Poor End Poor End Toller Porcorum, Toller Porcorum Bridport 8.7 miles Maiden Newton 2.6 miles

• Drawing room • Dining/ Family room • Farmhouse kitchen and utility room, • Study • 2 Bathrooms and cloakroom • 4 Double bedrooms • 2 Double garages • South facing gardens paddock and copse.

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OUTSIDE Poor End is approached from the road via an unassuming entrance which leads to a driveway sweeping into the rear of the property with space and parking for a number of vehicles. Adjacent to the parking area is a detached, timber double garage. The principal gardens lie to the south and west of the property with a formal garden laid to level lawn and interspersed by a variety of shrubs, trees and flowers. Within this garden is a paved terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining. To the side of the house, accessed from the kitchen, is a further area of garden with a convenient storage area ideal for keeping bins A well proportioned country residence in a stunning south facing and a fuel store. Adjacent to the formal gardens, separated by a post and rail fence and accessed via a pedestrian gate, is a more informal garden laid position with gardens, paddock and copse totalling 2.5 acres. to level lawn and interspersed by a variety of trees including some fruit trees. To one end of this garden is a pond overlooked by a summerhouse. A private copse runs along the south western boundary and in the Spring is awash with bulbs. Also accessed from the garden, by a five bar gate, is the paddock which totals approximately 2 acres and has a further five bar gated access from the lane. The gardens and grounds total 2.5 acres. The property is abutted by the Kingcombe Nature Reserve. SITUATION AND AMENITIES Toller Porcorum is a delightful traditional Dorset village with a post office and church. Nearby Maiden Newton has a wider range of shops, services and amenities including main line railway station to London Waterloo. The popular town of Beaminster lies to the south west and, again, has a good range facilities including shops, schools, vets etc. The county town of Dorchester is 12 miles, with a wider range of services as would be expected from a centre of this size. There is excellent access to the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast with beaches at Burton Bradstock with the Hive Cafe and, of course, popular West Bay. The Market town of Bridport, with its traditional twice weekly market on a Wednesday and Saturday lies to the south and again has a good range of bespoke shops and amenities. DESCRIPTION The name Poor End is believed to be derived from the fact that nearby Powerstock was originally known as 'Poor Stock' and the property is situated at the Powerstock end of the village. Poor End is a unique detached country residence set in this idyllic rural position on the fringes of this popular village. The core of the house is believed to date back to the 18th century but there are no records of the property until the current deeds which date back to the 1960s when the property was extensively renovated and extended. The house occupies a south facing position and offers light and airy accommodation comprising entrance hall, semi vaulted ceiling, drawing room with brick fireplace and cast iron grate, dining/ family room with door to the garden and fireplace with log burner, farmhouse style kitchen with hand built wooden units, set around a central island with a walk in larder, four oven, oil fired, Aga and a range of built in appliances. Adjacent to this is a large utility/ boot room with further storage and ground floor cloakroom. Adjacent to the sitting room is a third reception room which is currently used as a study and has a door leading to an internal workshop, beyond which lies the integral double garage with light and power connected. There is parquet flooring throughout the hallway, dining room and drawing room. A solid wood feature staircase sweeps up to the first floor where there is a spacious landing and four double bedrooms, family bathroom with separate bath and shower cubicle, walk in airing cupboard and a second bathroom. All of the bedrooms enjoy the south facing views, looking out to the gardens and surrounding countryside. This is a unique detached home set in a wonderful rural position and has been in the ownership of the same family for approximately 30 years, so really is a rare gem! SERVICES Oil fired central heating. Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITY West Dorset District Council Stratton House 58-60 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UZ 01305 251010 DIRECTIONS From the Bridport office head towards Dorchester on the A35. Proceed out of town and take the left hand turning signposted Askerswell and Maiden Newton. Head along the road, over Eggardon Hill. Turn right signposted Toller Porcorum and Hooke at the bottom of the hill. On entering the village, head through the centre and past the Post Office on your left, taking the second left, on to Kingcombe Road. Follow along this lane for approximately ½ mile until you see some plant pots, to the right hand side of the lane, and the gable end of Poor End to the left. The driveway is directly after. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only through Bridport Stags call 01308 428000. Poor End, Toller Porcorum, Toller Porcorum

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