4 bedroom house

** SOLD STC BY GREENSLADE TAYLOR HUNT **

A deceptively SPACIOUS and CHARMING character home over two floors, set within approx. HALF AN ACRE of grounds with ample parking and a detached garage.

This former coach house boasts a wealth of charming character features and is nestled in idyllic Dorset village of Tincleton. Set in the grounds of Clyffe House, a Grade II listed Victorian Manor House the property occupies an envious and private position. Believed to be constructed in late 1800s this property consists of brick and flint elevations under a slate tile roof, with an extension added to the rear in the mid 2000’s. The entrance to the property is located to the rear, adjacent to the parking area leading into a most useful utility area. The utility area comprises a range of wall mounted and base units, floor to ceiling ladder cupboard, sink with drainer and space for a number of white goods. Some of the many character features are apparent in this area with high vaulted ceilings and attractive exposed wooden beams. Situated off the utility area and behind attractive oak doors is downstairs is a most useful airing/ storage cupboard and downstairs cloakroom with WC and pedestal basin. The principle sitting room also features a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams as well as an inset log burner with stylish black marble hearth. The sitting room also enjoys a double aspect with large sliding doors leading to the rear gardens and parking area. The Kitchen/ dining room again benefits from a stunning vaulted ceiling and access to the gardens. The kitchen comprises a range of wall mounted and base units and finished with contemporary black, marble effect work surfaces. The kitchen area also features a range of modern power points with additional USB fittings. The kitchen dining area is flooded with natural light with double doors opening to the rear terrace and two ceiling fitted Velux windows. The master bedroom is also situated on the ground floor enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear gardens and benefitting from open integrated storage running the length of length of the room with a range of hanging and draw space. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a bath/ shower, with bath, shower basin and WC. A secondary sitting room offers further generous reception space and has also been utilised in the past as an additional double bedroom to maximise the versatile accommodation this property offers. This room similarly enjoys a double aspect and sliding doors leading to the rear gardens. An office/ snug completes the ground floor accommodation and could also be utilised as an entrance hall/ boot room, with external access via an attractive oak stable door. The first floor accommodation comprises two double bedrooms and a family shower room. Bedrooms two and three both feature large Velux windows, attractive exposed wooden beams and open storage integrated into the eve space. Bedroom Two also enjoys a sunny outlook over the garden and woodland beyond. The shower room comprises WC, shower and basin and also features large velux window with fitted adjustable blind.

Services & Outgoings
Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electric
LPG gas connection to oven
Private drainage – Sewage treatment plant (£260p/a servicing charge)
Council Tax Band F
£75 per annum (approx.) maintenance fee for approach road.

Tincleton is a quiet village in Dorset, in the heart of Hardy's Wessex. The County Town of Dorchester is only 5 miles away and the World Heritage Coast and Weymouth Bay 10 miles. This is the country of Hardy novels, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just off the Wessex Ridgeway walkers' path, set in the gentle hills and woods of central Dorset. The 'Jurassic' coast with its dramatic cliffs and coves, as well as ancient abbeys and castles, wonderful gardens, lovely old towns, and even a tank museum, are all within a half hour drive. Local village amenities can be found in the nearby village of Puddletown which has excellent facilities including a shop, post office, first school and middle school, modern doctor's surgery built in 1990 and veterinary surgery. The Blue Vinny pub comes highly recommended and is situated within the village. County town Dorchester provides all facilities for education including the highly acclaimed Thomas Hardye secondary school as well as entertainment, health, leisure and shopping.

One of the many stunning features of this property is the extensive gardens, which are split into two distinct areas. The main garden area is laid mostly to lawn, interspersed with a two separate paved areas, one as a seating/ dining area and the other includes a wooden potting shed, flower beds and seating area. This area also benefits from two power points and a water supply. The main garden area is bordered by a mixture of dry stone and brick and flint walls and enjoys a stunning and bucolic outlook over the surrounding countryside. To the rear of the property is another section of garden, split into tiers and leading to a rear access gate at the top of the garden. This area of garden includes a paved rear terrace leading directly out from the property and a raised seating/ dining area. Additional features include mature planted shrubs and flower beds, wildlife pond a direct access onto a public footpath leading through Clyffe Copse. Extensive parking can be found to the side of property with tarmacked driveway/ parking area and garage all of which is privately enclosed by large wooden gates. The garage provides further storage space and parking if required and benefits from power, lighting and a useful mezzanine storage area with a ladder ascending. Attached to the garage is a covered seating/ dining area looking with an outlook over the garden and fields beyond.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Dorchester