Summary - THE ORCHARD COPYHOLD LANE WINTERBOURNE ABBAS DORCHESTER DT2 9LT
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Large detached family home with conversion potential and private gardens near Dorchester.
Located in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and conservation area
Set on a wide plot at the end of a leafy bridleway, this spacious four-bedroom detached home sits in a designated conservation area within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house delivers generous living space across three floors — sitting room with bay window and wood-style burner, separate lounge, cinema room, study, and a large modern kitchen/diner with utility. The ground floor benefits from underfloor heating and French doors opening to a private patio and lawned gardens.
Practical strengths include a driveway, carport and garage with EV charging, mains gas heating with a mix of underfloor and radiators, and an EPC rating of C. The location is rural but well connected: Dorchester's facilities and rail links are about five miles away, and the Jurassic Coast and Blue Flag beaches are within a 20-minute drive. The house has versatile potential — conversion of the garage or sub-division into two dwellings could create rental income (both subject to planning permission).
Be clear about a few material points: broadband speeds are slow, council tax sits at band G (quite expensive), and any change-of-use or extension plans will require planning consent in the conservation area. The house is well maintained overall but offers scope for updating and reconfiguring to suit a buyer seeking extra living flexibility or income generation.
This property will appeal to families who value space, countryside access and good local schools, and to investors or owners wanting the option to add value through permitted development or conversion (subject to planning). For someone looking to combine rural tranquillity with easy coastal access, this is a rare large-home opportunity in West Dorset.
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