Domvs Portfolio Collection 2012

Welcome to Domvs – professionals in property in Dorset. For this Portfolio Collection 2012 magazine, we have gathered together prime residential properties from across Dorset to showcase the best our beautiful county has to offer.

2012 is going to be a busy year for Dorset, with an unprecedented number of new visitors coming to the area for the Olympic sailing events – not to mention the focus on us from national and international media covering the iconic Games.

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PORTFOLIO COLLECTION 2012

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CHURCH COTTAGE

This charming detached thatched cottage in the village of

Piddlehinton was constructed approximately 12 years ago

and has been cleverly designed to blend in with the more

traditional properties in the village. A dual aspect sitting

room with a brick chimney houses a fireplace with a wood-

burning stove. From this central position within the property,

the feel of a traditional ‘cosy cottage’ is beautifully captured

under the canopy of timber ceiling beams. A contemporary

open-plan kitchen/dining room facilitates ease of movement

around this space and allows for light to penetrate this

pleasant dining space. Three double bedrooms offer

excellent first floor accommodation, some affording views of

the Piddle Valley. Pretty landscaped gardens can be enjoyed

from a timber summer house – an ideal retreat for creative

types. Off-road parking is available and further storage is on

offer in the form of a single garage.

THE GOOD HOPE

This converted former inn occupies a delightful position

in the hamlet of Hilfield. The Good Hope, a three-bedroom

house, with one bedroom annexe, retains much of its

original charm with flagstone flooring and imposing

fireplaces. The living space is well-proportioned. There is

a spacious sitting room with an impressive fireplace and

patio doors leading to the garden. The central feature of

the dining room is a fireplace with a wood-burning stove.

The kitchen has solid timber units while a utility/boot room

provides additional storage. A sauna and shower room add

a dash of decadence – ideal for climbing into after a bracing

walk across the surrounding Blackmoor Vale. The bedrooms

maximise sightlines over the stunning rural landscape; of

particular note are the impressive master en-suite with

dressing room and a separate one-bedroom annexe. Within

the 0.41 acres of land, there is plentiful off-road parking and

a double garage.

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RYLANDS

Property comes on to the market infrequently in pretty

Winfrith Newburgh – and rarely of the calibre of Rylands.

The sitting room is perfect for entertaining or relaxing with

its charming brick fireplace and French doors.

A well-proportioned dining room leads into a study/music

area and the large kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped

and stylishly finished with shaker-style units.

From the first floor landing, bathed in light from a full-height

arched window, are four bedrooms. The large en-suite

master bedroom has built-in storage and rural views. There

are three further double bedrooms, all with built-in storage.

Rylands’ gardens - 0.42 acre in all - are a true delight. A

large lawned area is enclosed by mature shrubs and a gate

takes walkers straight into surrounding open countryside. A

boot room, double garage and grand driveway all contribute

to Rylands’ practicality and charm.

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SHORTLAKE FARM

Constructed approximately 8 years ago, this delightfully

situated three bedroom thatched cottage with thatched

double garage has planning permission to extend and

is situated in an outstanding coastal location with

approximately 60 acres. Stunning sea views within

this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty make this a

compelling choice.

The main residence is period in appearance and has been

finished to an exacting contemporary standard to include

a spacious sitting room with contemporary glass staircase

and a kitchen/dining room with striking high-gloss units.

A stylish master en-suite affords the most delightful

views while the remaining two bedrooms are served by

a contemporary bathroom. A barn is also included along

with a detached one bedroom chalet. The village of

Osmington itself is one of Dorset’s most popular, spanning

a breathtaking part of the county to include rolling open

countryside and providing spectacular coastal sightlines

from nearby coastal pathways.


HERRINGSTON ROAD

With its 106ft rear garden, this finely-appointed, four-

bedroom Victorian semi-detached house is on the exclusive,

tree-lined Herringston Road in Dorchester.

Close to the town centre and its mainline railway stations,

this family home is also within the immediate catchment

area for some of the top local schools. The ground floor

benefits from lofty ceilings and predominantly timber

flooring, with the sitting room being of particular note for

its imposing fireplace. A spacious dining room leads to a

well-equipped kitchen with stone tiled flooring and under-

floor heating. There is a separate utility and cloak room.

Upstairs is a generous en-suite master bedroom and three

further bedrooms and family bathroom. At the front of the

house is parking for several vehicles while the large rear

garden and established vegetable plot add to the enormous

appeal of this home.


