Old Chapel House, High Street, Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9PB Asking Price £375,000 Freehold A period 3 bedroom converted Chapel located in the idyllic village of Sydling St. Nicholas

Old Chapel House High Street, Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9PB

• Converted Chapel • Detached • Three bedrooms • Open plan living • Garden and parking • No forward chain

Accommodation Please see floor plan.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through Symonds & Sampson Dorchester office on 01305 261008

The Property The living area features a wood burning stove and has a pleasant Situation A charming converted Chapel quietly sitting in the heart of view from the large rear window over the rear garden and Old Chapel House is within the Conservation Area of this unspoilt Sydling St Nicholas within walking distance of the village pub and Sydling Water. village which lies in a sheltered chalk valley, surrounded by some the beautiful surrounding countryside. beautiful countryside. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with central path leading The property is arranged over two floors with the advantage of a to front door. It is situated towards the centre of the village which has an good loft and a possibility to take better advantage of the space. active community with a village hall, parish church, and the Approached via a small front garden through the front door into The rear garden with side gate into the adjoining side lane renowned Greyhound public house. the entrance hall. A utility room plumbed for a washing machine enjoys a flagstone terrace with log and timber store. A rill or and a separate W.C. A part glazed door opens into the inner water course, a tributary of the River Frome known as the Cerne Abbas is about 2 miles with its acclaimed first school, lobby. From here there are three bedrooms leading off with a Sydling Water, runs from left to right through the terrace and doctors’ surgery and dispensary, village store, tea room and ‘wet room’ shower room with W.C. and wash hand basin. The has raised edges. three public houses. larger bedroom at the rear is dual aspect with French doors leading to the garden. A bridge and steps lead to an upper terrace with sitting area. To Maiden Newton, about 4 miles to the west, offers a good range the left is a picket gate and trellis leading you into the rose of local facilities including a railway station on the Dorchester to The staircase leads up to the generous open plan living area. garden. This lovely enclosed part fenced/part walled garden Bristol Meads line. Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil all have Split into two distinctive areas; the kitchen has a range of floor features a small terrace, gravelled area and summer house with mainline railway connections to London/Waterloo. and wall mounted units with space for white goods. A fitted part glazed doors and windows. This area mainly features roses blind over the work top gives a sense of separation from the and honeysuckle and planted beds. There is excellent schooling in the area; state schools in living area and windows from the side and rear give plenty of Dorchester include St Osmond’s, Dorchester Middle School and natural light to this area. There is a private parking space immediately behind the rear Thomas Hardye; preparatory schools include Sunninghill, wall of the garden and houses the Oil Tank. Leweston, Perrott Hill and Sherborne; public schools include the

Sherborne Schools (boys and girls), Leweston, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey and Canford.

There are a variety of sporting facilities and leisure pursuits in the area, including golf at Sherborne and Dorchester, sailing and water sports along the Jurassic Heritage coastline. The surrounding rolling countryside is accessible from the village via lanes, footpaths and bridleways.

Directions From Dorchester take the A37 towards Yeovil. After about 4 miles, just beyond Grimstone, turn right signed ‘Sydling St Nicholas’. Go under the viaduct and up the valley into the village. Continue through the village and beyond the village hall (on the right). After a short distance the house will be on your right hand side.

Services Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Local Authority Dorset Council. Tel: 01305 251010

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01305 261008 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Symonds & Sampson LLP and their Clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. Symonds & Sampson LLP The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all 30 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UP necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds & Sampson have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities.

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