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Yew House | New Street | Marnhull | | DT10 1NP www.abbotandslater.co.uk

Quietly Grand Grade II Listed Family Home.

. Stunning Marnhull Stone Period Property offering extensive and versatile accommodation over 3 Floors. . Detached Triple Garage and Landscaped Gardens and Grounds of just under ½ an acre. . Grade II Listed the property boasts an array of period features including Inglenook Fireplaces and exposed beamwork. . Located on the Edge of this Sought after Village. . OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Location: Marnhull is one of the largest villages in and has a thriving community life with a primary school, three churches, post office, two inns and doctors' surgery and pharmacy. There are numerous clubs and societies which are based in the village and the nearby town of also boasts an active community centre providing a range of cultural and educational facilities. Marnhull is celebrated in ’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles as Marlott and the views from around the village will leave you in no doubt as to why the was so close to his heart.

Leisure: Surrounded by glorious countryside walking, horse riding and th th cycling are high on the agenda for some, whilst there are golf courses at The Property: Built in the late 17 /early 18 Century the property was Sherborne, Tollard Royal and Blandford. Numerous clubs and societies are known as Hussey Farm and ran as a small holding. It has an impressive south available within the village including an active Tennis Club, Cricket Club and facing frontage and originally had a stone roof until sometime in the 1930’s when Village Hall. Most tastes are however catered for in the surrounding area. it was replaced with tiles following storm damage. It would appear that the name was changed in the 1960’s to Yew House which is when it was purchased and Communication: There is a mainline train service to London Waterloo modernized including the installation of property plumbing and electricity. Whilst and the West Country approximately 6 miles away in Gillingham. London at that time it is noted that some of the original features had not stood the test of can be reached by car via the A303/M3 link. There are also good road links time thankfully the interior today still boasts a wonderful array of period features. to the larger conurbations of Poole, and the Jurassic These include exposed beam and woodwork, stone mullioned windows, window coastline. The county towns of Sherborne, Blandford, and seats, inglenook fireplaces and exposed stonework in the Kitchen and Hall. This is Gillingham are within easy driving distance. a superb period property which offers extensive and extremely versatile accommodation. Indeed it has the potential for annexe accommodation at one end or to offer Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Directions: From Sturminster Newton drive towards Marnhull on the B3092 passing through the village of . On reaching the The property is Grade II Listed in recognition of its historic value. village turn left into New Street passing St Gregory’s Church which should be on your right hand side. Follow this road for approximately ¼ of a mile Yew House has been a much loved family home and awaits a buyer who will enjoy and the entrance to Yew House will be found on your right hand side. the extensive and versatile accommodation it has to offer together with a delightful edge of village location.

Accommodation: (see Floor Plan for approximate measurements)

Entrance Porch: Flagstone floor, stone seat and original oak beam lock to double leaf oak doors. Front Inner Hall: Flagstone floor, exposed oak beams to ceiling. Secondary elm spiral staircase to First Floor Landing. Drawing Room: Dual Aspect Large fireplace with inset woodburning stove sat upon a quarry tiled hearth, window seat and exposed beam. Radiator. Dining Room: Dual Aspect Inglenook fireplace with inset woodburning stove set over a stone hearth having a bressummer beam over. Window seat and exposed beam to ceiling. Radiator. Inner Hall: Dual Aspect with main staircase to First Floor Landing. This area links the Drawing Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Original door to Courtyard. Exposed stonework to some walls, polished hardwood floor, exposed beam and original internal meat hanging/drying alcove. There is a part glazed door to the : Kitchen: Extensive range of floor standing wall mounted shaker style units with drawer line, drawers and glazed display cupboard and shelving. The wall mounted cupboards are under lit. Solid resin work surfaces having inset stainless steel sinks with mixer tap over and fully tiled splash backs. The Lacanche five gas ring cooker with electric fan oven, conventional oven and grill is set into a chimney breast with beam over. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a full sized fridge. Brazilian slate floor and recessed ceiling lights. A glazed door leads from the Kitchen area to a section of the house that was added in 1988. Constructed in the style of the original house this area offers potential as a self contained annexe. Breakfast Room: Window to the side elevation and solid oak door to the side of the property and driveway. Walk in storage cupboard and door to rear lobby. Ceramic tiled floor and radiator. Cloak/Shower Room: Fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin, extractor fan and low level w.c. Shaver socket and partially tiled walls. Rear Lobby: Ceramic tiled floor, door to courtyard and rear garden. Staircase to Landing and Guest Suite. Boiler Room: housing gas fired boiler supplying central heating to radiators and hot water. Utility Room: Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under, plumbing for washing machine, wall cupboards, tumble dryer vent and ceramic tiled floor. Landing: Hatch to loft, cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Guest Suite/Bedroom 4: Window to the rear elevation. Storage Cupboard /Wardrobe. Ensuite Bathroom: Suite of panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level w.c. From the Inner Hall a staircase leads to the Landing in the original part of the house: Main Landing, L Shaped: Dual Aspect with Exposed beamwork to ceiling, staircase to 2nd floor and charming feature only Victorian grate and surround. Radiator and ceiling lights. Bedroom 1: Dual Aspect having exposed beam to ceiling, door to secondary staircase with interesting oval leaded light window and Dressing Area. Bedroom 2: Dual Aspect having semi-circular chimney breast to one wall with stone corbels. Radiator. Bedroom 3: Window to the front elevation. Built in shelving and built in hanging cupboard, exposed beam and radiator. Family Bath and Shower Room: Window to rear elevation. Fully tiled with wet room shower area, panelled bath mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. and heated towel rail. From First Floor Landing staircase leads to the 2nd Floor Landing: Study/Office: Having solid oak flooring, electric points and east facing window. Door to further attic area in need of some renovation. Bedroom 5: Window to the rear elevation. Exposed beams and radiator.

Stunning Grade II Listed Property offering Extensive and Versatile Accommodation over 3 Floors including 3 Reception Rooms, 5 Bedrooms and a

Triple Garage wonderful array of period features. Outside: Outside there is a Detached The property is approached from the lane along a tarmacadam driveway with parking and turning Triple Garage and extensive area in front of the stone built triple garage which has a tiled roof and benefits from numerous power Driveway Parking. points and a sink with cold water supply. There is also an outside tap. There is a Walled Garden to the front elevation and The property benefits from its own private driveway With access to New Street shared with a neigh- Landscaped Gardens to the side bouring property. and rear. There is a stone seat under the Breakfast Room window.

Front Garden: Is partly walled and south facing. To the front of the house there is a white wisteria and trumpet vine. There is a good sized area of terrace, a neat area of Lawn and two Yew Trees stand sentry at either side of this charming area of the property.

Side and Rear Gardens: To the side of the house is an area of Courtyard Garden which is bounded by a high stone wall. This Area of garden being mainly graveled with raised Flower beds, a pergola up which grow a blue wisteria Honeysuckle and quince, has a Mediterranean feel.

The remainder of the garden which lies to the rear of the property is mainly laid to lawn.

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Local Authority: District Council Council Tax: Telephone No. 03450 344569 Council Tax Band: G Amount Payable for the year 2018/2019: £3,085.94

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