Moreton Road, Dorchester
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4
Description
Occupying a generous plot approaching one acre and enjoying an attractive rural backdrop, this substantial detached home offers an exceptional amount of living space, extensive parking and a versatile layout perfectly suited to modern family life.
The property combines spacious reception rooms, well-proportioned bedrooms and a substantial 2 bedroomed self-contained annexe, creating a home capable of accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from growing families to multi-generational living. EPC Rating D.
Situation - Owermoigne is a charming and sought-after Dorset village nestled within attractive countryside between Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast. Offering a peaceful rural setting, the village benefits from a welcoming community, a historic church and convenient access to nearby amenities. The surrounding area is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, scenic walking and riding routes, and easy access to the coastal destinations of Weymouth, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Excellent road links provide connections to Dorchester, Wareham and beyond, making Owermoigne an ideal location for those seeking a balance of country living and accessibility.
Description - The accommodation is centred around a welcoming entrance hall which leads through to a superb sitting room featuring a wood-burning stove and delightful views across the gardens. Double doors connect to a further reception room, creating flexible living and entertaining space, while large openings between the rooms enhance the sense of light and flow throughout the ground floor.
The impressive kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home. Beautifully bright and overlooking the garden, it features extensive fitted cabinetry, generous worktop space, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. The dining area enjoys direct access to the terrace, making it ideal for indoor-outdoor living during the warmer months. A separate utility room provides additional storage and practical workspace.
On the ground floor are two spacious double bedrooms, both benefiting from en-suite facilities. The first floor provides two further bedrooms, additional shower room facilities and extensive eaves storage, offering excellent flexibility and future potential.
Externally, the property occupies an impressive plot approaching one acre, and enjoys a wonderful balance of privacy, space and countryside surroundings. The extensive driveway, detached garage, workshop and large lawned gardens combine to create a property that offers both practicality and lifestyle appeal in equal measure. The gardens are a particular feature, wrapping around the property and offering large areas of lawn, mature trees, established planting and open views across neighbouring countryside. A generous terrace adjoins the rear of the house, providing an ideal setting for entertaining, family gatherings and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. A standout feature of the property is the attached annexe, offering exceptionally well-proportioned accommodation.
Designed with both comfort and independence in mind, the annexe centres around an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. Filled with natural light from multiple aspects and enjoying direct access to the garden, this versatile room provides ample space for both everyday living and entertaining.
The kitchen is well equipped with extensive storage and worktop space, while the generous sitting area creates a welcoming environment with views over the surrounding gardens and countryside beyond.
The ground floor further benefits from a spacious double bedroom and a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring a full-sized bath and accessible wet-room style flooring.
On the first floor, a second bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with fitted storage and attractive outlooks across the grounds.
Connected to the main residence whilst retaining a strong sense of independence, the annexe offers a rare degree of flexibility.
Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
Tel:
Council tax bands
House is F
Annexe is A.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband - At the time of the listing, standard and superfast broadband are available.
Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider.
For up-to-date information please visit
Flood Risk - Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating.
Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance.
Please visit the below website to check this.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-24
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,667 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Superfast · available to 40% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Frome Valley CofE First School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 141
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Broadmayne First School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Community school
- Bovington Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Puddletown Church of England First School4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 134
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Dorset Studio School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 332
- Type
- Studio schools
- St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 714
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dorchester Middle School5.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 527
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Thomas Hardye School5.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,014
- Type
- Academy converter
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026
Listing agent
Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester
24 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SU
Contact Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester
24 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SU
View agent profile








