Summary - Whitfield Farm Cottage, Bradford Peverell DT2 9SL
5 bed 4 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious period home on a large plot with countryside views and flexible living.
5 bedrooms with 3 en‑suite options and flexible living spaces
Thatched 18th‑century cottage with exposed beams and inglenook fireplace
Very large plot: gardens, patio, private paddock and detached double garage
Private water supply and shared septic tank (jointly emptied with neighbour)
Oil-fired boiler heating; EPC rating E — energy upgrades likely needed
Stone walls likely lack insulation in places; potential retrofit required
Access via bridleway; shared Right of Way with maintenance responsibility
Council tax band G — relatively high running costs to consider
Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Whitfield Farm Cottage is an 18th-century thatched semi-detached home offering generous, characterful accommodation across multiple floors. Period features such as exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and a farmhouse kitchen with AGA sit alongside a sympathetic kitchen extension and plenty of natural light. The principal bedroom and two further en‑suite options make the house flexible for family life, guests or a part-time B&B use.
The cottage occupies a very large corner plot with formal gardens, patio, a private courtyard, paddock and a detached double garage with parking for several vehicles. A natural spring runs along the rear boundary and countryside walks are accessible from the doorstep. Broadband is fast and mobile signal is excellent, while the village setting gives rural tranquillity with Poundbury and Dorchester facilities a short drive away.
Practical points to note: the property uses an oil-fired boiler for heating, has a private water supply and a shared septic tank (shared emptying responsibility). The stone walls are likely uninsulated in places, the thatched roof and historic construction contribute to higher ongoing maintenance needs, and the EPC is currently rated E. Access is via a bridleway and there is a shared Right of Way requiring joint responsibility with a neighbour.
This home will suit buyers who value period character, generous outdoor space and a rural setting close to town amenities. It offers immediate comfort and clear potential for upgrading energy efficiency, while purchasers should factor maintenance, oil fuel costs and council tax band G into their budget.
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