Glebeland Close West Stafford, Dorchester Guide Price £550,000

For over a decade I have called West Stafford home. This glorious village has a real community spirit with something for everyone. It even has it’s own website – go on check it out! Despite the tranquil setting, West Stafford is far from remote (just 2 miles out of town), and seated at the very top is this fantastic bungalow. Surrounded by gardens the home is private and wonderfully quiet . It has copious amounts of storage from the built in wardrobes and cupboards to the massive loft – which should you choose to convert into living space would give you far reaching views across the Piddle Valley. There is a sense of space and light that infuses every room, and the south facing back garden is no exception. I will miss so many things about this place: the beautiful apple trees, the gorgeous garden, my dream bathroom! And while I can’t take those with us the memories we made here will last a lifetime.

Take Wareham Road (A352) from Dorchester leaving to join the West Stafford by-pass. Take the first turning on the left into the village of West Stafford. Upon entering the village take the first turning on the right, just after the church into Glebeland Close, proceed to the top of the cul de sac and the property can be found on the right hand side on the corner just before the end of the close.

Front aspect double glazed door, front aspect window, loft hatch, dimmer switch, wall mounted thermostat, storage cupboard, radiator.

Rear aspect double glazed window, side aspect double glazed window, feature open fireplace with porcelain insert and surround, coved ceiling, dimmer switch, two radiators, television point, Sky point.

Range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, built in double electric oven, built in five ring chrome gas hob with extractor hood over, built in dishwasher, under unit lighting, inset spotlights, part tiled walls, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, rear aspect double glazed window, side aspect double glazed window, stable door to lobby.

Doors to rear and side gardens, rear aspect window, doorway leading to utility room, tiled floor, door to storage area with tiled floor, plumbing for WC, window.

Side aspect traditional stable door to driveway, rear aspect window, hardwood work surfaces, butler sink with chrome swan neck mixer, stainless steel bowl drainer, built in washing machine, space for two fridge freezers, space for tumble dryer, smoke detector, oil fired boiler providing central heating and hot water, quarry tiled floor.

Front aspect double glazed window, built in wardrobes, radiator.

Front aspect double glazed window, side aspect double glazed window, built in wardrobes, dimmer switch, radiator, laminate flooring.

Recently installed white bathroom suite comprising panel enclosed bath with chrome swan neck mixer and shower attachment over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, corner shower cubicle with glazed doors and mains fed thermostatic shower, inset spotlights, part tiled walls, airing cupboard, complimentary tiling, extractor fan, vanity light and mirror, wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, radiator, polished lime stone tiled floor, side aspect double glazed windows.

Mostly laid to lawn, enclosed by hedge, path.

Pathway to garden area, lawned area, variety of mature fruit trees, shrub and flower borders, outside tap.

Recently landscaped rear garden, paved patio area, pathways, raised sitting area, raised shrub and flower borders, enclosed by fence, remainder laid to lawn, outside light.

Parking for three or four vehicles on hard standing, dropped kerb, security lights, glass lean to with potential to extend.

West Stafford is a particularly picturesque village, with a number of pretty period properties gathered around the church and the thatched public house, "The Wise Man". Thomas Hardy of course, was born within a mile or so of West Stafford at Bockhampton. In his novels, West Stafford is called Talbothayes and the local church is where the fictitious wedding of Tess to Angel Clare took place in Tess of the D'Urbervilles. To the far east of the parish lies Talbothays Lodge and cottages where Hardy's siblings, Mary, Henry and Kate lived. The village is ideal for exploring the local countryside, with appealing walks immediately close to hand. Situated approximately 2 miles East from Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, enjoys a very good range of amenities including supermarkets, cinema, mainline stations to London/Bristol, numerous bars and restaurants and well-regarded schools. The County Hospital is also located here.

A very well proportioned detached bungalow in the pretty village of West Stafford. The property has a light and spacious feel with two generous double bedrooms, newly fitted bathroom and fully landscaped rear gardens. There is plenty of storage with both bedrooms offering fitted wardrobes and further storage to hallway. The generous size sitting room enjoys a working fireplace and in addition to the kitchen/breakfast is a large utility room with a range of wall and base units, 2 sink units and ample space for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional appliances. The spacious lobby offers side and rear access and further WC. A drive offers ample parking, and there is great potential to extend at the side of the utility room to create a double garage / workshop subject to planning permission.