Drews House, New Street, Marnhull, Dorset. DT10 1QA www.abbotandslater.co.uk

Drews House, New Street, Marnhull, Dorset. DT10 1QA

This quietly located period house has recently been sympathetically renovated and updated to provide charming, spacious and stylish 2 Reception Room, 2 Bedroom accommodation. It also enjoys a Generous Detached Secret Garden!

Location: Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England and has a thriving community life with a primary school, three churches, two inns, doctors' surgery and dispensary. There are numerous clubs and societies which are based in the village and the nearby town of Sturminster Newton also boasts an active community centre providing a range of cultural and educational facilities. Marnhull is celebrated in Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbevilles as Marlot and the views from the property and around the village will leave you in no doubt as to why the Blackmore Vale was so close to his heart. Communication: There is a mainline train service to London Waterloo and the West Country approximately 6 miles away in Gillingham. London can be reached by car via the A303/M3 link. There are also good road links to the larger conurbations of Poole, Bournemouth and the Jurassic coastline. The county towns of Sherborne, Blandford, Shaftesbury and Gillingham are within easy driving distance. Leisure: Surrounded by glorious countryside walking, horse riding and cycling are high on the agenda for some, whilst there are golf courses at Sherborne, Tollard Royal and Blandford. Numerous clubs and societies are available within the village including an active Tennis Club, Cricket Club and Village Hall. Most tastes are however catered for in the surrounding area. The Property: An extract from Marnhull a Dorset Village at the Millennium tells us that “Drews House was probably built between 1756 and 1789 and as was usual in small communities, took its name from the family who lived there. It still retains this name. The original Mr Drew was a basket maker who lived there during the early part of the 20th Century and gathered rushes for his work from the River Stour on the outskirts of Marnhull. The entire cottage is of the 18th century, except the th Kitchen and Bathroom which are 20 century additions.”

It comes to the market this year having undergone very sympathetic renovation and updating. The roof has been replaced and where possible the original tiles have been reused on the front elevation with any new tiles being out of sight to the rear. A charming timber and tiled storm porch has been added to the front elevation and internally a new electrical system installed together with gas fired combi boiler and all new pipework.  Storm Porch The old and tired bathroom has been replaced with a modern and stylish Shower Room and the  Sitting Room with Kitchen boasts a good range of fitted units together with an excellent range of integrated appliances including Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Induction Hob and Electric Oven. The open fireplace property has been completely rewired and now boasts modern recessed ceiling lights to most rooms as well as an excellent array of power points and hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide  Dining Room alarms on the ground and first floors. A multi fuel stove has been installed in the Sitting Room and oak ledged and braced doors with  Well fitted Kitchen quality door furniture hung to the ground floor rooms. Wood effect laminate flooring provides the perfect covering to the ground floor rooms whilst carpets with quality underlay have been with integrated laid to the stairs, landing and 2 spacious first floor bedrooms. appliances The property benefits from a most charming secret garden which is located just a short distance from the house along a brick paved pathway. A wrought iron gate then gives access to this oasis  Modern and well tucked away from view and providing a very good sized area of lawn, a mature pond, with shrubs, bulbs, herbaceous and perennial plants and trees providing colour and interest throughout the fitted Shower Room seasons. There are two timber shed in the garden which would probably benefit from a little t.l.c. st This is a most charming period house that has been transformed to embrace modern living whilst  2 Spacious 1 Floor all the time acknowledging its heritage. Bedrooms

 Cloakroom

 Good Sized Garden. Directions: From Sturminster Newton drive towards Marnhull on the B3092 turning left into New Street as you reach the Parish Church. Proceed along New Street for approximately 300 yards and then just after you pass Butts Close on the left hand side you will see a gravelled pedestrian access on the right hand side. Parking close by you will be able to access Drews House by walking a short distance down this pedestrian walk way and taking the path to the left which will lead you to the property. Alternatively, a member of our staff can meet you in the Crown Inn Car Park and guide you to this quietly located property.

