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A Spacious Detached House with Annexe and Excellent Views Over A SPACIOUS DETACHED HOUSE WITH ANNEXE AND EXCELLENT VIEWS OVER THE COASTLINE AND SEA TOWARDS PORTLAND tolcarne, osmington mills, dorset A SPACIOUS DETACHED HOUSE WITH ANNEXE AND EXCELLENT VIEWS OVER THE COASTLINE AND SEA TOWARDS PORTLAND tolcarne, osmington mills, weymouth, dorset dt3 6he Porch w entrance hall w family bathroom w jacuzzi room w bedroom four w bedroom five w plant and boiler room First floor : sitting room with double doors to living room w kitchen/breakfast room w garden room w master bedroom with en suite bathroom w bedroom two with en suite shower room w bedroom three/dining room w cloakroom w utility room Double garage with attached annexe comprising sitting room/ kitchen, bedroom and shower room Ample parking area w Gardens surrounding the house laid to lawn w paddock w about 3.76 acres Situation Tolcarne is located in the popular hamlet of Osmington Mills which has amenities including the very popular Smugglers public house. Other villages of note in the area include Osmington, Broadmayne, Preston and Sutton Poyntz. The nearby County town of Dorchester and seaside resort of Weymouth provide an excellent variety of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Communications nearby include the A31 to the north at Bere Regis and a mainline railway service at Weymouth to London Waterloo. Schools in the area include independent schools at Bryanston and Canford and The Thomas Hardye secondary academy school in Dorchester. Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Dorchester and Wareham, horse racing at Wincanton, Exeter and Bath and water sports can be enjoyed along the Dorset coastline. You can also access the South Western Coastal Path from Osmington Mills. Description Tolcarne has brick elevations under a tiled roof and was built in 1985/1986 by the current vendors. The property has accommodation which comprises two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, dining room/bedroom, four further bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en suite. Jacuzzi room, boiler room and utility room. There is also a detached one bedroom annexe with attached double garage and the property benefits from double glazing and electric boiler to a wet radiator system central heating (except annexe). There are splendid views from the front elevation across the gardens over the village and surrounding countryside and sea towards Portland. The gardens surround the property and include an area of paddock laid to pasture. Accommodation Please see floor plans. Outside Part shared tarmacadam driveway leading to parking/turning area with adjacent Annexe with Double Garage. The gardens surround the property and are predominantly laid to lawn and include a number of mature conifers. The gardens offer fantastic views over the sea towards the coastline and Portland beyond. Adjoining the gardens to the rear is an area of paddock currently laid to pasture. Directions From Weymouth, proceed along the A353 and when you reach Osmington, turn right signposted to Osmington Mills. Continue down this road and you will find the entrance to Tolcarne on your right hand side before you reach the Smugglers public house. From Dorchester, take the A354 and then A353 east or A352 and at Broadmayne the A353 west. When you reach the roundabout at Warmwell turn onto the A353 and follow this road to Osmington where you will turn left towards Osmington Mills as before. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric wet radiator system central heating. Please note that the working condition of the services and kitchen appliances has not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order. Local Authority West Dorset District Council, South Walk House, South Walks, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ. Telephone 01305 251 010. Post Code DT3 6HE. Energy Performance A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Gross Internal Area (approx) = 287.3 sq m / 3092 sq ft Annexe = 79.9 sq m / 860 sq ft Total = 367.2 sq m / 3952 sq ft Bedroom 3.90 x 3.05 12'10 x 10'0 Garage Sitting Room / 6.92 x 5.92 Kitchen 22'8 x 19'5 5.78 x 3.40 19'0 x 11'2 T Annexe = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Balcony 2.00 x 0.93 6'7 x 3'1 Garden Room 4.56 x 3.41 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 15'0 x 11'2 main house Bedroom 5 5.70 x 4.76 6.43 x 3.66 3.91 x 3.41 18'8 x 15'7 21'1 x 12'0 12'10 x 11'2 Master Bedroom 5.82 x 5.74 19'1 x 18'10 Up Hall Sitting Room 2.61 x 1.34 4.09 x 3.10 6.01 x 4.72 8'7 x 4'5 13'5 x 10'2 Up Dn IN 19'9 x 15'6 5.16 x 4.43 16'11 x 14'6 T Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 Balcony Utility 3.90 x 3.41 4.77 x 3.69 4.04 x 1.37 4.91 x 3.90 15'8 x 12'1 13'3 x 4'6 16'1 x 12'10 3.63 x 1.73 12'10 x 11'2 Bedroom 3 / 11'11 x 5'8 Living Room annexe Dining Room 4.01 x 3.92 3.92 x 3.44 13'2 x 12'10 B 12'10 x 11'3 Ground Floor First Floor Savills Wimborne Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1PB. [email protected] Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either 01202 856800 on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, savills.co.uk equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 170619SB Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk.
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