Wren Cottage. Abbot & Slater. Crown Road, Marnhull, Dorset DT10 1LN

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Reception Room/4 Bedroom Period Cottage enjoying

1 Wren Cottage Abbot & Slater Crown Road, Marnhull, Dorset DT10 1LN Immaculately presented Attached 3 Reception Room/4 Bedroom Period Cottage enjoying Secluded Landscaped Gardens and Grounds of approximately 0.75 acres.

Reception Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study/Bedroom 5 with Ensuite Shower Room, Lean to Storage/Utility Area, 4 Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.

The Village Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England and has a thriving community life with a primary school, three churches, two inns and doctors' surgery and dispensary.

close to his heart. The Property This much loved property comes to the market for the first time in 30 years. Built in the Victorian era it has Marnhull stone elevations under a tiled roof.

2 Reception Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study/Bedroom 5 with Ensuite Shower Room, Lean to Storage/Utility Area, 4 Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Double Garage with Car Port to one Side together with a further range Outbuildings the whole set in Pretty Secluded Landscaped Gardens and Grounds. The Village Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England and has a thriving community life with a primary school, three churches, two inns and doctors' surgery and dispensary. There are numerous clubs and societies which are based in the village and the nearby town of Sturminster Newton also boasts an active community centre providing a range of cultural and educational facilities. Marnhull is celebrated in Thomas Hardy s Tess of the D Urbevilles as Marlot and the views from the top of the garden of Wren Cottage will leave you in no doubt as to why the Blackmore Vale was so close to his heart. The Property This much loved property comes to the market for the first time in 30 years. Built in the Victorian era it has Marnhull stone elevations under a tiled roof. Originally one dwelling history tells us that the property was left to two brothers who divided it into 2 dwellings. It is located at the end of a private driveway which serves the two cottages and enjoys wonderfully landscaped Gardens and Grounds of approximately 0.75 acres. On entering the property there is a generous parking and turning area in front of the Double Garage and Car Port as well as a number of useful outbuildings. The cottage has been extended by the current owners whose growing family, which now includes grandchildren, have enjoyed the secluded location of the property and wonderful and varied nature of the surrounding gardens. Stepping into the cottage from the rear garden you enter a wonderfully light and spacious Reception Room which is open plan to the Kitchen with its array of bespoke units, rebuilt Rayburn together with an impressive Range Style Cooker and Marnhull stone flooring. The Dining Room off has tongue and groove panelling to dado rail, an impressive open fireplace with exposed Marnhull stone surround painted mantle and inset multi fuel stove. This room has solid German oak flooring and a window to the front elevation affording views over the landscaped gardens. The spacious Sitting Room has a double glazed door that opens on to the garden together with glazed side panels. This room also has a Marnhull stone fire surround with inset coal effect gas fire. There is exposed beamwork in this room, wall lights and painted panelling to a dado rail. Versatile accommodation is offered in the form of a Ground Floor Study/Bedroom 5, which has a built in wardrobe/storage cupboard together with Ensuite Shower Room. In fact storage throughout the house and certainly in the Bedrooms has been well thought out. There is a Family Bathroom on the First Floor and potential to create further bedrooms in the roof space subject to the necessary consents. The Gardens and Grounds of approximately 0.75 acres are an absolute delight with sweeping areas of lawn, covered arbours for dining and an area of grass and woodland. The planting throughout the garden includes fruit and specimen trees, including Quince and Bay, Clematis and Roses clad arbours and trellising whilst shrubs, perennial and herbaceous plants ensure an abundance of colour and interest throughout the seasons. This is a much loved family home, presented in immaculate order throughout and offering potential for further development subject to the necessary consents. Communication There is a mainline train service to London Waterloo and the West Country approximately 6 miles away in Gillingham. London can be reached by car via the A303/M3 link. There are also good road links to the larger conurbations of Poole, Bournemouth and the Jurassic coastline. The county towns of Sherborne, Blandford, Shaftesbury and Gillingham are within easy driving distance. Leisure Surrounded by glorious countryside walking and riding are high on the agenda for some whilst there are golf courses at Sherborne, Tollard Royal and Blandford. Numerous clubs and societies are available within the village and surrounding area with all tastes being catered for. Directions From Sturminster Newton drive towards Marnhull on the B3092 passing through the village of Hinton St Mary. As the entrance to the Driveway of Wren Cottage is so secluded we recommend that potential purchasers meet us at The Crown Inn Car Park which is on the left hand side once you enter the village properly. Study/Bedroom 5

rail, coat hanging space and storage cupboards. Velux window and central light pendant. This area is open plan to the Kitchen via a wide Breakfast bar.

