House For Sale £1,000,000
A rare opportunity to purchase a delightful detached Marnull stone house with Grade II listed status, three generously sized bedrooms plus extension with potential for use as a self contained one double bedroom Annexe. The property is situated close to the heart of the well served and popular Dorset village of Marnhull, sitting in mature grounds in excess of a third of an acre and benefitting from a range of outbuildings. The property dates to the 1600s, believed to have been the village bakery in days gone by, the main building has been historically and sympathetically extended in 2005 creating addition living space or as potential for an annexe. The extension is a great addition to the property, offering spacious accommodation that could also be used as a self contained annex that could be used for a dependent relative or as an income source. The house is bursting with plenty of character features, which include exposed ceiling beams and stone walls, leaded light windows with deep sills, two fireplaces plus an inglenook fireplace with Bressumer beam in the sitting room. Catering to modern day expectations both the annexe and main residence benefit from gas fired central heating via radiators and some secondary glazing to the house. The property has been exceedingly well maintained and provides comfortable accommodation with flexible usage and must be viewed to truly appreciate what it has to offer as well as the lovely ambience that it exudes and the outside space and location within the village.
BURTON STREET, MARNHULL
The Property
Accommodation
Ground Floor
The main entrance lies to the side of the property. The door opens into the entrance hall, which opens to the garden room. From here there are double doors that open to the dinning room/ annex allowing it to be incorporated into the main building and also door to the utility room. There is a large combined high spec kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of country style units and built in appliances, including a gas fired 'AGA' and summer cooking facilities. There are also french doors that lead to the outside graveled dinning area complete with built in wood fired pizza oven and access to the rest of the garden. The sitting room boasts plenty of character features, including exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace and provides access to the study and inner hall. There is also the bathroom on the ground floor.
First Floor
On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms with character features, including exposed stone walls, ceiling beams and the principal bedroom has an old fireplace with Bressummer beam In addition there is a dressing room.
The Annexe
Ground Floor
The dining room/ annex has large double doors from he private graveled garden completed with built in wood fired pizza oven. The dinning room/ annex can also be accessed from the garden room allow it to either be incorporated as part of the main house or completely self contained. There is also a good sized kitchen, which is fitted with a range of kitchen units and drawers plus built in electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood over and integrated washing machine.
First Floor
On the first floor there is a bright and spacious landing with full height windows overlooking the garden and doors leading off to all rooms. There is a double bedroom, walk in wardrobe and large airing cupboard plus a roomy bathroom.
Outside
Double Garage and Parking
5.38m'' x 5.26m'' (17'8'' x 17'3'') - The property is accessed from the lane onto an approach, which skirts the front garden and leads to double gates that open to a gravel drive that runs along the side of the rear of the property to the garage and parking. There is generous space to park numerous vehicles or for caravan, boat or motor home storage. The timber clad garage has two up and over doors, fitted with light and power and has a first floor level, which is ideal for storage or could be used as a playroom or an office.
The Grounds
The property sits in grounds in excess of a third of an acre and benefits from a range of outbuildings, which include a large workshop fitted with work benches, electric supply and lighting, there is also a children's cabin with sleeping mezzanine, cedar wood greenhouse and the 'old piggery', which is divided into three sections and an open store. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn as well as several productive vegetable beds and planted with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, including espalier apple, plum and nectarine trees. The garden steps lead down to a graveled outside seating and eating area that can also be accessed from the garden room and kitchen/dining room of the main house.
Useful Information
Room
Energy Efficiency Rating Exempt - Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band F
Original Single Glazing with Lead Light Bar
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
Extension/Annexe with income potential
The Location
Marnhull
The property lies close to the heart of the well served village of Marnhull, which is approximately three miles to the north of the market town of Sturminster Newton and lies in the Blackmore Vale in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is one of the largest in Dorset with a population of about 2000. It has an active community with many events taking place at the village hall and recreational grounds and a variety of friendly and thriving clubs and societies. There is a post office, two general stores, chemist and doctors surgery. There are three churches and two public houses and two highly rated primary school. Further facilities can be found at Shaftesbury and Gillingham which are approximately six miles away with Gillingham benefiting from a mainline train station, serving London Waterloo and the West Country.