ABBOTSBURY

This beautiful honey-coloured four bedroom period stone-

built residence offers a rare opportunity to purchase a

freehold property in the renowned village of Abbotsbury,

famed for its swannery, tithe barn, ancient historic church

and most notably, for the iconic St. Catherine’s Chapel that

overlooks the village.

Set in the most glorious countryside and enjoying close

proximity to the sea, this charming property benefits from

a spacious sitting room, dining room and conservatory

and the unusual advantages of a generous rear garden,

outbuilding and single garage. The crowning feature of this

lovely home is undeniably its position, affording outstanding

rural views across some of Dorset’s most photographed

countryside.


BANKES HOUSE

Bankes House is a strikingly designed property, redolent of

the Georgian era, nestling in an exclusive enclave at Worgret

Gardens on the fringes of Wareham.

Crafted to echo the style and dimensions of an elegant

country house, this beautifully proportioned five bedroom

residence with its fine walnut staircase and timber internal

doors gives a sense of opulence throughout while the most

impressive feature is a stunning orangery leading from

the ground floor drawing room and providing a simply

wonderful space in which to entertain under a lantern

of glass.

Close at hand, a very spacious and imposing kitchen has an

impressive range of luxurious fittings and appliances. On

the first floor, a fabulously appointed master suite is replete

with dressing room and a bath/shower room while two

further bedrooms enjoy their own private bathing facilities.

On the second floor, two further bedrooms are served

by a family bathroom. Outside, the property is set within

approximately 1⁄4 acre and is accessed via remote controlled

gates leading to parking and a double garage.


BELLEVER COURT

Situated in a tranquil, yet most convenient location on

Poundbury, this imposing and distinguished double-fronted

detached residence is arranged over three floors with a

striking oriel window to the front elevation. A Dutch-style

bell-gabled roof with chimneys at either end, a round topped

doorway and a trio of dormer windows to the top floor are

key design signatures.

The accommodation offers considerable versatility for

a growing family to include three bedrooms and three

reception rooms and also benefits from a kitchen/dining

room and a utilty/garden room in addition to a pretty

front garden that sets the property back from the road. To

the rear, a south-facing lawn skirted by a brick perimeter

wall and an attached double garage are excellent additions.

Outstanding local schools are close at hand as are

boutique-style shops and a host of convenience outlets

and cafe/restaurants.


SOUTH COURT AVENUE

Enjoying an extensive south-facing rear garden, this

substantial detached four bedroom 1930’s property on

South Court Avenue in Dorchester has the benefit of three

reception rooms to include a dining room and sitting room

with fireplaces and a conservatory/sun room that maximises

the southerly aspect and affords delightful views over the

substantial landscaped rear garden.

A kitchen with Shaker-style units offers plentiful food

preparation space and a good range of domestic appliances.

A detached garage is currently internally partitioned to

create a workshop/hobby space with WC; this area would

make an ideal home office. Additional highlights include

plentiful off-road parking and proximity to some of the

county’s most outstanding schools and colleges.


QUEENS AVENUE

Enjoying a prestigious location on the celebrated tree-lined

Queen’s Avenue in Dorchester, this superbly extended and

refurbished property offers to the market a four double

bedroom family residence benefiting from a high quality

specification throughout. With close proximity to town and

to excellent local schools, the property is ideally suited to

the needs of a growing family.

An excellently configured kitchen with central island unit

and breakfast bar offers a range of banded appliances and

incorporates a separate informal dining area. The master

and second bedroom are served by a contemporary wet

room and shower room respectively and two further large

rooms by a family bathroom. Outside, a pergola of brick

construction is an ideal spot for a hot tub abutting enclosed

rear gardens. To the front, gated driveway parking and a

double garage complete the picture.


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PEVERIL HOUSE

Discreetly positioned not far from the river and centre of

the market town of Wareham, this detached house has been

expertly refurbished.

Set in just over a 1/4 of an acre, Peveril House - part of an

exclusive cul-de-sac - is about half a mile from Wareham,

popular for its river setting, shops, restaurants and

mainline railway station. Peveril House is light and spacious,

benefiting from a high vaulted ceiling in the sitting room -

which also features a wood burner and double sliding doors

to the garden.

The downstairs, laid predominantly to solid maple wood

flooring, also boasts a large bay-windowed dining room,

a large sunroom, breakfast room and double bedroom.

Leading from the first floor galleried landing are three

further bedrooms, including the master with en-suite

bathroom and a balcony. Outside, the double garage and

lawned gardens make for an immaculately-presented home.


