Property description
A rare find- Court Vale House occupies a truly stunning discreet elevated position on the outskirts of the highly desirable down land village of Damerham with magnificent views across the Cranborne Chase countryside.
Court Vale House is a immaculately presented country residence that has been subject to a comprehensive schedule of refurbishment to both the property itself and the surrounding gardens and grounds, the result of which is a stylish and immaculately presented family home with an excellent arrangement of reception rooms and bedrooms, glorious landscaped grounds, two paddock, stables, double garage and self contained annexe.
The living accommodation has been thoughtfully created so every room boasts lovely uninterrupted views across the gardens and grounds with Cranborne Chase beyond. The ground floor accommodation centres around the principal reception rooms, both enjoying lovely aspects to the rear and have French doors leading out to the impressive raised terrace, providing the perfect vantage point to admire the gorgeous gardens, paddocks and countryside beyond. The beautifully fitted open plan kitchen/ dining room is of particular note, whilst the spacious sitting room boasts a sleek modern log burner. Further ground floor accommodation comprises of the study/ play room/ bedroom 4, utility room, cloakroom and large welcoming entrance hall. Upstairs are three well proportioned bedrooms including a spacious master suite complete with an impressive shower room and superb family bathroom. In all the first floor accommodation is exceptionally light and airy with several room benefitting from dual aspect windows.
Internally this lovely flexible home has been meticulously refurbished to create a flexible modern home that takes full advantage of its private rural position.
This house is further enhanced by the independent additional cottage, adding a versatile and financially viable dimension to this superb acquisition and satisfying those seeking a home and income whilst also appealing to those looking to accommodate either dual or multiple family occupancy. The timber frame cottage has been beautifully appointed and offers a generous open plan living accommodation that encompasses a good size kitchen, dining area and sitting area with French doors proving access to its terrace. There is also a double bedroom with ensuite shower room.
SituationCourt Vale House is situated in the picturesque village of Damerham, tucked away inside the Cranbourne Chase and made up of mainly traditional buildings and surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The village has an active community along with an infant school, a church and The Compasses Inn, a characterful public house.
Fordingbridge is 3 miles to the south east and caters for most daily requirements with local shopping facilities and a medical centre. For a wider range of recreational and shopping facilities, the Cathedral city of Salisbury is 12 miles to the north and offers a direct rail service to London Waterloo as does Bournemouth and Southampton with airports at the latter two.
The area is renowned for its excellent schools including grammar schools for girls and boys in Salisbury and numerous prep and private schools nearby including Forres Sandle Manor and Moyles Court. There are also very well regarded state
schools at Burgate and Downton.
OutsideSet in a little over 4 acres of grounds including formal gardens and paddocks together with additional outbuildings and stable block, this versatile property would also suit those with an equestrian/livestock interest.
Court Vale House enjoys a most private and discreet position approached via secure electric gates set back from the road. The sweeping gravel driveway provides extensive parking and turning and also leads to the detached double garage, stables and provides an established access to the paddocks. The gardens and grounds surround the home and have been beautifully landscaped and contoured with the majority principally being laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of abundant colourful mixed and mature planting, including stunning specimen and exotic trees and rare shrubs, that in turn create a most delightful outlook. The paved raised terrace spans the entirety of two sides of the property, providing an ideal entertaining and al fresco dining area overlooking the gardens, paddock and Cranborne Chase Countryside. Beyond the formal gardens there are two post and rail paddocks, also benefitting from vehicular from the driveway with an additional useful outbuilding found in the large paddock.
Property Features :
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Sitting Room
- Utility Room
- Study