Nottington, Weymouth
- Land size
- 1.61 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Substantial detached chalet bungalow in grounds of approximately 1.61 acres ( 0.65 ha )
- Attractive semi rural location
- Set back from the lane with ample parking and attached garage
- Countryside views
- Three reception rooms
- Four bedrooms
- Rare opportunity in sought after position
Description
An extended detached chalet bungalow situated in gardens of around 1.61 acres (.65 HA), providing versatile accommodation across two floors and set within a highly desirable semi-rural location in the village of Nottington.
The Property - Individually built in 1947 and under the same ownership for over 50 years, Lark Rise is rare opportunity to acquire an substantial chalet bungalow set in private and secluded gardens.
Gated access leads to a covered entrance with tiled flooring and front door into a welcoming hallway with parquet flooring and spiral stairs to the first floor. Three reception rooms comprise a double aspect dining room with French doors to the rear garden, L shaped sitting room with woodburning stove, doors to the garden and double doors opening into a library.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards with built in double oven and grill, four ring hob and extractor hood and floor mounted oil fired boiler. A side door leads to a conservatory with access to a utility room and WC. There are two double bedrooms with front aspect bay windows. The main bedroom is particularly spacious with an en-suite bathroom. The family bathroom is also on the ground floor with a tile enclosed bath and shower over.
On the first floor is a spacious reception area ideal as a study with access to two bedrooms with one overlooking the rear garden and the second bedroom enjoying front aspect country views.
Outside - Wrought iron gates from the lane lead onto a brick paved driveway providing ample off road parking and leading to an attached tandem length garage with power and lighting and doors opening to the rear garden. The front garden is lawned and stocked with a range of shrub borders and stone front boundary wall.
The rear gardens are delightful and a particular feature, extending just over 1.6 acres and enjoying a wonderful secluded and peaceful setting for the property. Immediately adjoining the rear is a concrete terrace with store and woodstore to the side, leading onto extensive lawned gardens with central paved sun terrace, all stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, potting shed, summerhouse and two timber garden sheds. Towards the far end of the garden is gated access to the side leading to a large Ash woodland and orchard. There is a further area of orchard having apple, pear and plum trees.
Situation - The picturesque village of Nottington lies on the outskirts of the popular coastal resort of Weymouth.
A wide range of amenities can be found within approximately one mile, including a post office and general store, petrol station, florist, veterinary clinic and sports centre. Both primary and secondary schools are also conveniently located nearby as are three major supermarkets.
Weymouth town centre is approximately two miles away and offers a comprehensive selection of shops, a marina, and a variety of cultural, recreational, and further educational facilities.
The area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for sailing, a range of water sports, and leisurely walks along the sandy beaches and the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.
Upwey mainline railway station is also nearby, providing direct rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
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Services - Mains, electric, drainage and water are connected.
Oil fired central heating.
Broadband - Superfast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Council Tax Band: E (Dorset Council - )
Agents Note - PV Solar panels (battery storage in attic) installed in 2025 and owned outright.
Please note two of the bedrooms form part of a loft conversion in the 1970's. The seller has no paperwork in relation to planning consent or building regulations.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-22
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,614 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
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- 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
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School908 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Radipole Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 437
- Type
- Community school
- Southill Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 212
- Type
- Community school
- Bincombe Valley Primary School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 291
- Type
- Community school
- Chickerell Primary Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 420
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Wey Valley Academy851 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 994
- Type
- Academy converter
- Budmouth Academy Weymouth2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,466
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- All Saints' Church of England Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 598
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Thomas Hardye School4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,014
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dorchester Middle School4.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 527
- 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
Green space
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
Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 30 metres away.
Surface water
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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Symonds & Sampson, Poundbury, Weymouth & South DorsetArchpoint House, 7 Queen Mother Square Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3BY
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