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Knowle Cottage

Beaminster • Knowle Cottage 1 Shorts Lane • Beaminster • Dorset • DT8 3BD

A charming period property with glorious gardens and paddocks close to the centre of one of Dorset’s prettiest towns

Accommodation Reception hall • Snug • Drawing room • Inner hall/dining room • Garden room • Kitchen with Aga • Larder • First fl oor offi ce • Cloakroom Boot room • Master bedroom with en suite bathroom • Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom • Dressing room/bedroom 5 • Family bathroom Second Floor Two further bedrooms Private drive with ample parking • Coach House with potential for conversion subject to planning • Fine mature gardens • Paddocks In all extending to about 8.05 acres

SaviIls Wimborne Wessex House, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1PB [email protected] 01202 856800

Situation courses at West Bay, Dorchester and , horse racing when it was altered to its present form. The house has cut Knowle Cottage is close to the centre of Beaminster, described at Wincanton and water sports on the Dorset coast. The area is stone elevations under a slate roof and spacious characterful by architectural historian, Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, as one of the also served by independent schools at Perrot Hill and . accommodation arranged over three floors and sits well most attractive small towns in Dorset. The town is surrounded by within its plot with the main rooms facing in a southerly Description glorious unspoilt rolling countryside, much of which is designated direction flooding them with light. The views from the house This most attractive, flexible period house is situated at the an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where strict planning are delightful and it is rare so close to the town centre to have end of a quiet no through lane adjacent to the fine parish controls have preserved its rural character. A short distance to a such a spacious garden and views over land owned by the Church of St Mary and has the character and feeling of a the south of the town lies the Georgian town of with its property. excellent range of facilities including shops, restaurants, pubs country house yet is within moments from the centre of this and supermarkets, including Waitrose. Just a few miles further charming small town. The property forms two distinct parts, Outside to the south is the coastal resort of West Bay and access to the one being the Cottage which fronts onto the lane and is The landscaped gardens at Knowle Cottage are glorious, with glorious which is a designated World Heritage listed Grade II and the other larger, grander part to the rear mature trees, shrubs and plants and a fine lawn bordered Site. The County town of Dorchester is within easy reach by which does not form part of the listing but was constructed by a wall to the churchyard with the church tower standing car as is the Abbey town of Sherborne. is about in the 19th Century. This handsome house and site were proud. From the lane, gates give access to a private area 7 miles away and all three provide rail access to and thought to have originally incorporated a tithe barn with the of gravelled parking suitable for several cars and a garage Waterloo. Sporting facilities in the area include golf whole being in the ownership of the church until circa 1845 forming part of a most attractive former coach house and stables which may offer potential for conversion subject to the necessary consents. The main garden lies mostly to the south of the property and an attractive lawn drops away gently to a stream with a wooden bridge leading to the paddocks which rise steeply to the other side, providing a glorious backdrop from the house and gardens. On the south western side of the house, adjacent to the churchyard is a productive kitchen garden. Accommodation Please see floor plans. Directions (DT8 3BD) From the Market Square, in the centre of Beaminster, proceed into Church street passing the church on the left and the gates to Knowle Cottage will be found on the same side just a short distance afterwards, opposite a red brick house on the right hand side. Services All mains services are connected. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order. Local Authority District Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ. Tel 01305 251010. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Approximate IPMS2 Floor Area = 359.4 sq m / 3869 sq ft (Including Eaves / Excluding Void) Coach House = 83.4 sq m / 898 sq ft N Garage = 26.3 sq m / 283 sq ft Limited Use Area = 16 sq m / 172 sq ft Total = 485.1 sq m / 5222 sq ft Approximate IPMS2 Floor Area = 359.4 sq ApproximateForm / 3869identification sq ftIPMS2 (Including only. Floor Not Eaves Areato scale. =/ Excluding359.4 sq mVoid) / 3869 sq ft (Including Eaves / Excluding Void) Coach House = 83.4 sq m / 898 sq ft Coach© Fourwalls House Group = 83.4 sq m / 898 sq ft N N Garage = 26.3 sq m / 283 sq ft Garage = 26.3 sq m / 283 sq ft Limited Use Area = 16 sq m / 172 sq ft Limited Use Area = 16 sq m / 172 sq ft Total = 485.1 sq m / 5222 sq ft Total = 485.1 sq m / 5222 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale. For identification only. Not to scale. © Fourwalls Group 6.46 x 2.62 © Fourwalls Group 21'2 x 8'7 6.46 x 4.94 Dn 21'2 x 16'2

