5 bed Detached

Christopher C Batten

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£725,000

5 bed Detached

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BR/BA:

5 BR, 3 BA

Location:

Uppington, Dorset

Description:

A beautifully presented 5 bedroom, 3 storey detached country home SET ON A SUPERB SITE WITH FORMAL LANDSCAPED GARDENS, INCLUDING A STREAM, OF JUST OVER 1 ACRE.Originally built in the 1970s, Hill House has been substantially extended, updated and refurbished in recent years, to provide spacious family accommodation extending to about 3000 square feet.

Description
A beautifully presented 5 bedroom, 3 storey detached country home SET ON A SUPERB SITE WITH FORMAL LANDSCAPED GARDENS, INCLUDING A STREAM, OF JUST OVER 1 ACRE.

Originally built in the 1970s, Hill House has been substantially extended, updated and refurbished in recent years, to provide spacious family accommodation extending to about 3000 square feet.

The property is situated in an idyllic rural location, on the fringe of Hinton Martell village, about 5 miles north of Wimborne. The adjacent villages and hamlets offer picturesque countryside, and the village of Furzehill has a busy post office/general stores and The Stocks Inn. The major towns of Poole and Bournemouth are within about 30 minutes' drive.

Hill House is in excellent decorative condition, benefits from oil central heating, UPVC double glazing and solid oak flooring to all principal ground floor rooms and is offered for sale with NO FORWARD CHAIN.

From the driveway, 3 brick steps lead up to a large, granite terrace (with wrought iron balustrade) overlooking the garden.

COVERED ENTRANCE WAY:

Tiled floor.

LARGE RECEPTION HALL:

Solid oak flooring. Under stairs storage cupboard.

CLOAKROOM:

Low level WC. Winged wash hand basin (with gold and chrome taps). Cupboards beneath. Wall mirror with pelmet, downlighters and shaver socket. Solid oak flooring.

SITTING ROOM:

Pair of double glazed casement doors to the terrace and rear garden. Solid oak flooring. A spacious, dual aspect room with fine views over the gardens and surrounding farmland.

LOUNGE:

Marble open fireplace with raised hearth and inset fire. Solid oak flooring. Pair of double glazed sliding doors to the terrace, with a superb outlook over the gardens.

DINING ROOM:

Solid oak flooring. Overlooking the gardens.

STUDY

SUPERB KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM:

Inset 1.5 bowl sink unit (with mixer tap and waste disposal unit). Excellent range of post formed work surfaces. Comprehensive range of base cupboards and drawers. 2 wine racks. Basket drawers. Corner shelf units. Breakfast bar. Wall units (with cornice and pelmet finish) including 4 glass-fronted display cabinets (with recessed lighting). Concealed worktop lighting. Partly tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Belling DB90 electric range cooker (with 2 ovens, 4 ceramic hobs and a warming plate). Wide extractor unit. Integrated larder fridge, drawer freezer and dishwasher. Space for table and chairs. Downlighters. Double doors to the reception hallway.

LAUNDRY ROOM:

Inset stainless steel sink unit (with mixer tap). Work surfaces. Space for washing machine and dryer. Floor standing oil fired boiler. Ceramic tiled floor. Matching wall tiles. Built-in broom/storage cupboard. Door to outside. Electric meters.

GARDENER'S CLOAKROOM:

Low level WC. Coat hanging area.

From the reception hallway, a winding spindle staircase (with a polished ash hand rail) to;

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:

Picture window overlooking the rear balcony, garden and farmland. Airing cupboard (with hot water cylinder).

MASTER BEDROOM:

A light, dual aspect room, with a superb outlook over the gardens and beyond, towards Shaftesbury. Excellent range of 5 full height built-in wardrobes. Pair of double glazed sliding doors to;

BALCONY:

Paved floor. Wrought iron balustrade.

EN SUITE DRESSING ROOM:

4 full height wardrobes (with 2 full height mirrored doors). Door to;

REAR BALCONY:

Paved floor. Wrought iron balustrade. Fine view over the rear garden and farmland beyond.

LUXURY EN SUITE BATHROOM:

Double-ended bath with panelled side, gold and chrome mixer and hand spray attachment, and tiled surround. Pair of winged wash hand basins set in a pedestal with cupboards and drawers beneath. Bidet. Low level WC. Half tiled walls (with dado tiles). Downlighters. Quality flooring.

BEDROOM TWO:

Fitted headboard and matching bedside cupboards. Archway to;

EN SUITE DRESSING ROOM:

4 full height wardrobes (2 with mirrored doors). Matching dressing table with drawers.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM:

3-quarter tiled shower cubicle with glass door, electric shower and hand spray attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low level WC. Half tiled walls (with dado tiles). Downlighters. Extractor.

BEDROOM THREE:

Overlooking the front garden

BEDROOM FOUR:

Built-in mirror-fronted full height double wardrobe (with sliding doors). Recessed storage cupboard. Fitted bedhead.

Straight stairs to;

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:

3 built-in wardrobes/storage cupboards. Door to a large, walk-in roof storage area.

BEDROOM FIVE:

Velux style rooflight with views over farmland.

OUTSIDE:

The house is approached from the road via a private lane, over which Hill House has right of way. There are two separate accesses from the lane. High timber security gates lead into a gravelled courtyard.

OPEN-FRONTED, DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE:

Of timber construction, with panelled sides, a timber clad gable and a high, small plain tiled ridged roof.

THE REAR GARDEN:

Attractively landscaped. 2 lawns. Central paved pathway. Paved terracing. Timber shed. Enclosed by hedgerows and close boarded fencing. Mature apple trees. Established shrub line. Exterior water tap. Raised, planted shingle bed, with brick retaining wall. Low profile oil storage tank. Wrought iron trades gate giving access to the main driveway. This area is accessible via a 5-bar gate off the lane, which leads to a red tarmac courtyard, with a single carport. Willow tree. Rose beds. Steps lead up to a large granite terrace (with wrought iron balustrade). FINE VIEW OVER THE MAIN GARDEN AREA. Tiled steps lead down to the garden.

GARDEN ROOM/STUDIO:

Solid oak flooring. This room is lined, and has light and power. Pair of glazed doors (with screens) to the garden. Purbeck stone steps lead down to the main garden area.

MAIN GARDEN AREA:

Enjoys a westerly aspect and offers complete privacy. Large, undulating lawn, interspersed with a wide variety of trees, including blue cedar, willow, chestnut, oak and birch. Established hydrangeas and many other shrubs. 2 bridges run across a free flowing stream. The garden has been terraced, leading down to the stream.

SIDE GARDEN:

Brick retaining walls and hedgerows. Additional terrace.

From Wimborne, proceed north on the B3078 Cranborne Road. After 4 miles, having just passed the left hand turning to Witchampton, turn right, signposted to Hinton Martell. Proceed through the village, past the fountain, and up a steep hill towards Uppington. Hill House can be found on the left hand side.

Outside, there is large garaging, carports, and a garden room/studio beneath the main terrace.

Nearby schools include Dumpton Preparatory School at Furzehill, St James Primary School at Gaunts Common and Canford School at Canford Magna.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

3,000 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Dishwasher, Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage, Washer Dryer

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01202 841171

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