Property description
SUMMARY A rare opportunity to acquire this substantial courtyard style thatched residence in over one acre with a further independent thatched lodge within the grounds. The property centres around an enclosed pool area and offers a versatile layout for a multitude of uses. The current owners have previously accommodated a relative within the main cottage but more recently have extended the guest house business to cater for several suites which provide a lucrative income. The property is located very centrally within a woodland setting and offers useful travel links to multiple surroundings towns within the Dorset and Hampshire areas including the infamous Jurassic Coastline and the New Forest National Park. * * * NO ONWARD CHAIN * * *
STORM PORCH Two double glazed stain glass windows to both side elevations. Tiled floor. Wooden doorway with partially obscure single glazed window leads to;
RECEPTION HALL 20' 11" x 10' 6" (6.38m x 3.2m) Wood beam ceiling. Feature ornamental fireplace with stone surround. Wooden staircase to the Master Bedroom. Slate floor. Double panelled radiator. TV aerial point. Two double glazed windows to front aspect.
DINING ROOM 22' 6" x 14' 11" (6.86m x 4.55m) Smooth plastered ceiling with partially exposed timber beam. Double glazed window to rear aspect with further double glazed windows to both side and front aspect. Four double panelled radiators. A number of wall mounted light points.
KITCHEN 11' 11" x 10' 6" (3.63m x 3.2m) A country style kitchen with a number of floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with granite work tops. A 'Belfast' style sink with mixer tap over with tiled splashback surround. Space for dishwasher. Space for microwave. Double oven AGA with extractor over. Space for 'American' style fridge/freezer. Exposed wood beam ceiling with inset spotlights. Double glazed windows to both front and side aspect with a wooden stable door. Slate floor.
MASTER BEDROOM 17' 9" x 10' 11" (5.41m x 3.33m) Accessed via stairs from Reception Hall. Exposed wood beam ceiling. Two double glazed windows overlooking the front garden. Storage cupboard. Double panelled radiator. TV aerial point.
BEDROOM TWO 14' 5" x 10' 2" (4.39m x 3.1m) Coved and textured ceiling. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards. A number of wall mounted light points. TV aerial point. Double panelled radiator.
BATHROOM Smooth plastered ceiling. Double glazed ceiling window. Shower cubicle with tiled splash back surround. Corner panelled bath. Low level W/C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Built-in storage cupboards. Airing cupboard housing water tank. Wall mounted ladder style heated towel rail. Ceiling extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor.
UTILITY ROOM Smooth finished ceiling. Double glazed window to side aspect. Space for fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted 'Worcester' boiler. One and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Space for chest freezer. Water softener unit. Double panelled radiator. Tiled floor.
Wooden door gives access to the side garden.
INTERNAL HALLWAY Exposed wooden style beams with smooth finished ceiling. Access is via a timber wooden door. A number of built-in storage cupboards. Double panelled radiator. Solid oak wood floor. Doorway to the courtyard terrace. A number of double panelled radiators. Sliding double glazed doors to the courtyard terrace.
BEDROOM THREE 16' 4" x 10' 5" (4.98m x 3.18m) Coved and textured ceiling. Double glazed window to side aspect. TV aerial point. Double panelled radiator. Door to;
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM An oversized shower room with tiled splash back surround. Low level W/C and 'Standards' wash hand basin. Wall mounted extractor fan. Floor mounted heated towel rail. Smooth finished ceiling. Double glazed opaque window to side aspect. Shaver point. Fully tiled walls and floor.
BEDROOM FOUR 12' 11" x 9' 2" (3.94m x 2.79m) Coved and textured ceiling. Double glazed window to side aspect. TV aerial point. Double panelled radiator.
LIVING ROOM 18' 8" x 16' 4" (5.69m x 4.98m) Exposed wood beam ceiling. Feature wood burner fireplace with brick surround. Double aspect windows both to side and rear aspect. TV aerial point.
SHOWER ROOM A three piece suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle. Low level W/C and pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and floor. Opaque window to rear aspect. Double glazed window to side aspect. Smooth finished ceiling with inset spotlights.
