Property Round Up By Helen Fisher

Houses with Home Offices By Helen Fisher

CHARDSTOCK £570,000

A very appealing 3 bedroom detached house with spacious kitchen, lounge with Inglenook fireplace and large study/playroom. Sound facing with views over the garden and countryside beyond. Garage/workshop plus semi-detached barn with PP to convert into a 2 bedroom cottage.

Gordon and Rumsby Tel: 01297 553768 BOTHENHAMPTON £575,000

A substantial semi-detached village house dating from 1929 with 5 bedrooms. Extended while retaining original character. With far reaching countryside and town views. Large garden with greenhouse, small trees and wild meadow garden leading down to a stream. Detached double garage block suitable for workshop/storage or home office. Ample off-road parking.

Kennedys Tel: 01308 427329 UPLODERS £950,000

A handsome, period house with 4/5 bedrooms with annexe/guest wing, previously used as a successful Airbnb. Farmhouse style kitchen with Aga and many character features throughout. All set in an edge of village location with landscaped gardens, veg bed, greenhouse and paddock. Plus large outbuilding/barn for conversion.

Stags Tel: 01308 428000

BEAMINSTER £775,000

A beautiful 3 bedroom detached home offering space and light filled rooms. Open plan family kitchen and sun room with wood burning stove. Landscaped mature gardens with ornamental pond, fruit trees, woodland and pretty stream. Large garage and workshop plus outside studio/office. All set in an idyllic location yet a short walk into town. Ample parking.

Jackson-Stops Tel:01308 423133

LONG BREDY £600,000

A unique, 4 bedroomed stone-built house with characterful features inc: vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, multi-fuel burner and family bathroom with roll-top bath. A converted loft space with mezzanine area suitable for office/studio or hobby room. Private rear garden with store/workshop, fruit cages, mature apple trees and greenhouse.

Parkers Tel: 01308 420111

LITTON CHENEY £700,000

An individual property with 4 bedrooms and galleried entrance hall. Sitting room with stone fireplace and dining room with double doors onto terrace and gardens. Large gardens with apple trees and featuring a 2 room lodge/summer house with amenities. All set in an elevated position with wonderful views.

Symonds and Sampson Tel: 01308 422092

Last chance to comment on Dorchester Tourism

DORCHESTER’S Heritage and Tourism Community consultation on new tourism strategy closes at end of September.

Dorchester has over 6000 years of history and is seeing significant investment in heritage assets in the north of the town. The Town Council and the Dorchester Joint Heritage Committee are working with businesses in the town to encourage visitors to come and experience and enjoy the history of the town. A new strategy and action plan has been produced and the town council would love to hear your comments. Consultation on the strategy will remain open until the end of September and can be viewed at https://www.dorchester-tc.gov.uk/Services/ Heritage+Tourism+Project

Chairman of the Dorchester Joint Heritage Committee Cllr Gareth Jones said” The strategy has been a long-term ambition of the town council, featuring in its corporate plan since 2015. I would encourage anyone interested in the celebration of Dorchester’s history and heritage to take part in the consultation.”