Detached house for sale in Overton Island, Dorchester, Dorset DT2

This spacious, seven-bedroom holiday house in Dorset is tucked away in the corner of a design-led, family-run community of holiday homes set on a private nature reserve of over 500 acres. Developed with sustainability and living within nature in mind, the site is centred around a lake, with an extensive range of activities available for residents’ use, including a spa, outdoor pool, adventure playground, tennis court and gym. Under the guidance of an interior designer, the house has been decorated in neutral tones and a soft material palette, with wonderfully bright living space extending to over 2,900 sqft across three storeys, and rear gardens complete with a private jetty.

Please note: This house is registered as a holiday home on a designated holiday park and cannot be occupied full-time or let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

The Tour

The house is clad with contemporary weather-burnished cedar boards. Entry is via a pretty shingle path to the front porch, which is roomy enough to house shoes and coats.

From here is the open-plan kitchen, which has been smartly finished with integrated appliances and a large island. Muted green cabinetry forms an L-shape and is offset by crisp white worktops. A dining area is arranged opposite, in front of one of three sets of sliding glass doors that open to the lakeside terrace. The stunning view framed by this glazing acts as a backdrop to the internal living spaces.

Just around the corner is the living room, which is warmed by a wood burner in the cooler months. There is also a family room on this floor with a TV, as well as a handy WC and plenty of storage space.

Four generous bedrooms are dotted across the first floor, one with a large en suite and three with access to a balcony with pretty views. The family bathroom has a free-standing bath and modern brass fittings and furnishes.

A snug lies on the second floor, with two more bedrooms set in the eaves here. There is also a shower room and a utility room on this level.

To the front of the house, there is private parking for three cars and an electric charging station on the estate. In addition, there is also a generous provision of space for boat storage, bikes and paddleboards.

Outside Space

There is a natural flow toward the rear of the house, which faces out onto the lakeside and private jetty. A deep, decked patio runs alongside the living space and is accessed via three large sliding doors, with plenty of space for entertaining, sunbathing and summer dining. Across the water lies a second private garden, with a jetty and decking.

On the first floor is a balcony, with direct entry from three of the four bedrooms on this storey. This spot is a brilliantly tranquil spot well-placed for yoga or an atmospheric morning coffee. A hot water outdoor shower is a considered addition for washing off sand after a day exploring the Jurassic Coast.

The Area

The Greenhouse is set within the Silverlake, a design-led, family-run community of holiday houses on a private nature reserve of over 500 acres. Formerly an RAF site, it has been developed with sustainability and living within nature in mind. Centred around a calming lake, Silverlake has an extensive range of outstanding activities to enjoy, including a spa, outdoor pool, adventure playground, tennis court and gym. Bikes and paddleboards can be hired. Unesco World Heritage Site the Jurassic Coast is only slightly further afield, around 25 minutes’ drive away.

Silverlake is near the historic market town of Dorchester, known as ‘Casterbridge’ in the novels of Thomas Hardy. The town is home to the cottage where he wrote ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’, which is now a National Trust site. For other cultural endeavours, Sculpture by the Lakes has over 120 pieces of sculpture set on 26 acres alongside the River Frome.

There are several independent shops and restaurants in Dorchester and Poundbury. Local favourites include The Cornish Bakery, The Square Bistro and The Poet Laureate pub. The grandly appointed, three-story Duchess of Cornwall Inn is a dog-friendly spot with a delightful suntrap terrace.

Dorchester South runs trains to London Waterloo in approximately two hours and 30 minutes. The A354 connects with the national motorway, with Exeter Airport the closest option for flights.

Council Tax Band: F

Service Charge: £4786.29 +VAT per annum which includes management, maintenance and repair of all communal areas including lakes, pathways, etc as well as use of all facilities, and on-site security.