Summary - Whitfield Farm Cottage, Bradford Peverell DT2 9SL
5 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious 5-bed period cottage with large gardens and paddock, near Poundbury.
Thatched 18th-century country cottage with exposed beams and fireplaces
Whitfield Farm Cottage is an authentic 18th-century thatched semi-detached cottage offering spacious family accommodation across approximately 2,400 sq ft. The house combines original features — exposed ceiling timbers, inglenook fireplace and sash-style windows — with a large farmhouse kitchen (approx. 28ft) and a practical ground-floor bedroom with ensuite and garden access. Many rooms enjoy private views over the mature gardens and adjoining water meadows.
Outside the plot is a major asset: about 0.86 acres including a paddock, wraparound gardens, a secluded south-facing courtyard and a west-facing patio. Parking is generous with a double garage and space for several cars. The house sits about ½ mile from Poundbury and roughly 1.3 miles from Dorchester town centre and its mainline station, giving convenient access to shops, schools and rail links.
Important practical points: the property is unlisted and historically constructed with sandstone/limestone walls (likely without modern wall insulation) and an oil-fired boiler serving radiators. The EPC rating is E, and services are private water and drainage. The thatched roof and older fabric mean ongoing maintenance and potential upgrade work (insulation, heating and services) should be expected. Council Tax is Band G which reflects running costs.
This cottage will suit a family seeking historic character and generous outdoor space close to Dorchester, or buyers wanting a period home with scope to improve energy efficiency and modern comforts while retaining its original charm. The property’s age and thatched roof are part of its appeal but also bring maintenance responsibilities to factor into any purchase.
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