6.46 x 2.62 6.46 x 2.62 21'2 x 8'7 6.46 x 4.94 21'2 x 8'7 6.46 x 4.94 Dn Dn 21'2 x 16'2 Outbuilding - First Floor21'2 x 16'2 Study Utility 5.31 x 3.01 4.18 x 2.76 Dn Dn 17'5 x 9'11 13'9 x 9'1 Void Up

Kitchen / 2.86 x 1.53 Breakfast 3.12 x 2.39 3.22 x 2.96 9'5 x 5'0 Room Up First Floor - Outbuilding - First Floor 10'3 x 7'10 10'7 x 9'9 7.07 x 4.39 Outbuilding - First Floor Study Room In Roof Study Garage Utility Utility 23'2 x 14'5 Dn 5.31 x 3.01 5.31 x 3.01 6.10 x 4.30 4.18 x 2.76 4.18 x 2.76 Dn Dn Dn 17'5 x 9'11 17'5 x 9'11 20'0 x 14'1 13'9 x 9'1 13'9 x 9'1 Void Void Up Up Up = Reduced head height below 1.5m 3.22 x 3.03 Kitchen / Kitchen / 2.78 x 2.40 10'7 x 9'11 2.86 x 1.53 3.12 x 2.39 3.22 x 2.96 3.22 x 2.96 Breakfast 2.86 x 1.53 Breakfast 3.129'1 x 2.39x 7'10 9'5 x 5'0 Up 10'3 x 7'10 10'7 x 9'9 Room 9'5 x 5'0 First Floor Room- Up First Floor - 10'3 x 7'10 10'7 x 9'9 7.07 x 4.39 Room In 7.07Roof x 4.39 Room In Roof 23'2 x 14'5 23'2 x 14'5 Garage Garage B Up 6.10 x 4.30 6.10 x 4.30 20'0 x 14'1 Coach House - Ground Floor (Not Shown20'0 In xActual 14'1 Location / Orientation) Dn = Reduced head height below 1.5m Up Up Up = Reduced head height below 1.5m 3.22 x 3.03 3.22 x 3.03 IN Up Dressing Room / 10'7 x 9'11 Eaves 2.78 x 2.40 10'7 x 9'11 Eaves Hall Dining Room Bedroom 5 2.78 x 2.40 9'1 x 7'10 3.07 x 3.05 6.87 x 3.06 4.32 x 3.13 9'1 x 7'10 10'1 x 10'0 22'6 x 10'0 14'2 x 10'3

B Dn Dn Up B Up Coach House - Ground Floor Coach HouseBedroom - Ground 4 Floor Bedroom 3 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) 4.63 x 3.20 4.71 x 4.33 Dn (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Garden Room Dn 15'2 x 10'6 15'5 x 14'2 Up Up 4.95 x 4.62 IN IN Up Dressing Room / DressingEaves Room / Snug Drawing Room Bedroom 2 Up Eaves Eaves Hall 16'3Bedroom x 15'2 5 Master Bedroom Eaves Dining Room Hall4.19 x 3.69 Dining5.60 Room x 3.69 Bedroom 5 3.07 x 3.05 4.32 x 3.13 3.99 x 3.70 Bedroom 6.87 x 3.06 3.07 x 13'93.05 x 12'1 6.8718'4 x 3.06 x 12'1 4.32 x 3.13 10'1 x 10'0 14'2 x 10'3 13'1 x 12'2 5.83 x 3.67 22'6 x 10'0 10'1 x 10'0 22'6 x 10'0 14'2 x 10'3 19'2 x 12'0 Dn Dn Dn Dn Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 4.63 x 3.20 4.71 x 4.33 4.63 x 3.20 4.71 x 4.33 Garden Room Garden Room 15'2 x 10'6 15'5 x 14'2 15'2 x 10'6 15'5 x 14'2 4.95 x 4.62 Snug Drawing Room 4.95 x 4.62 16'3 x 15'2 Snug DrawingBedroom Room 2 4.19 x 3.69 5.60 x 3.69 Master16'3 Bedroom x 15'2 Bedroom 2 Master Bedroom 4.19 x 3.69 5.603.99 x 3.69 x 3.70 Bedroom 3.99 x 3.70 13'9 x 12'1 18'4 x 12'1 13'9 x 12'1 18'413'1 x 12'1 x 12'2 Bedroom Ground Floor 5.83 x 3.67 First Floor13'1 x 12'2 5.83 x 3.67 Second Floor 19'2 x 12'0 19'2 x 12'0

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 off er 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.190307SB. Ground Floor PhotographsGround taken Floor July 2016. First Floor First Floor Second Floor Second Floor Savills.co.uk