The White House

OSMINGTON • The White House CHURCH LANE • DORSET • DT3 6EJ

The Coast under ½ mile, Weymouth 4 miles, Dorchester 7 miles (London Waterloo 2 hours 30 minutes) (all mileages and times are approximate) THE MAIN HOUSE Reception hall • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Sitting Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Study with en-suite cloakroom • Orangery • Further Cloakroom Wine Room • Laundry Room • Store Room • 5 Bedrooms • 3 en-suite Shower Rooms Lavatory with basin • Family Bathroom

THE COACH HOUSE Living Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Cloakroom • Utility Closet 2 Bedrooms • 1 with en suite Bathroom • Shower Room • Lavatory with basin Private Courtyard Garden

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH STUDIO ABOVE

Delightful secluded gardens

IN ALL JUST UNDER 1 ACRE

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Situation The White House is situated in a Village Hall. For those who are keen historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902- secluded position in the delightful and or aspiring sailors, there is nearby 1983) described it as a “buxom house”. scenic village of Osmington. The South Weymouth with its superb marinas and The rooms are elegantly proportioned West Coastal Path skirts the village and the National Sailing Academy at nearby with some delightful cornicing, and as within and around the village there are Portland. well as fine sash windows there are magnificent views for both walkers and some attractive fireplaces. The present riders. Some 500 yards from The White Historical Information owners have undertaken a sympathetic House there is walking access to the little The White House is understood to used beach of Osmington Bay. Within have been constructed in around 1815 programme of improvement to the the village itself are many beautiful stone and was said by some to have been house. A superb bespoke kitchen has and thatched cottages, as well as a provided for an illegitimate son of been installed including a gas fired Aga dairy, shop and tea room. There are George III. Latterly there have been a with attached Aga Pod. There is a also three easily accessible pubs nearby, number of notable owners, including the delightful extension incorporating a The Sly Fox in Osmington itself, The brother of Earl Haigh and later, Polish study and second cloakroom. A new Smugglers in and The born Rear Admiral Josef Bartosik, the first garage block was built with cavity Springhead in Sutton Poynz. The County non-British national ever to be appointed walls and double glazed windows to town of Dorchester, with a choice of to rank in the Royal Navy. the ground and boarded first floor. The supermarkets, including two Waitrose Coach House, lying on the eastern stores, is some 7 miles distant. Mainline Description boundary and with its own independent access to London Waterloo (2½ hours) The White House is a beautiful Regency access from Church Lane, has been is available from Weymouth and nearby house which is Listed Grade II as being superbly converted to a well appointed Moreton, and ferries to France and the of architectural or historical importance. and completely separate two bedroom Channel Islands operate out of . Built with most attractive rendered dwelling. Osmington has a vibrant community life elevations under a slate roof the house with many social and musical events, has 2 magnificent rounded bays with Accommodation as well as a variety of clubs which curved sash windows each side of the Both properties’ accommodation is meet regularly in the well appointed front door. The famous architectural shown in detail on the floor plans.

First Floor

Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Ground Floor THE WHITE HOUSE Gross internal area (approx): House - 365 sq m / 3925 sq ft Coach House - 94 sq m / 1015 sq ft Garage & Studio - 79 sq m / 845 sq ft Total = 538 sq m / 5785 sq ft

For identification only - Not to scale

Main House First Floor

Coach House

Garage & Studio

Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

First Floor

Outside A pair of remote controlled and timer operated timber gates set within entrance pillars open on to a gravelled driveway. This leads to the front of the house and sweeps round a central lawned island with flower beds, shrubs and attractive fountain. The garden has been laid out for minimum maintenance with attractive expanses of lawn and a variety of trees and shrubs. It has a comprehensive irrigation system. There are extensive garden lights, some power points and automatic security lighting. Within the grounds is an old well, and on the eastern side is a large old disused underground water cistern. On the western side of the house is a large paved terrace adjoining the kitchen/breakfast room. Nearby is an attractive summer house. A pathway to the eastern side leads past a further charming terrace with steps then running down to a door opening on to the private courtyard garden of The Coach House. Within The White House garden are a number of timber storage/garden sheds. The recently built double garage has been built in keeping with the house. It has rendered cavity walls under a slate roof and double glazed windows to ground and first floor. Planning Permission also exists to build a further workshop extension. The garden is very private and is well shielded by trees, stone walls and fencing. There are some fine views across to the Dorset Ridgeway. The property extends in total to just under 1 acre.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

For sale Freehold with vacant possession. Local Authority District Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ. Tel 01305 251010. Planning The White House is Grade II Listed as of architectural or historical importance. Council Tax Band H. Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are excluded from the sale, although some may be available by separate negotiation. Services All mains services are connected and Superfast Broadband. Post Code DT3 6EJ. Directions Viewing Proceeding along the coastal road (A353) into Osmington Strictly by appointment with Savills. from the east, take the second turning on the right into Church Lane. The entrance to The White House will be seen immediately on the left hand side with gravel driveway leading to double wooden gates within entrance pillars.

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Photographs taken: 2011. Particulars: August 2018. 180822SB. Kingfisher Print & Design 01803 867087