House For Sale £285,000
Salisbury Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1

Characterful TWO bedroom MID TERRACE home in WALKING DISTANCE of Dorchester Town Centre. Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Constructed in 1900 this attractive late Victorian property resides in a much sought after location within a short walking distance of Dorchester Town Centre and a host of local amenities. The property consists of brick elevations set under a slate, tile hung roof with large sash windows. A set of steps ascend to the front of the property and open porch area, characteristic of a property of this era. On entering the property you are greeted by a spacious entrance hallway, with attractive panelled wooden flooring, providing access to the principal rooms. The lounge/ dining room is a well-proportioned open plan space, running the length of the property and retains an original feature fireplace, providing a charming focal point to the room. The kitchen can be accessed from either the lounge/ diner or hallway and is well equipped with a range of wall and floor mounted units and breakfast bar area. Fitted appliances include, Indesit oven and ceramic hob, extractor fan over and ceramic sink with drainer. Off the kitchen is most useful, modern, ground floor shower-room comprising shower, WC, hand wash basin and towel rail. The present owners have also made the addition of a small conservatory/ utility area, with power and plumbing for white goods. The conservatory/ utility room also provides access to the rear garden. Also accessed from the hallway is a most useful cellar, providing valuable additional storage and has also been utilised as a work space in the past with built-in the desk area, lighting and power.
Stairs ascend from the hallway to the principal accommodation comprising two generous double bedrooms serviced by a modern family bathroom. The master bedroom is situated to the front of the property, overlooking the street scene below and benefitting from integral storage space either side of a central chimney breast. This sizeable room also has space for a range of freestanding storage and furniture. The second bedroom enjoys a private position at the rear of the property overlooking the rear garden via a large sash window and also enjoys the benefit of an integral storage cupboard. Completing the first floor in a large, modern family bathroom, comprising bath with shower attachment over and splash screen, wall mounted sink unit, WC and heated chrome towel rail.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Gas fired central heating
All mains services
Council Tax Band Band C (£2,304.01 2024/25)

The property is situated within a short distance of Dorchester Town Centre where a wide range of facilities for entertainment, health and leisure can be found. Dorchester is most famous for being the County Town of Dorset and being the birthplace of the famous poet and novelist Thomas Hardy in 1840. The World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast is only a few miles away. Communications are excellent, with main line railway links to London Waterloo and Bristol, cross channel services at Poole, airports at Bournemouth, Exeter and Bristol and there is a very effective road network.

To the front of the property is a small area of railed front garden suited for potted plants and distances the property from the lane. Parking can also be found at the front of the property on a first come first served basis. To the rear, the property enjoys a low maintenance rear garden, laid to pathing stone and shingle with established plant borders.