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10 Manor Farm Cottages, Manor Road, Gussage St Michael, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5HY 10 Manor Farm Cottages, Manor Road, Gussage St Michael, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5HY A beautifully presented Victorian cottage with attractive Gussage St Michael, with its historic church and gravel brick and flint elevations, situated in this popular village, and chalk stream, is situated within the Tarrant Valley. in a quiet location, with lovely rural views. The cottage There is access to many scenic walks to Cranborne retains immense charm and character with exposed Chase. The market towns of Wimborne Minster and beams and timbers and natural faced brick fireplaces. Blandford are within easy motoring distance, along with Salisbury which has a mainline railway station to In recent years, the property has undergone a London Waterloo. The locally renowned Drovers Inn is programme of refurbishment with a newly replaced located in Gussage All Saints, approx 1 mile away. roof, UPVC double glazed windows, newly refurbished bathrooms, and is tastefully presented throughout. The spacious accommodation comprises of a reception hall, study, nicely proportioned living room, superb There is an oil fired central heating system and the open plan kitchen/breakfast room with rear living room features an Aga multi-fuel fire, and there is conservatory, separate utility room and WC. a superb feature rear conservatory, with air conditioning, opening onto a private, south facing, lower Viewings by appointment garden terrace. Price Guide £629,000 Freehold To the first floor, there are four bedrooms. The large There is a large brick inglenook style fireplace with recess master bedroom has an en suite shower/bathroom and housing an oil fired Aga. Space for American style there is a separate family bathroom. There are excellent fridge/freezer. Auxiliary electric companion style cooker to views to the front and rear over open countryside. the Aga. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Glazed double doors lead to the large rear conservatory with A wide block paved driveway provides off-road parking double glazed French doors leading to the lower garden and there is a large double garage with terrace. Rear lobby with stable door to garden. Utility playroom/storeroom over. Further garden store. A lower room/WC with deep Belfast sink unit, pressurised hot paved garden terrace with retaining walls and steps lead water cylinder and appliance space and plumbing for both to a raised cottage garden area. washing machine and tumble dryer. Low flush WC. An oak framed high gable entrance porch. The front door From the rear hall, a staircase leads to the first floor where leads to a reception hall. Large well proportioned living there is a large centre landing with exposed timbers and a room enjoys dual aspect windows and a central feature is large alcove. Bedroom one has an exposed ‘A’ frame with a brick fireplace with inset Aga multi-fuel cast iron stove. beams, dual aspect windows with outstanding views Separate study. Open plan ‘L’ shaped kitchen/breakfast across open countryside. room which is fitted with an excellent range of light oak fronted units and ample worktops. En suite shower room with two circular wash hand basins on a washstand, WC and corner shower and fully tiled walls with marble tiles. Bedroom two has dual aspect windows double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. Bedroom three is ‘L’ shaped with exposed ‘A’ frame, beamed ceiling, and dual aspect windows to the side and rear elevations, where there are outstanding country views. Bedroom four has a centre ‘A’ frame beamed ceiling, wardrobe recess and feature fireplace. The family bathroom has recently been refurbished and has fully tiled walls with marble tiles. The bathroom is fitted with a roll top bath, circular wash hand basin set on washstand, WC, and shower cubicle. Outside a wide block paved driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the garage. The detached double garage has matching brick and flint elevations, under a pitched roof. Electric roller front door, lighting, and power points. There is an oil fired boiler providing the central heating and domestic hot water supply. Staircase leads to the first floor games room where there is fitted lighting and access to the eaves storage space. Enclosed garden storage area and storeroom to the rear of the garage. The cottage stands in an elevated position and the front garden is planted with a number of specimen shrubs, extending to the side of the property where there is a large Indian stone garden terrace with exterior lighting. The terrace extends to the rear of the property. There is a lower paved garden terrace with a brick and flint retaining wall with decorative archway and inset well feature. Steps lead to a raised cottage garden which is lawned with wide flower and shrub borders. Further timber decking outdoor leisure area for sunbathing and alfresco dining. Timber summerhouse. Corner gazebo. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect and looks directly onto open countryside Directions: From Wimborne, proceed north on the B3078 Wimborne to Cranborne road for approximately 5 miles. Turn left at the Horton Inn and proceed over a stone bridge, continue towards the Blandford to Salisbury road and after about 3.5 miles, turn right signposted to Gussage St Michael. Proceed down a steep hill and at the bottom of the hill, Manor Road can be found on the left hand side. The cottage is approximately the fifth property on the left hand side. COUNCIL TAX BAND: Band E. EPC RATING: Band E 15 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1DT Tel: (01202) 841171/2 Fax: (01202) 842714 Email: [email protected] www.christopherbatten.com 'CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING' REGULATIONS: The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, and so cannot verify that they are in wor king order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her solicitor. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her solicitor. Applicants are advised to check the availability of a property before travelling any distance to view. .
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