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Schoolmasters House Long Bredy SCHOOLMASTERS HOUSE, LONG BREDY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 9HU This wonderful property is situated in the West Dorset countryside in the village of Long Bredy. Located seven miles to the west of the county town of Dorchester and just a few miles from the spectacular Jurassic Coastline, Long Bredy is a small, peaceful village in the beautiful Bride Valley. Kingston Russell House is an imposing manor house situated within the village and in 1769 was the birthplace of Thomas Masterman Hardy who grew up to become Admiral Hardy of Trafalgar fame. The village is now home to approximately 200 residents, the 13th century St Peter’s church, a village hall and a small playing field. It is surrounded by working farms and has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Regular bus services to Dorchester and Bridport (7.5 miles west) run from Long Bredy Hut. Built in the mid-1800s, Schoolmasters House is a unique stone-built property which has been sensitively restored and updated by the current owners. Located on a good-size plot (approx 1/5 of an acre) surrounded by hills and adjacent to the beautiful St Peter's Church, this unique property boasts a wealth of character features, including ceiling beams, deep window sills and wood panelling. It also offers spacious accommodation consisting of four double bedrooms, with master en-suite, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, family bathroom, utility room and downstairs wc. One of the four bedrooms is a converted loft space, with mezzanine area, which could also be utilised as an office, studio or hobby room. The rear garden is enclosed by hedges and trees and is mainly laid to lawn with flower borders and mature plants and shrubs. There is also a store/workshop, fruit cages, mature apple trees, a greenhouse and plentiful space for a large vegetable plot. A patio area leading off the sitting room makes a perfect space for al fresco dining in the warmer months. EPC rating TBC. • Unique four bedroom detached home with delightful garden and grounds, nestled in • Separate utility room with wc and wash hand basin, plumbing for a washing a peaceful and tranquil setting. machine and space for an under-counter fridge or freezer. • Approximately 150 years old and benefiting from a wealth of character features • Family bathroom with claw foot bath and separate shower, and master en-suite including exposed ceiling beams, deep window sills and vaulted ceilings. wet room with underfloor heating. • Light and spacious sitting room offering feature multi-fuel burner and separate • Three double bedrooms on the first floor with the fourth bedroom positioned dining room with electric fire with original tile surround and wooden mantelpiece on the second floor along with a mezzanine area. over. • Generous private gardens (approx 1/5 of an acre) mainly laid to lawn with flower • Generous kitchen/breakfast room with a comprehensive range of bespoke wall and borders housing an abundance of mature plants and shrubs. There is also a base units with granite work surfaces over. Appliances include a Leisure range store/workshop, greenhouse and large space for a vegetable plot. cooker and five-ring hob, and integral fridge and freezer. • Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Email: [email protected] Web: www.parkersproperty.com Room Dimensions: Ground Floor Sitting Room: 20’00” x 12’01 (6.10m x 3.68m) Dining Room: 12'04" x 11'10 (3.76m x 3.61m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 16'09” x 16'01 (5.11m x 4.90m) max Utility Room: 7’02" x 4'02” (2.18m x 1.27m) First Floor Master Bedroom: 15'10" x 12'04" (4.83m x 3.76m) max Master Ensuite: 6’09” x 4’07” (2.06m x 1.40m) Bedroom Two: 12'00" x 10'09" (3.66m x 3.28m) Bedroom Three: 12'01" x 9'06" (3.68m x 2.90m) Family Bathroom: 8'06" x 7'03" (2.59m x 2.21m) Second Floor Bedroom Four/Loft Room: 24’05” x 8’02” x 20’01” x 8’00” max (7.44m x 2.49m x 6.12m x 2.44m) max Mezzanine: 9’10” x 7’09” (3.00m x 2.36m) max Outside Store/Workshop: 13’00” x 9’08” (3.96m x 2.95m) Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. Electric heating and septic tank. Broadband and satellite are also available. Local Authorities: Dorset Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ Tel: 01305 211970. We are advised that the council tax band is C. Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the sole agents: Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Tel: 01308 420111 Important notice: Parkers notify that: All sales particulars are prepared to the best knowledge and information supplied/obtained and exist to give a fair representation of the property. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Sales particulars should not be relied upon or used as a statement of fact. All measurements are approximate. Text, photographs and plans are for guidance purposes only and not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning: building regulation or other consent. Parkers have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 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