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£850,000

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

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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.

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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.
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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,666 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£850,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,584 / acre
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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
64 D
88 B

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

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

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Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; 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.

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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Warmwell Road, Crossways, Dorset1.1 miles
Spar - Appleby's Preston Road, Preston, Dorset4.7 miles
Spar Preston Road, Preston, Dorset4.8 miles

GP surgery

The Wellbridge Practice4.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots4.4 miles

Hospital

Bmi The Winterbourne Hospital5.2 miles

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

Getting Around

Nearest station

Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Warmwell Holiday Park0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Wareham21 min · 12 miles
Weymouth22 min · 10 miles
Chickerell26 min · 11 miles
Dorchester15 min · 7.7 miles
Salisbury (city)1 hr 4 min · 40 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.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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