exposed beams and a wood burner set in a beamed inglenook fireplace. There s plenty of seating and SkyTV with DVD. The kitchen/diner has a lovely dining room ideal for sharing a family meal. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There is also a shower room with WC on the ground floor, plus an additional separate WC. Going upstairs you will find four comfortable bedrooms, all with exposed beams. There s a double room with a 6 bed which can be made up as a twin room on request; this room also features a vaulted ceiling and a wood burner in a beamed fireplace. There are two further double rooms and a twin room. The bathroom is complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. Going outside you can enjoy an al fresco meal, a morning coffee or a BBQ on the raised terrace. Four steps lead down to the south facing garden which is mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by shrubs and trees. Across from the house is an additional building which you can relax in and which makes a great playroom for children. Accessed via four steps, it features a triple aspect room with a vaulted ceiling, French doors leading to a balcony, SkyTV, seating and a WC. Parking is available for one car in the garage and for two more cars on the gravel drive. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 1 double room with wood burner and 6 bed which can be made up into a twin room on request, 2 double rooms with 5 beds, 1 twin room. 3 bathrooms 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 ground floor WC. Oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Utility room. Wood burner logs included October end of April. SkyTV/DVD. External room with SkyTV and separate WC. Garden with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Off road parking for 3 cars, one in a garage. Electric and central heating included. 2 dogs welcome. Wi Fi included. Coast 4 miles. Weymouth 5 miles. Shop 1.5 miles. Cafe 400 metres.

Accommodation

Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / woodburner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Beach within 5 miles, Luxury, Family friendly, Sky TV, Cottage