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Charminster, Dorchester, DT2 7

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Stunning Semi-Detached Barn Conversion
  • Four Double Bedrooms (Two On First Floor / Two On Ground Floor)
  • Open Plan Kitchen With Vaulted Ceiling
  • Four Bathroom (2x Ensuite Bedrooms)
  • Spacious Rear Garden
  • Lounge With Wood Burning Stove
  • Views Towards Golf Course
  • Allocated Parking
  • Exclusive Private Development Location
  • Utility Room

Description

Shire Cottage, Charminster, Dorchester, DT2

Nestled within a small and exclusive private development on the outskirts of Charminster, this stunning four bedroom semi-detached barn conversion offers a perfect blend of character charm and modern living, with countryside views stretching across open fields towards Wolfedale Golf Course.

Beautifully extended and maintained to a high standard throughout, the property provides generous and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. Upon entering, a welcoming entrance hall leads through to the heart of the home — an impressive open plan kitchen and living space. The kitchen is a standout feature, boasting vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a comprehensive range of fitted units, breakfast bar, and a range-style cooker, all complemented by patio doors opening onto the rear garden.

The adjoining lounge area is equally inviting, featuring a woodburning stove with slate hearth, wooden flooring, and further patio doors that flood the space with natural light while providing seamless access to the garden — ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.

The ground floor continues to impress with two well-proportioned double bedrooms, serviced by two contemporary bath/shower rooms, offering flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. A separate utility room provides additional storage and practicality.

Upstairs, the character of the barn conversion continues with two further double bedrooms, both benefitting from their own en-suite facilities. The principal bedroom enjoys a Juliette balcony, built-in wardrobes, and elevated views, while the second bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe, creating ideal private retreats.

Externally, the property enjoys a generous rear garden arranged over multiple levels. A patio area spans the width of the property, perfect for outdoor dining, with steps leading to a well-maintained lawn, flower beds, vegetable patch, and log store. The upper section of the garden offers particularly attractive views across neighbouring countryside and towards the golf course.

To the front, there is a paved approach leading to a shingle parking area, alongside a communal garden space. The property further benefits from an allocated parking space, with additional off-road parking available.

Situated just a short distance from Dorchester, this exceptional home combines rural tranquillity with convenient access to local amenities, making it an ideal choice for families, professionals, or those seeking a lifestyle property.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-04-09

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
66 D
81 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Superfast · available to 18% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Limited NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Damers First School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    475
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Prince of Wales School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    156
    Type
    Community school
  • Manor Park Church of England First School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    396
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Dorchester Middle School2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    527
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Thomas Hardye School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    2,014
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dorset Studio School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    332
    Type
    Studio schools
  • St Osmund's Church of England Middle School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown4.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Dorchester, Dorchester1.3 miles
Lidl Dorchester, Dorchester1.3 miles
Sainsburys Dorchester Local, Dorchester1.6 miles

GP surgery

Poundbury Doctors Surgery1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.6 miles

Hospital

Dorset County Hospital1.7 miles

Green space

Play Space569 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Dorchester West Rail Station1.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Broken Cross780 metres

Typical drive times

Bridport25 min · 16 miles
Weymouth19 min · 10 miles
Chickerell21 min · 11 miles
Dorchester6 min · 1.9 miles
Salisbury (city)1 hr 3 min · 43 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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