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Came, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 5 bed detached house for sale
Came, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2
£2,500,000
Came, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2
£2,500,000
Price History
Initial price | £3,200,000 |
18/06/24 | £2,850,000 |
10/11/24 | £2,750,000 |
15/03/25 | £2,500,000 |
Price Change | -21.88% |
Description
This beautifully restored Old Rectory and Coach House, built in the 1830s by John Nash, is a historic Grade II listed property that has been meticulously refurbished to provide a modern home while retaining its original features. The property has a rich literary history, having been a favorite retreat of notable British literary figures such as Alfred Lord Tennyson, Thomas Hardy, Siegfried Sassoon, and TE Lawrence. The house features cob and stone walls, flagstone floors, decorative windows, and bioethanol fireplaces, and has spacious characterful accommodation over two floors. The property is set in 1.67 acres of beautiful gardens, including a walled garden, kitchen garden, and orchard, and is located in open countryside just outside the County town of Dorchester. The Coach House provides additional accommodation, including a sitting room, bedroom, and bathroom. The property is within easy driving distance of Dorchester's town center, with its range of shops, business facilities, and recreational amenities, as well as good sporting and recreational facilities locally.