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House
Whitehill Lane, Dorchester
496.304 €
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House for sale
Main Road, DT2, Dorchester
496.304 €
Listed Mar 24, 2026
About this listing
Tucked away in the heart of the historic village of Tolpuddle lies this picturesque cottage, which perfectly blends the charm of its 1800s heritage with the comforts of modern living. Beautifully presented throughout, the home has been completely renovated and offers a contemporary kitchen, stylish bathrooms, a useful Utility Room, and such features as bespoke shuttered double-glazed windows, a log burner and a ‘Nest’ central heating system. One of the property’s true highlights is its stunning garden, stretching to around 120ft with various tiers, designed to be enjoyed as 'rooms' from which to enjoy the tranquil natural surroundings and stunning countryside views. Accommodation
A stable-style front door opens into the welcoming Entrance Hall, with Victorian-style tiled floor and tongue-and-groove panelled walls, with access to the Sitting Room. This cosy yet bright space enjoys attractive painted brick walls and fireplace, with an inset log burner on a slate-tiled hearth, a shuttered window to the front aspect, and ceramic wood-effect floorboards leading seamlessly through a traditional legged and braced door to the Kitchen/Dining Room. The Kitchen/Dining Room is a superb triple-aspect room, flooded with natural light and brimming with character. It features exposed timber beams, tiled flooring, and a recently fitted modern kitchen with an extensive range of units, a butler sink, and generous contrasting quartz worktops, including a large kitchen island comprising storage, an induction hob, and a breakfast bar. There is ample space for family dining and entertaining. From here, a stable door leads to a Side Lobby with access to the garden, and through to the Utility Room with doors opening onto a secluded rear courtyard. To the rear of the property, accessed via the Living Room, is a useful lobby area with a further back door to the Rear Courtyard and a door to a modern Shower Room with a newly fitted shower, basin, and toilet. Stairs from the Entrance Hall rise to a spacious Landing that currently serves as an open-plan study area, and gives access to a guest WC and the three bedrooms, all well-proportioned, light, and with shuttered windows. Bedrooms One and Two are well-sized doubles with fitted wardrobes, while Bedroom One also features a luxury En-Suite Bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and a vanity sink. Bedroom Three is a functional single to the rear aspect. Outside
Adjacent to the house is a secure gated driveway, offering parking for one vehicle in addition to a generous timber frame carport with pitched roof storage. The garden is a truly special feature – extending to approximately 120ft and thoughtfully landscaped across several tiers with decked seating areas with lighting, and outbuildings including a Garden Room with power, light, and an adjoining patio enjoying the far-reaching countryside views. Location Tolpuddle is a historic and picturesque Dorset village, celebrated as the birthplace of the Tolpuddle Martyrs and renowned for its welcoming community spirit. Nestled along the River Piddle, the village is characterised by charming thatched cottages, unspoilt countryside and a tranquil pace of life. Local amenities include The Martyrs Inn pub, a village hall hosting community events, and the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, which draws visitors throughout the year. For families, there are several well-regarded schools nearby. The neighbouring village of Puddletown offers Puddletown First School and St Mary’s Middle School, while older students are served by Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, a highly respected secondary with sixth form provision. Despite its rural setting, Tolpuddle enjoys strong transport connections. The A35 runs just North of the village, providing easy access to Dorchester in around 15 minutes, Poole and Bournemouth in under an hour, and beyond. There is a regular bus service to Blandford and Dorchester, and Dorchester offers two mainline railway stations with direct services to London Waterloo, and Bristol Temple Meads as well as a wide range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. NOTES: Tenure: Freehold. Conservation Area: Tolpuddle. EPC: TBC. Council Tax Band: C (Dorset). Mains Services: Electric, Water. Drainage: Septic tank. Central Heating: Oil Fired Combination Boiler. Mobile Signal: OK. Broadband Speed: Superfast available Disclaimer Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate. Money Laundering Regulations Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £82.50 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.Show more
What's included
Garden
Parking
Key Stats
TypeTerraced house
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Energy ClassD
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