APRIL THATCH

Enjoying a delightful position in the village of Coombe

Keynes near Lulworth Cove, this exceptionally well-

presented Grade II Listed thatched cottage dates back to the

seventeenth century and has been impeccably renovated by

its present owners.

Spacious and airy throughout, the triple aspect sitting

room is further enhanced by a multi-fuel stove while a

contemporary kitchen/breakfast room is a delightful addition

to the ground floor accommodation. Four double bedrooms

provide an unusually large footprint for a property of this

genre and a handsome master en-suite maximises its

delightful setting, affording views across open countryside.

Set in a most generous plot and encircled by pretty well-

maintained gardens, there are also the welcome advantages

of plentiful parking and a single garage.


14 MORASTON STREET

Uniquely designed, this multi-faceted five bedroom

detached property in the heart of Poundbury is truly iconic.

Stylish and elegant throughout, this spacious family home is

superbly appointed and offers light and airy accommodation

over three floors. The flexible ground floor space is

perfect for entertaining and includes an expansive dining

room/bespoke kitchen at the heart of the house and an

impressive, triple aspect sitting room. The two attractive

first floor bedrooms have smart en-suite facilities

while the three second floor bedrooms are served by

a family bathroom.

Outside, the generous south and west facing walled gardens

have been tastefully landscaped and offer private seating

areas as well as a garage and parking. The property is

close to local shops, cafés and amenities and falls within

the immediate catchment area for the renowned Thomas

Hardye School.


CATHKIN

Located in the sought-after area of Greenhill close to

Weymouth’s award winning Blue Flag beaches, gardens,

tennis court and crown green bowling club, this imposing

Victorian mansion comprises 7 bedrooms and a separate

annexe; ideally configured for conversion into a business

with owner’s accommodation on the third floor subject to

the necessary consents.

Many original features remain intact to include a hallway of

theatrical proportions where a sweeping staircase connects

the ground floor and first floor accommodation, gentrified

by a fabulous decorative tiled floor and open fireplace.

Constructed of solid stone with outbuildings and excellent

parking facilities, the property offers a low-maintenance rear

courtyard garden and features including a decorative turret

with fabulous sea views; an aspect shared by all the principal

rooms to include well-proportioned reception rooms and a

master bedroom with seaward balcony.


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COMMODORE’S VIEW

This three-storey, three-bedroom townhouse is one of just

six exclusively-designed properties in one of Weymouth’s

most esteemed locations. Fronted by the historic Tudor

fortress of Sandsfoot Castle and gardens, this imposing end-

of-terrace house has, therefore, some of the most fabulous

views of Portland Harbour and is an ideal spot to watch the

Olympic sailing events this summer. Castle Cove Sailing Club

is nearby and Commodore’s View, as the name hints at, has

private gated access to Sandsfoot Beach with steps and a

ramp for a small boat surrounded by pretty garden areas.

Inside, a contemporary open-plan kitchen with sitting/dining

room occupies the full width of the property with Juliet

balconies at both ends maximising the marvellous coastal

views. Two contemporary bathrooms serve three double

bedrooms which also have built-in storage. A paved low

maintenance rear garden and tandem off-road parking are

also included.

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21 TRINITY ROAD

Immaculately refurbished throughout with outstanding

views over Weymouth’s historic harbour, this is a fine

five-bedroom period townhouse. From the main reception

room and master bedroom, you have a bird’s eye view of

the working port, with fishing vessels bringing in the day’s

catch, and the comings and goings of the leisure boats from

the marina.

The house is a short walk from the town centre with its

excellent shops, bars and restaurants. Contemporary

additions to this spacious and flexible family home include

a new integrated kitchen, a central vacuuming system

and new carpets. There are however still period details

in abundance, including wainscot panelling and box sash

windows. The house has a large private courtyard garden

and – unusually so close to Weymouth centre - a double

garage situated nearby. The property is offered to the

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GREYSTONES

Architecturally designed by Dorset’s celebrated Arts and

Crafts architect Walmsley Lewis, this stunning detached

stone built four bedroom property is set within the most

exquisite formal and kitchen gardens of considerable

proportions.

A quiet cul-de-sac location is the perfect setting for this

character property set under a distinctive eau-de-nil Dutch

glazed roof. Replete with Walmsley Lewis signatures to

include art deco fireplaces, original stone floors and curved

ceilings, a triple aspect sitting room with fabulous garden

views opens onto the garden room with doors leading to

the patio garden in keeping with the fluidity of movement

through the house that typifies its design concept.

