Property description
An exceptional detached family residence situated in a desirable location in grounds approaching 2.5 acres boasting beautifully appointed and flexible accommodation with 5/6 bedrooms, 5 with en-suites, plus an indoor pool with leisure and office complex and 4 car garaging.
Property Description The Old Gate is an impressive ranch style detached family residence that has been considerably improved over recent years and is presented to a high standard throughout. The main house has been extended whilst the leisure complex and triple garage have been more recently constructed. The property boasts a wealth of fine features and state of the art technology. With the size and versatility of accommodation on offer the property makes an ideal large family home as well as the potential for a home office or annex for relatives (subject to relevant planning consents).
The Old Gate is set on a generous plot of approaching 2.5 acres laid largely to open sweeping lawns.
Accommodation (See floor plan)
* Reception hall
* Kitchen/breakfast/family room
* Sitting room
* Dining room
* Study/bedroom 6
* Utility and a boot room
* 2 ground floor double en-suite bedrooms
* Master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe, luxury en-suite and balcony
* 2 further en-suite bedrooms
Leisure Complex
* Office/games room
* Dressing room with steam shower and a cloakroom
* Indoor pool
* Triple garage plus additional single garage
The accommodation briefly comprises:
A pillared entrance canopy leads through to the reception hall with stairs to the first floor and doors to all principal rooms. The open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room is a particular feature of the house with under floor heating, patio doors leading out to the gardens in addition to Velux skylight windows. The kitchen area offers a range of base and eye level units with a separate island unit plus a range of fitted appliances including a double oven, microwave oven, hob with down draft extractor and dishwasher plus space for a double fridge/freezer. An inner lobby housing the airing cupboard leads through to the utility room and cloakroom, also off the kitchen is a boot room providing further storage space as well as room for appliances.
The dual aspect sitting room has a feature fire surround with inset log burner and the room is fitted with a home cinema system and there are electrically operated curtains. The separate dining room also has automated curtains and patio doors leading to the garden.
Furthermore on the ground floor are two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms with contemporary 3 piece suites. The study has a range of fitted office furniture as well as wardrobes so could be used as an additional bedroom.
Upstairs is the first floor landing and the master bedroom which has a vaulted roof, dual aspect windows and an opening leads out to the patio which enjoys commanding views over the gardens. A walk-in wardrobe with a comprehensive range of fitted units and the luxury en-suite comprises of a built-in vanity unit with a granite top with his and hers wash hand basins, heated mirror with \"Tile TV\" with heated screen, w.c., shower and separate bath. Bedrooms two and three also offer fitted wardrobes and both have en-suite bathrooms with contemporary 4 piece suites.
Adjacent to the main house is the detached leisure and office complex. There is a large games room/office with triple aspect windows and doors to the garden as well as a fitted kitchenette and bar area plus an illuminated dance floor. The changing rooms have a wash basin and fitted stalls, one with w.c. and the other with a steam room shower and an additional cloakroom. A connecting door takes you through to the indoor pool with triple aspect windows and doors overlooking the gardens. The swimming pool has a concealed automated hard cover as well as a swim jet system. The plant room houses the heating and filtration systems including an efficient environment control system that regulates the water and air temperature as well as humidity.
Outside The property is approached via electronic gates with an intercom system. To the front of the property is a large shingle driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles and access to the detached triple garage with three 8ft electrically operated up and over doors. In addition is a further detached single garage.
Stretching across the entire length of the rear of the property is a raised slate terrace seating area,the gardens are laid extensively to sweeping lawns bound by a range of mature trees and herbaceous borders, offering a good degree of seclusion. In addition there is an attractive rose garden and a children's play area.
Further Features include:
* Sophisticated programmable lighting system
* Wired throughout for network and audio visual
* Gas fired central heating with under floor heating to the kitchen//sitting room, first floor of the main house and the leisure complex
* UPVC double glazed windows throughout with solar reflective self cleaning glass
* Photo Voltaic Solar Panels
* Telephone exchange, CCTV, air conditioning to upstairs bedrooms and kitchen
* Home cinema system
Services The Old Gate has mains supply gas and septic tank drainage.
Location The property is situated in Arrowsmith Road a much sought after location betwix Wimborne and Poole. The planning has been strictly controlled to preclude over development. Wimborne Minster lies approximately 3 miles distance and provides shopping and leisure facilities whilst Poole approximately 4 mile and Bournemouth 7 miles offers more extensive amenities incuding inter-city train services to London Waterloo.
The general area is well known for its excellent sporting and recreational facilities including Championship Golf Courses at Ferndown, Broadstone and Parkstone, sailing in Poole Harbour together with good riding and walking country on adjacent Canford Heath. There are excellent private schools in the area including nearby Canford, Dumpton and Castle Court.
Sitting Room 7.4m (24'3) x 5m (16'5)
Dining Room 4.4m (14'5) x 3.85m (12'8)
Study 4.9m (16'1) x 3.7m (12'2) maximum
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room 9.7m (31'10) x 7.7m (25'3) maximum
Utility Room Boot Room 3.1m (10'2) x 1.7m (5'7)
Cloakroom Master Bedroom 4.9m (16'1) x 4m (13'1) maximum
En-suite 3.2m (10'6) x 2.8m (9'2) maximum
Bedroom 2 5.2m (17'1) x 4.4m (14'5) maximum
En-suite 2.7m (8'10) x 2.2m (7'3)
Bedroom 3 4.8m (15'9) x 3.7m (12'2) maximum
En-suite 2.8m (9'2) x 1.7m (5'7) maximum
Bedroom 4 6m (19'8) x 5.2m (17'1) maximum
En-suite Bedroom 5 4.9m (16'1) x 4.3m (14'1) maximum
En-suite 2.6m (8'6) x 2.2m (7'3) maximum
Office/Games Room 10.9m (35'9) x 7.3m (23'11) maximum
Pool Room 12.4m (40'8) x 7.6m (24'11)
Triple Garage 10.3m (33'10) x 5.7m (18'8)
Single Garage Garden EPC
Property Features :
- An Exceptional Detached Family Residence in Grounds in Exces
- Beautifully Appointed and Flexible Accommodation
- Indoor Pool with Leisure and Office Complex
- 4 Car Garaging
- Excellent Private Schools in the Area
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