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The Old Rectory Todber, Dorset, DT10 1HX The Old Rectory Todber, Dorset, DT10 1HX A substantial stone house in a North Dorset village with far reaching views over the Blackmore Vale Entrance hall • Drawing room • Reading room Kitchen/dining room • Offi ce/studio • Boiler room Utility room • Boot room • Five bedrooms Family bath/shower room • Shower room Double garage • Garden store • Gardens EPC rating = F Situation The Old Rectory is situated in the village of Todber, a small village lying between Gillingham and Sturminster Newton. Todber has amenities including a parish church and nearby fi shing lakes. The adjoining villages of Stour Provost and Marnhull both have primary schools with Marnhull also having a variety of amenities including post offi ce/general stores and doctors surgery and there is also the Udder Farm Shop at East Stour. The market town of Sturminster Newton provides a wider range of facilities including The Exchange entertainment venue and the larger towns of Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Sherborne provide an excellent variety of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural facilities. Communications in the area include a mainline railway station at Gillingham with a regular service to London Waterloo, the A303 can be joined to the north of Gillingham which provides a route to London/Home Counties. Independent schools in the area include Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne School for Boys, Sherborne Preparatory School, Hazlegrove, Port Regis, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, Clayesmore, Bryanston, Hanford and Knighton House, as well as state schools at Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Sherborne. Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Sherborne and Yeovil, horse racing at Wincanton, Exeter and Bath and water sports can be enjoyed along the Dorset coastline to the south at Poole Harbour and Weymouth Bay. Description The Old Rectory is constructed of local stone under a clay tile roof and dates from 1862. The property has had an interesting history, being originally two cottages and subsequently bought by the County Council in the 1950’s and used by the Highways Authority. In 2000, it reverted to residential use and has been extended and updated to a high standard. The property has excellent ceiling heights and there is the potential, subject to the necessary consents, to extend at the rear to form a separate annex or enlarge the accommodation. Attributes worthy of particular mention include oak fl ooring, a natural stone fi replace in the generously proportioned drawing room and a large kitchen/breakfast room. The rooms are particularly light and there are lovely views across the Blackmore Vale. Upstairs are fi ve good size bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. Outside The property is approached from the lane over a gravelled carriage drive leading to the double garage and plenty of space in which to park cars. The large garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees interspersed with shrubs and fl ower borders. A particular feature is a substantial area of the original quarry wall that shelters the paved terrace, ideal for open air dining. Directions From Shaftesbury take the A30 towards Sherborne. At the East Stour crossroads, turn left onto the B3092 signed Todber, Marnhull and Sturminster Newton. Continue for approximately 1.6 miles and on reaching Todber, take second turn left towards Stour Row. Continue along Church Lane and just before the Church, turn right into Church Close. The Old Rectory is the fi rst property on the left. Tenure The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Local Authority North Dorset District Council. Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fi red central heating. Calor gas for kitchen range. Private drainage Council Tax The property is subject to Council Tax Band G. Postcode DT10 1HX Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Salisbury. Approximate Gross Internal Area 236.7 sq m / 2548 sq ft Outbuilding (Including Reduced Headroom) = 35.1 sq m / 378 sq ft Total = 271.8 sq m / 2926 sq ft (Of Which 6.6 sq m / 71 sq ft Is Reduced Headroom) Garage Office / Boiler Room 5.45m x 5.42m Studio Utility Room 17'11" x 17'9" 3.65m x 3.14m 3.64m x 2.86m N 12'0" x 10'4" 11'11" x 9'5" Garden Store Boot Room 3.22m x 2.15m (Not Shown In Actual 10'7" x 7'1" Location / Orientation) Outbuilding Log Store Sitting Room T 4.50m x 3.08m 14'9" x 10'1" Bedroom 2 Kitchen 4.00m x 3.20m Bedroom 3 13'1" x 10'6" 3.99 x 3.78 13'1 x 12'5 7.77m x 3.74m 25'6" x 12'3" Drawing Room 7.71m x 4.26m Dn 25'4" x 14'0" Up Bedroom 1 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 Breakfast Room 3.77m x 3.60m Hall 5.15m x 2.32m 3.78m x 3.59m 12'4" x 11'10" 16'11" x 7'7" 12'5" x 11'9" IN Ground Floor First Floor = Reduced headroom below 1.5 m / 5'0 Illustration for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate, not to scale. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills Salisbury 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 Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street 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 off er or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2BP areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not [email protected] 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. 20180223LB 01722 426 820.