Weymouth, Dorset

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: DOMVS - Weymouth Phone: 01305 248951

Occupying an elevated position with wonderful views across the Fleet, this substantial detached home offers an impressive amount of space and a particularly versatile layout. Set within approximately 0.38 acres, it combines generous reception rooms and five bedrooms with established gardens, ample parking and a private heated swimming pool. A further advantage of the property is its air source heat pumps, complemented by solar panels, providing the house with modern renewable-energy technology.<br/><br/>From the outset, the character of the house is apparent. An entrance porch opens into the RECEPTION HALL, where original timber floorboards set the tone and doors lead to the principal ground-floor rooms.<br/><br/>The SITTING ROOM is an exceptionally spacious room, centred around a stone fireplace with timber mantle and with plenty of room for several seating areas. Its southerly aspect takes full advantage of the outlook, while doors lead through to the CONSERVATORY, providing a further place to sit and enjoy views over the garden, swimming pool and towards the Fleet beyond.<br/><br/>There are two further reception rooms. The FAMILY ROOM, currently arranged as a study, is a generously proportioned and adaptable space with an attractive polished stone fireplace, while the DINING ROOM adjoins the kitchen and enjoys another particularly lovely outlook.<br/><br/>The double-aspect KITCHEN is a good-sized room fitted with lime-washed timber cabinetry and integrated appliances including a double eye-level oven, induction hob and dishwasher. A door provides convenient access outside.<br/><br/>Also on the ground floor is a UTILITY ROOM, with sink and drainer, worktop, space for two appliances, useful under-stairs storage and access to the rear garden. A separate CLOAKROOM completes the accommodation on this level.<br/><br/>Stairs rise to the FIRST FLOOR, where the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is an impressive room with a spacious ENSUITE BATHROOM, incorporating a bath, bidet, separate shower and built-in storage.<br/><br/>BEDROOM TWO is another excellent double room, with built-in storage. BEDROOM THREE is also a double room, with built-in storage and lovely views: both these bedrooms have attractive fireplaces. BEDROOM FOUR is a single bedroom.<br/><br/>The FAMILY BATHROOM has both a bath and separate shower, together with a wash-hand basin and there is an adjacent separate CLOAKROOM.<br/><br/>The accommodation continues onto the SECOND FLOOR, adding considerable flexibility to the house. BEDROOM FIVE has built-in storage, and outstanding views towards the Fleet; it connects via a short flight of stairs to a substantial LOFT ROOM, providing excellent additional space for a home office, games room, hobbies or teenagers. Subject to any necessary consents, this upper floor also offers potential to create a more self-contained suite if required.<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE:<br/>Please note the sale of this property is subject to a Grant of Probate.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/> The house sits within approximately 0.38 acres, with a private driveway providing considerable OFF-ROAD PARKING in addition to the GARAGE. There is an EV charge point and Tesla Powerwall battery.<br/><br/>To the front, an expanse of lawn is framed by mature hedging and trees, giving the house a high degree of privacy from the road.<br/><br/>The rear garden makes the most of the property's elevated setting. A broad patio immediately adjoining the house provides an excellent area for outdoor dining and entertaining, overlooking the HEATED SWIMMING POOL below and with far-reaching views towards the Fleet.<br/><br/>Beyond the pool, the remainder of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, creating a generous and open outside space.<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/> Wyke Road is a particularly convenient setting on the western side of Weymouth, within approximately a mile of the picturesque harbour and its wide choice of independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Local schooling includes Holy Trinity, while everyday amenities are also within easy reach.<br/><br/>For those who enjoy the outdoors, the location is especially appealing. The Fleet Lagoon, Chesil Beach and the Rodwell Trail provide superb walking and cycling, with dramatic sea and countryside scenery along this stretch of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.<br/><br/>Nearby Portland Harbour and the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy offer an exceptional range of sailing and water sports, while Weymouth's sandy beach, railway station and town centre are all readily accessible.<br/><br/>It is the combination of substantial accommodation, generous grounds and the property's elevated outlook towards the Fleet that makes this such an unusual home within Weymouth.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/> Use what3words.com to navigate to the exact spot. Search using: <a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/moss.liver.harder">moss.liver.harder</a>