The dining room shares this delightful garden aspect while a

kitchen, utility area and butler’s room complete the ground

floor accommodation. Upstairs, a Juliet balcony on the

hallway and excellent storage lead to a charming master

bedroom served by a balcony overlooking the gardens, the

symmetry of which is mirrored in the second bedroom. A

garage and plentiful private parking are useful additions.


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STROUDLEY CRESCENT

This fine four double bedroom executive detached property

on Stroudley Crescent occupies an elevated plot in a popular

residential location; its position maximises both country

and coastal views in a magnificent sweeping panorama.

Approached via a private driveway, the interior makes

the most of unrivalled sightlines; the sitting room takes in

far-reaching sea views with the cliffs at Bowleaze Coveway

in the foreground while the dining room connects to an

exterior patio that maximises exposure to the glorious

country views over Sutton Poyntz.

A bespoke kitchen, separate utility room and study complete

the accommodation at ground level while a grandly

proportioned master en-suite with stunning views and a

dressing area is an absolute delight. A garage and off-road

parking are further advantages.

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Set in approximately 1⁄4 acre with a stunning walled garden,

in the sought after village of Osmington, this charming

property occupies a quiet setting in the village centre.

Immaculately presented throughout, this family home also

offers a host of contemporary touches to include a well-

equipped modern kitchen with a walk-in larder.

Close at hand are the useful additions of a utility and boot

room; ideal storage spaces for those with children or pets

or both! Three generous reception rooms offer a spacious

footprint that is reflected upstairs where of particular

note is a very spacious master en-suite which is an

absolute delight affording charming views of Osmington

parish church.

A well appointed family bathroom serves the remaining

bedrooms while a double garage and boat storage is

encircled by delightful and established front and

rear gardens.


BELFIELD PARK DRIVE

This beautifully-presented 1930s, three-bedroom detached

house is in the highly desirable Belfield Park Drive. This

characterful home includes many original features, including

solid oak floors, picture rails and timber-panelled doors. A

generous triple aspect sitting room with bay window boasts

bespoke oak shelving and cupboards either side of a stone

hearth housing a wood-burning stove.

A sun room has views across the garden. The timber kitchen

has a dining space and separate utility room. On the first

floor, a large en-suite master bedroom includes a dressing

area, built-in wardrobes and a balcony with views of the

garden and distant sea glimpses. The second bedroom has

a Juliet balcony with sea views. Surrounded by a pretty

lawned garden with mature trees and shrubs, this family

home has the advantage of a garage and private parking.


BOWLEAZE COVEWAY

Opulence abounds throughout this spectacular beachside

residence with its high-end kitchen replete with branded

appliances and four excellently appointed bedrooms. The

sitting room is a generous open space concluding at the

front elevation in a set of folding doors that open out onto a

decked area immediately abutting the beach.

The master en-suite is ideally suited to those for whom

decadence is imperative. A Jacuzzi bath adds a touch of

welcome extravagance while a seaward balcony offers

perhaps one of the finest views of the sea imaginable.

Arranged over three floors, the exterior is contemporary

and low-maintenance to included private gated parking,

a single garage and a series of flower borders supporting

structural plantings.

Access to the beach is on the doorstep as are the many

watersports opportunities on offer in the immediate

vicinity. Bowleaze Coveway is also served by excellent local

amenities and from the property, a short walk leads to the

South West Coast path where stunning views of the Jurassic

Coast can be enjoyed throughout the year.


WOODCOMBE HOUSE

This impressive modern home is in a set back position on

the popular Coombe Valley Road. Woodcombe House is

set on the fringes of the valley’s open countryside, famed

for its plentiful walks, local history, ancient tumuli and

earthworks. But it is also close to shops, a medical centre

and hairdresser. For sports lovers, Came Down Golf Club is a

short and picturesque drive over the ridge.

In its current configuration, Woodcombe House has

four bedrooms, three en-suite, two reception rooms, a

contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom

and first floor balcony. Subject to the relevant planning

regulations, there is scope to create a separate self-

contained annexe. Highlights include the house’s position

and its luxurious master bedroom. A shared driveway leads

to additional parking within the low maintenance garden

and there is also a double garage.


REDCLIFF VIEW

World class panoramic sea and coastal views are on offer

from the principal rooms of this uniquely designed and

configured four double bedroom property situated in a quiet

cul-de-sac on the fringes of Weymouth.

The four bedrooms are situated at lower ground level,

three of which enjoy immediate access to a substantial

rear garden and patio area making the most of its

glorious seaward aspect. A master en-suite is especially

well-appointed to include a double shower cubicle. Both

reception spaces open out to an extravagant balcony that

traverses the width of the property with a spiral staircase

leading down to ground level. From the interior and exterior

of these spaces, outstanding views are on offer throughout

the seasons. A spacious workshop with room for activities

provides additional storage and there is off-road parking for

approximately four vehicles.


OSMUND COTTAGE

Constructed approximately 35 years ago of Purbeck stone,

this truly outstanding detached cottage sits in a pretty rural

position in this sought after Dorset village of Osmington.

A delightful sitting room replete with timber beams is

gentrified by a solid stone fireplace housing an open fire.

A south-facing dining room with exposed stone walls and

patio doors leading to the garden makes this an ideal

place to dine and imbibe the pleasant views. The kitchen

is well-equipped while a separate utility room provides a

useful addition at ground level. To the first floor a master

en-suite enjoys views of the village and surrounding

countryside while two further bedrooms are served by a

family bathroom.

The property benefits from ample parking and a double car

port that includes a workshop area. In addition, a southerly

established garden enclosed by fencing and stone walling

affords privacy and houses a stone outhouse.


COOMBE VALLEY ROAD

Set in approximately 1⁄4 acre, this substantial four bedroom

property with master en-suite is situated on Coombe Valley

Road and enjoys proximity to outstanding local amenities,

bus routes and to glorious walks across some of Dorset’s

most ancient landscape to include hill forts and earth works

littering fields that lead down to the cliffs at Bowleaze

Coveway. Close to excellent schools, the property sits in a

level plot to include both a front and extensive enclosed rear

garden; ideal for the recreational needs of a growing family

to include a timber shed, summerhouse and greenhouse

with large central lawn. The property is smartly presented

throughout to include a modern well-equipped kitchen

and enjoys the advantages of two reception rooms and an

integral single garage. There is also plentiful off-road parking

in a long private driveway that sets the property well back

from the road.


OCEAN VIEW

This four-bedroom house is part of an elegant Victorian

terrace just yards from Weymouth beach. Built in 1901

with brick elevations under a slate roof, Ocean View has

been tastefully modernised. Its grand bay windows and

a first-floor balcony afford unrivalled views of the World

Heritage Coastline and Weymouth Bay.

Inside, there are stripped wooden floors and an open-plan

kitchen and living area. There is a separate utility room and

a spacious home office area.

The four double bedrooms are laid out over two floors; a

family bathroom on each storey adequately serves them.

From all rooms, large windows and glazed exterior doors

maximise both natural light and views.

There is car parking for 2/3 cars and a single garage.

Overlooking the sea is a private walled garden with

a gate leading directly to the promenade.


HARBOURSIDE HOUSE

Situated in Weymouth’s fashionable Harbourside and

affording uninterrupted views of the working port, this fine

five double bedroom four storey Grade II Listed Georgian

town house with separate one bedroom annexe presents an

opportunity for potential income in addition to residential

accommodation.

A first floor sitting room maximises the sightlines across

the harbour and out to sea, best enjoyed from a window

seat that is set into the arc of the bay window. An extensive

contemporary kitchen affords opportunities for formal

dining and from this space, doors open onto a courtyard

garden where al-fresco dining can be enjoyed.

The master bedroom affords outstanding sea views while

additional bedrooms benefit from original fireplaces and

plentiful in-built storage. The annexe accommodation

overlooking the inner courtyard provides a bedroom,

kitchen, bathroom and sitting room and can be entered

independently from the main dwelling.


ALLBERRY GARDENS

Properties rarely come onto the market in this private,

gated development in Preston. This five-bedroom detached

house occupies a generous corner plot, with south and west-

facing gardens which are ideal for savouring the last drop of

the day’s sunshine!

The interior is well-proportioned, with a sitting room, a

large conservatory - currently used as a dining and second

reception room - and a study and family/games room. All

five bedrooms - three are en-suite - have built-in wardrobes,

and all overlook the gardens or towards Portland and

Portland Harbour. The master bedroom is luxuriously

appointed with a dressing area and bathroom. There is a

useful upstairs utility room. A substantial driveway and

double garage with rear workroom complete this ideally-

appointed, modern family home.


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