Summary - Athelhampton Road, DT2 DT2 8SW
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious family home with annexe and outbuilding potential.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with extensive period detailing
This handsome Grade II listed thatched cottage sits in the heart of Puddletown and offers roomy family living across 2,678 sq ft. Period features—flagstone floors, exposed beams, original fireplaces and a thatched roof—create warmth and character, while the layout includes two reception rooms, four bedrooms and useful study/snug space for home working.
A self-contained one-bedroom annexe and substantial garage/workshop complex (675 sq ft plus 259 sq ft) provide flexible options for guests, multigenerational use or rental income. The gated driveway parks up to five cars and the mature, private rear garden provides a peaceful outdoor room for children and alfresco entertaining. Dorchester is about five miles away for schools, rail links and wider services.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status: improvements and alterations will require listed-building consent and may add time and cost. Previously granted planning for 2–3 dwellings has now lapsed and would need fresh consents if redevelopment is pursued. The thatched roof and historic fabric will need ongoing specialist maintenance.
Overall this is a substantial character home for a family seeking village life with exceptional flexibility — large principal accommodation, separate annexe and outbuildings offer immediate use or future income/development potential, balanced against listed-building responsibilities and higher council tax.
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