Directions
From Sturminster Newton
Leave Sturminster via Bath Road heading towards Gillingham. On entering Marnhull take a turning on the left by the church onto Church Hill. Continue on this road which becomes Burton Street. The entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side. There is a triangle with a large mature tree - the property sits back from the road at this point. Postcode DT10 1PS
BURTON STREET, MARNHULL
The Property
Accommodation
Ground Floor
The main entrance lies to the side of the property. The door opens into the entrance hall, which opens to the garden room. From here there are double doors that open to the dinning room/ annex allowing it to be incorporated into the main building and also door to the utility room. There is a large combined high spec kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of country style units and built in appliances, including a gas fired 'AGA' and summer cooking facilities. There are also french doors that lead to the outside graveled dinning area complete with built in wood fired pizza oven and access to the rest of the garden. The sitting room boasts plenty of character features, including exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace and provides access to the study and inner hall. There is also the bathroom on the ground floor.
First Floor
On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms with character features, including exposed stone walls, ceiling beams and the principal bedroom has an old fireplace with Bressummer beam In addition there is a dressing room.
The Annexe
Ground Floor
The dining room/ annex has large double doors from he private graveled garden completed with built in wood fired pizza oven. The dinning room/ annex can also be accessed from the garden room allow it to either be incorporated as part of the main house or completely self contained. There is also a good sized kitchen, which is fitted with a range of kitchen units and drawers plus built in electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood over and integrated washing machine.
First Floor
On the first floor there is a bright and spacious landing with full height windows overlooking the garden and doors leading off to all rooms. There is a double bedroom, walk in wardrobe and large airing cupboard plus a roomy bathroom.
Outside
Double Garage and Parking
5.38m'' x 5.26m'' (17'8'' x 17'3'') - The property is accessed from the lane onto an approach, which skirts the front garden and leads to double gates that open to a gravel drive that runs along the side of the rear of the property to the garage and parking. There is generous space to park numerous vehicles or for caravan, boat or motor home storage. The timber clad garage has two up and over doors, fitted with light and power and has a first floor level, which is ideal for storage or could be used as a playroom or an office.
The Grounds
The property sits in grounds in excess of a third of an acre and benefits from a range of outbuildings, which include a large workshop fitted with work benches, electric supply and lighting, there is also a children's cabin with sleeping mezzanine, cedar wood greenhouse and the 'old piggery', which is divided into three sections and an open store. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn as well as several productive vegetable beds and planted with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, including espalier apple, plum and nectarine trees. The garden steps lead down to a graveled outside seating and eating area that can also be accessed from the garden room and kitchen/dining room of the main house.
Useful Information
Room
Energy Efficiency Rating Exempt - Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band F
Original Single Glazing with Lead Light Bar
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
Extension/Annexe with income potential
The Location
Marnhull
The property lies close to the heart of the well served village of Marnhull, which is approximately three miles to the north of the market town of Sturminster Newton and lies in the Blackmore Vale in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is one of the largest in Dorset with a population of about 2000. It has an active community with many events taking place at the village hall and recreational grounds and a variety of friendly and thriving clubs and societies. There is a post office, two general stores, chemist and doctors surgery. There are three churches and two public houses and two highly rated primary school. Further facilities can be found at Shaftesbury and Gillingham which are approximately six miles away with Gillingham benefiting from a mainline train station, serving London Waterloo and the West Country.
Directions
From Sturminster Newton
Leave Sturminster via Bath Road heading towards Gillingham. On entering Marnhull take a turning on the left by the church onto Church Hill. Continue on this road which becomes Burton Street. The entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side. There is a triangle with a large mature tree - the property sits back from the road at this point. Postcode DT10 1PS