BAR AND LIVING ROOM AREA 31' 6" x 14' 9" (9.6m x 4.5m) The living room area is made up of a number of features and has a vaulted ceiling and dual aspect windows overlooking the rear garden and courtyard terrace. A particular feature of this room is the fireplace with brick surround with exposed wooden beam mantel. Wooden shelving with space for television. Double panelled radiator. Solid American oak wood floor. Sliding doors through to the courtyard terrace.
BAR
The bar area is fully serviced. A sink with separate hot and cold taps over. A number of work surfaces and also base and wall mounted storage cupboards. Two double panelled radiators.
MEZZANINE GAMES ROOM 14' 9" x 13' 11" (4.5m x 4.24m) The Games Room is accessed via a wooden staircase from the Bar/Living Room. Double panelled radiator. A number of wooden features surrounded by a wooden balcony up into a vaulted ceiling.
GUEST BEDROOM FIVE 14' 2" x 13' 1" (4.32m x 3.99m) Smooth finished ceiling. Double glazed windows to both front and side aspect. Storage hatch leading through to the loft. TV aerial point. Double panelled radiator. Laminate wood floor. Door to;
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM A three piece suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle. Low level W/C and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Ceiling mounted extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor. Smooth finished ceiling. Double glazed opaque window to side aspect.
GUEST BEDROOM SIX 13' 1" x 10' 8" (3.99m x 3.25m) Smooth finished ceiling. Double glazed window to rear aspect. TV aerial point. Radiator. Laminate floor. Door to;
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM A three piece suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle. Low level W/C and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor. Smooth finished ceiling. Double glazed opaque window to side aspect.
DETACHED THATCHED LODGE Located within the grounds to the rear. Currently used as part of the guest house accommodation.
GUEST BEDROOM SEVEN 11' 6" x 9' 1" (3.51m x 2.77m) Pitched ceiling with storage hatch to loft. Double glazed window to both side and rear aspect. Wall mounted electric radiator. Laminate floor. Further double glazed window to side aspect.
GUEST SITTING ROOM 8' 11" x 7' 11" (2.72m x 2.41m) Double glazed window to both side and front aspect. Wall mounted electric radiator. Laminate floor. Further double glazed window to side aspect.
SHOWER ROOM A three piece suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle with tiled splash back surround. Low level W/C and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor. Smooth finished ceiling.
THE GROUNDS FRONT GARDEN The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with access via a double wrought iron gate which leads to a shingle driveway with off-road parking for numerous vehicles. The driveway leads to the side elevation and partially to the front. The remaining part of the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and earth dug borders, interspersed throughout. There is a hard-standing pathway which leads to the front door of the property.
SOLAR HEATED OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL The solar heated outdoor swimming pool has a large 'Roman' end.
TERRACED COURTYARD The area is completely enclosed in the centre of the property. It has a hard standing area surrounding the Pool with a number of raised beds with mature shrubs. There are a number of wooden doors that are accessible to the front and to the rear elevation and also to the internal area of the property as well.
PUMP ROOM 15' 1" x 7' 6" (4.6m x 2.29m) Water softener unit. Door to the Rear Garden.
REAR GARDEN The rear gardens are a mixture of lawn and a large water feature including a Koi pond. There are a number of mature shrubs with earth dug borders. Partial woodland. The boundaries are mainly formed by mature shrubs but there is a fence to the rear boundary with access to the wooded conservation area to the rear via a timber wooden gate. There is a rockery area. To one side there is another access with an area of lawn and a hard standing path. A wrought-iron gate leading to the front elevation. A Gardener's wc, with gas meter.
WORKSHOP 11' 10" x 10' 2" (3.61m x 3.1m) A hard construction workshop which is of a good size. Work bench. Electric. Woodstore area.
COVERED WOODSHED Currently housing a good supply of chopped wood for the wood burning stoves.
EPC RATING The property is registered as a Four Star Guest House and as such is rated on a non-domestic basis. The property has a 'C' rating and a copy of this can be provided or obtained at www.epcregister.com (Non Domestic).
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