- For sale by Auction Thursday 18 September 2025 +
- Set in 0.44 acres with a generous lawned garden +
- Detached garage, store room and garden shed +
- Lovely setting in the heart of the Piddle Valley +
- Semi-detached cottage +
- In need of modernisation +
- Two reception rooms +
- Three bedrooms +
A charming three-bedroom period cottage requiring modernisation, set in 0.44 acres with large garden, garage and river frontage.
The Property - This three-bedroom cottage sits in 0.44 acres and requires modernisation. It enjoys a generous garden and a peaceful setting with the River Piddle running along the far boundary.
The property is entered via a porch that leads into the kitchen, with a WC at the far end. From the kitchen, a door opens into the dining room, where stairs rise to the first floor. Adjacent to the dining room is a dual-aspect sitting room.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and a shower room. Both the principal bedroom and bedroom two feature fitted wardrobes.
Outside - The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs, and flower borders.
Outbuildings include a shed, store room, and detached garage.
Situation - 1 Kellaway Cottages enjoys a sought-after position in the desirable Piddle Valley, approximately 7 miles north of Dorchester. The village of Piddletrenthide offers a friendly community with a modern first school, village shop, two public houses, village hall and a range of local activities.
The county town of Dorchester lies to the south, providing an excellent selection of shops, restaurants and schools, as well as the Dorset County Hospital. Communications are good with rail links from Dorchester to London/Waterloo and Bristol/Temple Meads. Additionally, both Sherborne and Yeovil are on the London/Exeter line. Road links are easily accessible via the A35, connecting to the A31 and onward to the M27/M3 towards London.
There are many footpaths and bridleways across the beautiful surrounding countryside. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding coastal walks and the opportunity to enjoy a number of water sports activities.
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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Electric heating (storage heaters).
Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Council Tax Band: C (Dorset Council - )
Agent Note - We are informed by the vendor that historically, the owners of No. 2 used the path and gate between the properties to access the front of their house. However, since the current owner of No. 2 took ownership approximately 10 years ago, this use has ceased.
The garden may experience flooding at the lower end of the property due to rising springs. This does not occur every winter and typically drains away within a few days.