Property description
Description & Location
South House is a substantial eight bedroom property dating from the early 19th century. The property boasts extensive accommodation with well proportioned rooms, high ceilings, sash windows and ornamental architraves. The property has large gardens to the south and west and ample parking together with a double garage. The house is situated in the picturesque village of Piddletrenthide, just 7 miles north of Dorchester, within the Piddle Valley. There is a primary school, village shop and post office, and a number of reputable local pubs. The surrounding countryside is well served by foot and bridle paths. Dorchester and Sherborne both offer good shopping, educational and leisure amenities as well as main line train stations to London Waterloo (2 hr 46 mins).
Accommodation
The ground floor comprises:
MAIN ENTRANCE HALL with doors leading to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM17'11 x 15'4
With bespoke fitted units and AGA
SITTING ROOM17'10 x 15'7
With open fire and large bay window
DINING ROOM17'9 x 15'6
With open fire place and double aspect sash windows
FAMILY ROOM15'0 x 11'10
A good sized third reception room
STUDY
With views of the garden11'5 x 11
The back hall leads to BOOT ROOM, CLOAKROOM, BOILER ROOM, UILITY ROOM and internal access to the DOUBLE GARAGE
CELLAR14'6 x 9'7
The first floor comprises:
MASTER SUITE22'1 x 15'8
Comprising Master Bedroom with large bay window and built in wardrobe space, dressing area and ensuite bathroom
2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS17'10 x 15'9 and 15'0 x 12'9
1 SINGLE BEDROOM15'9 x 7'1
BATHROOM
White suite comprising bath, separate shower cubical, WC and hand basin
The second floor comprises:
4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
All well proportioned rooms in the eaves of the house
BATHROOM
White suite comprising bath, WC and hand basin
OUTSIDE
There are extensive gardens to the south and west mainly laid to lawn, with ample parking, double garage and courtyard. The River Piddle runs along the west boundary.
There are also additional stables and paddocks available by negotiation.
Services
The property is heated via oil-fired central heating. The house is served by mains electric, mains water and privatedrainage.
Terms
The rent is £3,500 per calendar month, payable monthly in advance, exclusive of council tax and all utilities.
A holding deposit of £805 is payable to secure the property (see further details and conditions in our fee summary) and
£4030 is payable as a security deposit.
Restrictions
Pets by negotiation.
Availability
The property is available now.
EPC
Energy Performance rating E51.
Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment through Fowler Fortescue
Key features
8 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Double Garage , Large Garden , Parking ,
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- 5,425 sq ft504 sq m
- Monthly price
- £3500
- Weekly price
- £808
- Available from
- 7/1/2026
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at South House, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester.