Summary - 12 WATERSIDE LANE SYDLING ST NICHOLAS DORCHESTER DT2 9PE
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Generous village home with period charm and large garden for family life.
Four generous double bedrooms with three bathrooms
Grade II listed — restrictions and specialist maintenance required
Thatched roof — ongoing upkeep costs and specialist care
Large plot with wraparound garden, patios and vegetable plot
Oversized single garage plus ample gated parking
Converted from two cottages in 1997 with approved permissions
Electric night storage heating; slow broadband speeds
Medium flood risk; council tax reported as quite expensive
Set within a conservation area in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this Grade II listed thatched cottage combines 17th‑century charm with generous family accommodation. The house was formed from two dwellings in 1997 and now offers four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms, a country-style kitchen/breakfast room, utility and boot room — arranged over a substantial 2,515 sq ft footprint. Original features such as exposed beams, stonework and an inglenook fireplace are prominent throughout.
The plot is large for a village setting and includes a wraparound garden with patios, a vegetable plot, mature shrubs and open countryside views to the rear. Gated parking and an oversized single garage with power add everyday practicality for a family or second-home buyer. The layout also provides useful ancillary rooms — a sunroom and a study — suitable for home working.
Buyers should note this is a Grade II listed property, which restricts alterations and will require specialist, character‑sensitive maintenance (thatch upkeep in particular). Heating is by electric night storage heaters and broadband speeds are currently slow, which may affect some working-from-home needs. The house sits in a medium flood‑risk area and council tax is reported as quite expensive.
For purchasers seeking a historic country home with room for family life and entertaining, this is a rare opportunity. The combination of period character, generous room sizes and a sizeable plot in a sought-after village will appeal to families and those wanting a Dorset country base, provided they are comfortable with listed‑building responsibilities and the property's infrastructure constraints.
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