24 Peverell Avenue West
Poundbury
Dorchester
DT1 3SU
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester
£279,950 Asking price
2 Bedroom House - Semi-Detached
This semi-detached family home, situated within a quiet area, in the village of Crossways, offers accommodation comprising a spacious sitting room and a downstairs cloakroom. A kitchen/dining room, conservatory, two bedrooms and bathroom. In addition, the property benefits from two allocated parking spaces and an enclosed rear garden. EPC rating C.
Situation
The property is situated within the popular expanding village of Crossways, located on the outskirts of Dorchester. Crossways offers a good village school that is in the catchment area for Dorchester’s Thomas Hardy Upper School.
Located about 6 miles east of Dorchester, is a vibrant Dorset village with around 2,267 residents. The village offers essential amenities such as a post office, local shop, library, community and youth centres, a doctors surgery, and the Warmwell Leisure Centre—all within a walk or short drive. A rail link via Moreton station makes travel easy to Dorchester and beyond. Moreton, a smaller village perched beside the River Frome exudes rural charm and is known for tranquil walking and cycling routes, including the Purbeck Cycle Way, Jubilee Trail, Hardy Way, and the Frome Valley Trail. Attractions include the beautiful engraved windows at St Nicholas’ Church, the grave of T.E. Lawrence and the Moreton Walled Gardens, a serene 5-acre landscaped space with flowers, café, and gift shop. The village hosts equestrian and cycling events, plus long-distance trails and horse-riding.
Nearby Dorchester is steeped in history and enjoys some of the county’s most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities including a cinema, leisure centre, Borough Gardens and a choice of many excellent public houses and restaurants. Both Crossways and Dorchester boast train links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Accommodation
Ground floor
Entrance
Entrance to this lovely home is via a part-glazed wood effect front door into the property hallway, offering access to all ground floor rooms and stairs rising to the first floor.
Sitting Room
The sitting room has a dual aspect with front aspect window and French doors to the conservatory. Wood effect flooring continues from the hallway. There is a central electric fireplace with surround and mantle.
W/C
A ground floor W/C with fitted toilet and sink.
Kitchen/Dining room
The kitchen has modern base and wall units with worksurface over. Integrated appliances include a four ring gas hob and electrical oven. Units provide ample space for a washing machine and fridge freezer. There is a storage cupboard situated under the stairs, and a further door offers access to the conservatory.
Conservatory
A bright and versatile conservatory, accessible from both the kitchen and living room offering further living accommodation. There is tiled flooring with sliding doors leading out to the garden.
First Floor
Landing
Stairs from the ground floor rise to the first floor landing offering access to all the rooms, and a storage cupboard.
Bedrooms
There are two good sized bedrooms, both offering a front aspect. Bedroom one boasts a built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom
There is a modern bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. The walls are part tiled and there is a wood effect floor.
Garden
A wonderful fully enclosed, low-maintenance garden featuring a paved and gravel finish with raised planters, complimented by a patio area abutting the rear of the garden, perfect for outdoor seating.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating. Newly installed boiler May 2025.
Mobile and Broadband
At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.
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Flood Risk
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Local Authorities
Local Authorities:
Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Tel: 01305 211970
The council tax band is C.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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