Accommodation: (Please see floor plan for approximate measurements) Timber and tiled Storm Porch. Part Glazed Front Door to: Dining Room: Window to the front elevation with window seat. Wood effect laminate flooring in grey. Feature fireplace with Bressummer beam over and slate hearth, exposed stonework to walls and recessed display shelving. Door to storage cupboard, recessed ceiling lights, radiator and ledged and braced oak door to: Sitting Room: Dual Aspect with window to the front elevation and further window and window seat to the rear elevation. Open fireplace with stone side and back panels having inset Hamlet multi fuel stove set on a slate hearth. Exposed beams to ceiling, recessed ceiling lights, radiator and wood effect laminate flooring in grey. Ledged and braced oak door to staircase and First Floor and further low level door to understairs storage cupboard. T.v. point and power points. Wood effect laminate flooring. From the Dining Room opening leads to the Inner Hall and: Shower Room: Opaque glazed window to the side elevation. Suite in white comprising of a large shower tray with shower over having Mermaid Boarding surrounds and glass screen. Low level w.c., with concealed cistern having display shelving over which leads to the rectangular wash hand basis with mixer tap set above a vanity unit and having laminate surround and tiled splash back. Above the basin is a heated demister mirror with lighting. Ladder style heated towel rail, and wall mounted Mylek electric fan heater. Recessed ceiling lights, extractor fan and wood effect laminate flooring in grey. Kitchen: Dual Aspect with a good range of floor standing and wall mounted Shaker Style kitchen units with deep pan drawers which are soft close. The wall mounted units are under lit. Stone effect laminate upstands and worktops with inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Integrated appliances include a Lamona Washing Machine, Dishwasher, electric induction hob with brushed steel extractor hood over and Lamona electric oven under. There is space for a free standing fridge freezer. Recessed ceiling lights, numerous power points and wood effect laminate flooring in grey. The wall mounted gas fired Ideal Combi Boiler which supplies central heating to radiators and hot water is concealed in a cupboard. Door to side elevation. From the Sitting Room oak ledged and braced door leads to the carpeted staircase with window at return to the First Floor Landing. Bi fold door to: Cloakroom: Low level w.c., wall mounted rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back. Recessed ceiling light and extractor fan. Bedroom 1: Dual Aspect having windows and window seats to the front and rear elevations. New carpet and quality underlay. High level storage cupboard. Recessed ceiling lights and radiator. Bedroom 2: Windows with window seats to the front elevation. New carpet and quality underlay. Recessed ceiling lights and radiator.

OUTSIDE: Whilst the house is attached on one side it is possible to walk around the other two sides of the property, with paved or graveled pathways providing access. To Exterior the front elevation on the right hand side as you look at the house a brick paved path leads to the:

SECRET GARDEN: Of a substantial size and with mature hedging either side of a wrought iron gateway that leads into the garden, it really does feel as though one is entering a Secret Garden! It is of very generous proportions and really is an oasis. There is a good sized area of lawn, a mature pond and planting including shrubs, bulbs and herbaceous and perennial plants to provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. This truly is the most delightful place to relax at the weekend or at the end of the day with family and friends. There are two sheds in the garden although they probably require a little t.l.c!

Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating to radiators.

Local Authority: Dorset Council Council Tax Band: Band C Amount payable for the current year £1,757.35 Council Tax Telephone: 03450 344569 IMPORTANT NOTICE Abbot and Slater and their Clients give notice that: Viewing 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and Strictly by appointment through Abbot and Slater. do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are Prior to making an appointment to view, the given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or Agents strongly recommend that you discuss any representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Abbot and Slater has any authority to make or give any representation of warranty whatever in particular points which are likely to affect your interest relation to the property. in the property in order that you do not make a wasted 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been journey. sold, or withdrawn.

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