5 bed Detached

Christopher C Batten

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£825,000

5 bed Detached

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BR/BA:

5 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Witchampton, Dorset

Description:

Abbey Farmhouse is a delightful 5 bedroom detached Grade II listed village home, extending to about 3,500 sq ft, that formed part of the Crichel Estate until it was sold in 1992.STANDING ON A SUPERB ELEVATED SITE OF ABOUT 0.4 OF AN ACRE WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OVER WITCHAMPTON AND ADJACENT FARMLAND.

Description
Abbey Farmhouse is a delightful 5 bedroom detached Grade II listed village home, extending to about 3,500 sq ft, that formed part of the Crichel Estate until it was sold in 1992.

STANDING ON A SUPERB ELEVATED SITE OF ABOUT 0.4 OF AN ACRE WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OVER WITCHAMPTON AND ADJACENT FARMLAND.

Originally a Dorset Longhouse, Abbey Farmhouse has attractive brick and rendered elevations, under a small tiled gabled ridge roof with two tall brick chimneys.

Dating back originally to the 17th century, the house was substantially extended in 1773. The property is a Grade II listed building and is situated in the conservation village of Witchampton. The house offers much character and charm with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, inglenook fireplace, dado panelling and window shutters, some flagstone and exposed timber floors. Outside, there is garaging and a stable block. The gardens, with its lovely old brick retaining wall, faces south and west and has delightful rolling lawns with well stocked borders.

COVERED ENTRANCE WAY:

Brick steps, brick piers and down timbers. Painted front door with coloured glass panels leads to the -

LARGE RECEPTION HALL:

From the door, there are flagstones and two steps that lead to the Main Hallway. Exposed old pine boards. Exposed ceiling timber. Understairs storage cupboard. Door to main courtyard.

DINING ROOM:

Victorian cast iron fireplace with inset tiles, raised basket with canopy, marble hearth and timber mantel. Exposed ceiling timber. Wall light points. Leaded cast iron windows with shutters. Fine view over Lower Street and farmland beyond.

STUDY:

Attractive bay window overlooking the gardens. Door to outside.

From the Reception Hall, a door leads to the -

SITTING ROOM:

Wide inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam over. Concealed second staircase to the first floor. Fine view over Lower Street and farmland beyond.

SUPERB KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:

A feature of the house. Hand painted, hand built framed kitchen comprising Shaws Classic twin butlers sink with a pewter and ceramic mixer tap and filter tap with two cupboards beneath. A mixture of polished granite and beech working surfaces with a comprehensive range of base cupboards and drawers beneath. In addition, there is a double food storage cupboard. Two glass fronted china display cabinets with concealed lighting with glass shelves between and spice drawers. The wall units have a cornice and bottom pelmet finish with concealed worktop lighting. Full height three door boiler cupboard housing an oil fired heating boiler. A feature of the kitchen is a wide recess with an oak beam over and an inset oil fired Aga range with two hotplates and four ovens. Miele inset ceramic electric hob adjacent. Within the recess is a brick arch and bread oven. In addition, there is a large central island workstation with granite working surface, cupboards and drawers beneath. Built-in Miele split level fan assisted oven. Flagstone floor. Exposed ceiling timber. Down lighters. THE KITCHEN AREA OVERLOOKS THE GRAVEL COURTYARD. Two arches with walkway to -

FAMILY ROOM:

Triple aspect room with superb views over the adjacent farmland. Exposed ceiling timbers. Wall light points. Built-in larder cupboard.

From the Kitchen, a door leads to the -

REAR UTILITY PORCH:

Butlers sink with beech draining board and mixer tap. Three door framed wall units with cornice and bottom pelmet finish. Limestone tiled floor. Door to -

CLOAKROOM:

Low level WC with concealed cistern and double push flush. Wash hand basin. Limestone tiled floor.

From the Reception Hall, a winding dogleg staircase with a half landing window overlooking the courtyard, leads to -

LONG LANDING:

Built-in double wardrobe.

BEDROOM TWO:

Triple aspect room with two cast iron leaded windows (one having shutters) having superb views over adjacent farmland. Built-in double wardrobe.

SUPERB FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM:

Modern double ended bath with mosaic tiled side, chrome mixer and hand spray shower attachment. Contemporary suspended wash hand basin with two pedestal cupboards beneath. Suspended low level WC with concealed cistern and double push flush. Large walk-in wet shower with fixed glass panel, chrome shower and hand spray shower attachment. Three fully tiled walls. Split level tiled floor with LED lighting. Down lighters.

BEDROOM THREE:

Cast iron leaded windows with a superb outlook over farmland.

BEDROOM FOUR:

An 'L' shaped room with a built-in wardrobe cupboard overlooking the courtyard.

INNER LANDING:

Staircase down to Sitting Room.

BEDROOM ONE:

A magnificent double aspect room with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed 'A' frame, wall timbers and exposed brick wall. Attractive bay window with wrought iron leaded window and magnificent view over adjacent farmland.

LUXURY SHOWER ROOM:

Large double shower cubicle with plate glass door, chrome shower and hand spray shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Suspended bidet and low level WC. Tiled floor. Partly tiled walls. Extractor fan. Fitted wall mirror. Ladder rack towel rail. Down lighters.

From the Landing, a winding staircase leads to the SECOND FLOOR.

BEDROOM FIVE:

A magnificent bedroom with a wealth of exposed 'A' frame timbers and beams.

ATTIC ROOM ONE:

ATTIC ROOM TWO:

OUTSIDE:

A pair of wide 5-bar farm style gates leads into a large gravelled courtyard where there is parking for 7-8 vehicles.

LARGE TIMBER GARAGE/WORKSHOP:

Primarily of timber construction with a pitched timber roof. Space for two vehicles. Electric light and power.

ADJACENT STORE/STABLE BLOCK:

Concrete apron. Oil storage tank.

In addition, there is a -

DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE:

Of brick construction with plain tiled roof. Separate block paved driveway.

THE FRONT GARDEN:

Abbey Farmhouse has a large frontage to Lower Street and is elevated, enclosed by old brick capped walls. The front garden has a single pedestrian gate and is planted with a large variety of climbing roses, roses, herbs and a bay tree.

THE MAIN GARDEN AREA:

The main garden area lies to the west of the house and is enclosed by hedgerows and walling. The garden is arranged as rolling lawns with a large grass bank, interspersed with a variety of trees. Large well planted shrub beds. Raised terrace enclosed by sleepers. THE GARDENS ARE AN OUTSTANDING FEATURE OF THE HOUSE. Second stone terrace outside the Study.

From Wimborne, proceed north on the B3078 for 4 miles and turn left at High Lea, signposted to Witchampton. On entering the village, proceed over the hump-back bridge and turn immediately left into Lower Street. Abbey Farmhouse is immediately on the right hand side.

Situated in the charming conservation village of Witchampton, about 6 miles to the north of Wimborne, easily accessible to the major east Dorset towns of Poole and Bournemouth.

Abbey Farmhouse has a stunning outlook over the adjacent countryside and will appeal to purchasers seeking a superb character home in a unique location.

The house has the benefit of an oil fired heating system, private drainage and mains electricity and water.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

3,500 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Storage

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01202 841171

Posted:

April 28 2011 on Facebook