Summary -
Keepers Cottage,New Barn Farm,New Barn Road,WEYMOUTH,DT3 4JG
DT3 4JG
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Character home with large garden and barn perfect for country living.
Grade II listed thatched cottage, recently re-thatched
Approximately 0.5 acre garden with panoramic countryside views
Detached barn and separate store; conversion potential (subject to consents)
Four bedrooms, two bathrooms; versatile, characterful accommodation
Leasehold with 61 years remaining; lenders may refuse mortgages
Thatched/listed status requires specialist maintenance and consents
Very slow broadband and average mobile signal in location
Council tax described as expensive; grounds include partly finished pond
Keepers Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched cottage set in about half an acre of gently sloping garden, offering panoramic countryside views and a peaceful rural setting close to Abbotsbury. The house retains strong period character — inglenook fireplace, exposed features and a warm, AGA-style Heritage cooker — and provides versatile accommodation across two floors with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. A detached barn and separate store add practical outbuildings and potential workspace.
The property will suit buyers seeking rural living, garden space and character rather than a fully modernised turnkey home. The garden is large and largely naturalised, with scope for landscaping, a vegetable plot or wildlife pond improvement; the partly finished pond and informal planting need attention but offer clear potential. Internal layout is generous, with a large entrance hall, sitting/dining room, study and pantry, but some areas will benefit from updating to modern standards.
Important practical points: the cottage is leasehold with 61 years remaining and a small ground rent of £140 pa — this limited lease term may restrict mortgage options and could require buyers to budget for lease extension costs. Listed status and thatched construction mean works will need listed-building consent and specialist maintenance. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is average, reflecting the remoter rural location. Council tax is noted as expensive.
In short, this is a character-rich rural home with significant garden and conversion potential for those prepared to manage listed-building responsibilities, possible lease extension and slower digital connectivity. It offers a rare, tranquil setting near Abbotsbury and the Jurassic Coast for buyers prioritising landscape, space and historic charm.
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