Price changed to £1,950,000
July 26, 2025
Price changed to £2,000,000
May 15, 2025
Listed for £2,250,000
November 19, 2024
Sold for £1,075,000
2017
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On three sides of the house is terracing retained on the larger westerly side by an attractive stone wall and with steps leading down to the lower lawn which slopes gently down to the boundary. Alongside the lawn is a timber workshop. To the east of the house a dry stone wall and steps lead up to a seating area and fire pit, beyond which is the bulk of the land. The paddock extends to about four acres with a pond and former grass tennis court, now croquet lawn taking in the fabulous long range views over the valley below, Portland and the sea.
Agents Note
There is a footpath across the field.
Location
Sarsen House is located within the attractive village of Portesham, close to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast and within an area protected as a designated National Landscape.
The village has a thriving community and is known for its excellent range of local facilities including the Kings Arms public house, Duck’s farm shop, deli and café, a village Hall and a doctors surgery with pharmacy.
Abbotsbury (about one mile) has a further range of facilities including a post office and is known for its Swannery and Subtropical gardens, both open to visitors.
More extensive amenities are available at the charming coastal resort of Weymouth including a marina, the National sailing academy at Portland, a popular sandy beach and charming harbour.
The former Roman and now County Town of Dorchester has a multitude of shops restaurants and pubs, as well as national supermarket chains including Waitrose.
The Georgian town of Bridport has a regular street market and is known for its range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
From Portesham there is easy access onto the A35 east and west and mainline railway stations are available at both Dorchester and Weymouth with regular services to London Waterloo.
The area is well served for schooling with a Primary School in Portesham, St Osmund’s Middle School and the Thomas Hardye senior School in Dorchester. Private schools include Sunninghill, Milton Abbey, Sherborne, Leweston, Bryanston, Clayesmore and Canford.
There are excellent sporting and recreational facilities with golf at Weymouth, Came Down near Dorchester and West Bay and a real tennis club at Walditch, near Bridport.
The nearby Dorset coast has been recognised as a World Heritage Site with superb access to the South West Coastal path.
Square Footage: 3,713 sq ft
Acreage: 4.9 Acres
Directions
From Dorchester take the A35 Honiton road and after approximately three miles, upon entering the village of Winterbourne Abbas, turn left signposted towards Portesham and Abbotsbury. At the T junction turn right and immediately left again signposted to Portesham. After approximately three miles at the bottom of the hill you enter Portesham. Follow the road round through the village along Front Street and then turn left signposted to Coryates, Friar Waddon and Upwey into Winters Lane. Proceed past the turning to Winters Close and the entrance to Sarsen House will be seen on the left hand side.