3 Accommodation: (Please see floor plan for approximate measurements). Canopy Porch: With solid wood door with inset glazed panel to: Reception Area: Dual Aspect with Marnhull stone flooring, double glazed doors to side elevation, tongue and groove panelling to dado rail, coat hanging space and storage cupboards. Velux window and central light pendant. This area is open plan to the Kitchen via a wide Breakfast bar. Opaque glazed door to: Lean to Store/Utility: with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Study/Bedroom 5: Dual Aspect with exposed stone and brickwork, painted Dining Room panelling and exposed beams. Hatch to loft, Marnhull stone flooring, central ceiling light, electric night storage heater, double doors to wardrobe/storage cupboard and door to: Ensuite Shower Room: fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin with mixer tap, set into vanity unit with tiled splashback and having mirror over. Low level w.c., electric, ladder style heated towel rail and painted panelling to walls. Marnhull stone flooring and central ceiling light. Kitchen: The Kitchen is open plan to the Reception Area and has been well fitted with an extensive range of handmade bespoke units both floor standing and wall mounted with dresser style unit and oak worksurfaces that have been treated with Danish oil. There is exposed stone and brickwork to the walls and the original Rayburn has been rebuilt and now provides cooking and heating for a radiator in the bathroom. This charming range sits in an alcove with a bressummer beam over. The ceramic Belfast sink has antique style mixer tap over and slate upstand. Lighting in the Kitchen is via feature pendant lighting and recessed ceiling light. There is a larder cupboard and integrated appliances include, dishwasher, range style cooker with extractor hood over and there is space for a fridge/freezer. Doors to Dining Room and Sitting Room. Dining Room: Window and deep silled window seat to the front elevation. Painted panelling to dado rail, feature fireplace with a surround of Marnhull stone having brick side and Sitting Room back panels with a Marnhull stone hearth upon which sits a multi fuel stove. There is a painted mantle above the fireplace and to the side there is display shelving and storage cupboards. German oak flooring, picture light and central ceiling light. Door to Entrance Lobby and glazed door to the front elevation and door to staircase to First Floor. Sitting Room: Dual Aspect with glazed door to front elevation having glazed side panels. Exposed beams, impressive Marnhull stone fireplace and surround with display shelving and inset gas fire. Painted panelling to dado rail, wall lights and central ceiling light. From the Dining Room a door opens onto the staircase to First Floor Landing:

4 Kitchen

Bedroom 1: Window to the front elevation. Alcove with display shelving and storage cupboard and further recessed storage unit.

Wood effect laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes with hanging and storage space. Hatch to loft space with drop down ladder.

Fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelving.

Good range of storage cupboards with drawers and some hanging space.

6 Bedroom 1: Window to the front elevation. Alcove with display shelving and storage cupboard and further recessed storage unit. Over stairs walk in cupboard, electric night storage heater and pendant light. Bedroom 2: Window to the front elevation. Wood effect laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes with hanging and storage space. Hatch to loft space with drop down ladder. Exposed beam, electric night storage heater and pendant light. Bedroom 3: Window to the rear elevation. Fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelving. Range of shelving and storage cupboards with polished wood worktop having inset wash hand basin. Exposed beam and pendant light. Electric night storage heater. Bedroom 4 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 3 Family Bathroom Ensuite Shower Room Bedroom 4: Window to the rear elevation. Good range of storage cupboards with drawers and some hanging space. Exposed beam, electric night storage heater and pendant light. Family Bathroom: Window to the rear elevation. White suite of panelled bath with fully tiled surround (Jenny Wren tiles), having Mira shower to one end and shower curtain rail. Low level w.c., and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back and having mirror light and shaver point over. Exposed beam and radiator which is fed from Rayburn in Kitchen, when it is on.

Outside The property is approached via a driveway shared by one other property and over which the owners of Wren Cottage have an unencumbered right to access.

This building benefits from power and light.

mature trees and shrubs, perfect for a childrens play area, the growing of vegetables or perhaps providing space to tend chickens and or to live the good life!

Entrance to the more formal gardens is via a wrought iron gate with tiled porch over.

Specimen trees, shrubs, herbaceous and perennial plants including clematis, roses, and honeysuckle will provide colour and interest throughout the seasons.

7 Outside The property is approached via a driveway shared by one other property and over which the owners of Wren Cottage have an unencumbered right to access. A 5 bar gate leads to the large parking and turning area in front of the: Double Garage and Car Port: of timber construction under a tiled roof. This building benefits from power and light. Rear Gardens: From the parking and turning area the Gardens to the rear of the Double Garage and Carport have a parkland feel with a good sized area of lawn surrounded by banks of mature trees and shrubs, perfect for a childrens play area, the growing of vegetables or perhaps providing space to tend chickens and or to live the good life! Within this area of the garden are a number of redundant buildings including a Cattle Shed and Duck House. Entrance to the more formal gardens is via a wrought iron gate with tiled porch over. This pathway through the more formal gardens gives you a taste of the time and effort that has been taken to create such a well planted and tranquil setting for Wren Cottage. Specimen trees, shrubs, herbaceous and perennial plants including clematis, roses, and honeysuckle will provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. There is a quiet arbour in this area of the garden where the family have enjoyed barbecues and alfresco eating over the years. Box hedging, paved terraces and picket fencing lead to the rear of the cottage and another arbour which is strewn with clematis. Gardens to the Front Elevation: The gardens to the front elevations continue the cottage garden/parkland setting theme with a sweeping area of lawn, bordered by beech and shrub hedging. There is a greenhouse in this area of the garden and again the planting is a delight to gives colours and scents to delight the senses throughout the year.

Wren Cottage FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and private drainage. Heating Electric, Gas and Solid Fuel.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give notice that: 1.

Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2.

intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3.

8 Wren Cottage FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and private drainage. Heating Electric, Gas and Solid Fuel. Local Authority: North Dorset District Council, Nordon, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7LN Telephone Council Tax Band: D Amount payable for the current year: 1, IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Abbot and Slater has any authority to make or give any representation of warranty whatever in relation to the property. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, or withdrawn. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Abbot and Slater. Prior to making an appointment to view, the Agents strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. GROUND FLOOR Plan for indentification purposes only. Not to Scale. FIRST FLOOR Accompanied Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the agents Abbot and Slater. All measurements are approximate. Particulars prepared by CDS Design by Media 4 Graphix Published by Abbot & Slater June 2016 Abbot & Slater Market Cross, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1AN Telephone cslater@abbotandslater.co.uk

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