Askerswell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 5 bed detached house for sale

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Askerswell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 5 bed detached house for sale

Askerswell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2
£1,050,000

Our Summary

  • The attic offers huge potential for a home office with natural light and heating

Description

This stunning family home is nestled in the heart of the rural village of Askerswell, boasting a unique blend of old and new charm. The property, originally two cottages and a former bakery, has been beautifully refurbished to offer five bedrooms, two home offices, and a fantastic family kitchen with a professional oven and plenty of space for a breakfast/dining table. The ground floor features a spacious sitting room, garden room, and dining room with a brick open fireplace, as well as a snug/TV room with a wood burning stove. The principal bedrooms are situated on the first floor, including a main bedroom with an en-suite dual access wet room equipped with a sauna, power shower, and Japanese bath. The property sits in just under a quarter of an acre, with the River Asker forming its northern boundary, offering a delightful garden with a lawned area, well-stocked borders, summer house, garden store, and orchard. The village of Askerswell is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with narrow lanes, rural pastures, and undulating chalk downland, and is just a short drive from the Georgian town of Bridport and the county town of Dorchester.