St Aldhelms Chapel Boveridge, Nr Cranborne, Dorset
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St Aldhelms Chapel Boveridge, Nr Cranborne, Dorset St Aldhelms Chapel Boveridge, Nr Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5RU An imaginative conversion of a Listed chapel set in stunning countryside Entrance Lobby • Vaulted Reception Room • Sitting Room • Dining Area • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Area • Cloakroom • 3 Bedrooms • Bathroom • Shower Room Dressing/Storage/Bedroom Mature Garden • Large Oak Timber Framed Outbuilding/ Double Garage with Adjoining Oil/ Log Store About 0.6 acres Situation St Aldhelm’s Chapel is found in the heart base of the tower which has a large storage of the sought after Cranborne Chase area, room. A cloakroom and utility area complete set amongst beautiful rolling farmland and the downstairs accommodation. downland. The property is approached along a quiet tree lined lane in the hamlet of Boveridge, A wooden staircase leads up to the main about 1 mile from Cranborne which has a bedroom which has two arched windows and village shop, school and two restaurants, the views over the garden and fi eld beyond. There Inn at Cranborne and La Fosse. More extensive is an adjoining shower room. The galleried shopping facilities are available in the nearby landing looks over the reception room below. town of Wimborne, whilst the Cathedral city of The second bedroom has a beautiful arched Salisbury offers an extensive range of leisure window with a stained glass surround and a and recreational facilities. Communications are historical memorial tablet on one wall. The third excellent with mainline rail services to London bedroom has a window seat beneath a large Waterloo from Salisbury taking 85 minutes or window. There is also a family bathroom and a from Southampton Parkway from 66 minutes. further room that could be used as a dressing Access to the motorway link via the A31 at area, storage space, or as a bedroom. Ringwood, is only 10 miles from junction 1 of the M27, linking with the M3 to London. Description Mentioned in Pevsner’s Buildings of England, St Aldhelm’s is built of brick with fl int bands under a slate roof and is believed to date from 1838. It has been sympathetically converted and extended to provide spacious and versatile accommodation. Double wooden doors open into a stunning vaulted reception room with wood burner and parquet fl ooring. To the rear of the room is a raised dining area with a further wood burning stove. The large leaded windows allow light to fl ood into the room. Doors open through to the kitchen/breakfast room which has fi tted cupboards and a gas range Lacanche cooker. A curved hallway draws one through to the triple aspect sitting room which has a wood burner and French doors out to the garden. An alcove at one end has a window seat with storage underneath. Entrance vestibule with large double height cupboards, and door to the Outside Directions Local Authority Access to the property is off the lane over a neighbouring From Salisbury take the A354 towards Blandford. On reaching East Dorset District Council (01202) 886201. track, into a gravel parking area. Beside this is a timber framed the dual carriageway, take the second left to Martin. Proceed outbuilding constructed of weather boarded elevations under through the village of Martin and turn right (at Tidpit) signposted Outgoings a slate roof. Access into the building is via two double doors Cranborne (half sign missing). Proceed along this lane for The property is subject to Council Tax Band F. and inside are steps leading to a boarded loft, giving additional approximately 3 miles and take the left turn to Damerham (signed storage. Adjoining is a lean-to housing the oil tank and log store. 4 miles and white thatched cottage on the corner). St Aldhelm’s Planning From here a brick path leads to the house. Chapel will be found on the left after about 300 yards. (Please The property is Grade II Listed as of Special Architectural and note that Sat Nav will bring you to a neighbouring farm not the Historic Interest. The Chapel is set at the centre of a lovely mature garden property, so please follow directions). extending to about 0.6 acres. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn Fixtures and Fittings with a variety of fl owering shrubs and plants including mature Tenure Please note that unless specifi cally mentioned all fi xtures and holly and yew. On the eastern side of the garden is a raised bank The tenure of the property is freehold. fi ttings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale. and seating area with pretty aspect overlooking farmland. The gardens are bordered by Yew hedging and mature beech trees Services Viewing to the east giving added protection and privacy. Mains electricity. Oil fi red central heating. Private drainage and Strictly by appointment with the Agents. water. Propane gas for cooker. Accommodation Please see fl oor plans for dimensions and layout. 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 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. Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2.Any areas, measurements or distances are Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2BP 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. [email protected] 01722 426 820 .