The Old Rectory , DT2

An unspoilt Grade II listed former rectory set in 11 acres on the edge of a small village. Situation & Amenities The Old Rectory occupies a private, elevated position on the edge of the village of Alton Pancras, which is set within the unspoilt Piddle Valley. The landscape is criss-crossed by a network of bridleways and tracks for walking, riding and countryside pursuits and the beautiful Jurassic Coast is just 14 miles away. The village has a church and the neighbouring villages of (1.5 miles) and (1.6 miles) both have some useful amenities including a pub, post office/village shop and primary school. For wider requirements including medical, dental and veterinary Buckland Newton 1.6 miles, Cerne Abbas surgeries, Dorchester (9 miles), (11 miles) and 3.8 miles, Dorchester 9 miles, Sherborne Yeovil (15 miles) are all reasonably nearby. Sherborne also 11 miles (Waterloo 2.25 hours), Yeovil 15 has a regular train service to Waterloo taking 2 hours 10 miles, 23 miles, minutes and there are airports at Bournemouth, Bristol and Airport 31 miles (Distances and time Exeter connecting to both UK and international destinations. approximate). Local independent schools in the area include Sherborne, Leweston, Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Clayesmore. For state education the neighbouring Piddle Valley and Cerne Abbas primary schools are both OFSTED rated 1 (Outstanding), as is Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester for secondary education. The Old Rectory Built in 1846 for the then vicar, the Reverend R Shitler, and subsequently sold by the Church of in 1945 when it was no longer required, The Old Rectory has been owned by the current family for the past 44 years and has recently been extensively refurbished to a high standard. The house is a classic example of a vicarage of the period, with two storeys, a symmetrical façade, painted stucco rendered walls and a Welsh slate roof with deep eaves. It now forms a perfect family house, sitting centrally within its garden, slightly set apart from the village, with approximately ten acres of paddocks and a lovely south facing outlook across unspoilt countryside. Internally the house is beautifully light and airy, with tall sash windows and high ceilings throughout, and is very well presented. Its internal layout is also typical of the period with a central reception hall and two principal reception rooms, one on each side. Both rooms have fine stone fireplaces fitted with Jetmaster grates and have sash windows with working shutters looking out in a southerly direction across the property’s own land to the uninterrupted view beyond. The house also has a delightful kitchen/breakfast room fitted with bespoke, painted units, stone work surfaces, 4-oven electric AGA and walk-in larder. At the rear is the large boot room, which was added in 1999 and has a flagstone floor and leads out to the rear, paved service courtyard, which has a verandah and off which are the laundry room, tack room, workshop and wood store. At the rear of the hall the original and elegant staircase rises to the part-galleried landing, off which are five double bedrooms, most fitted with working shutters, and two bathrooms. In addition, there is a walk-through dressing 6 2 4 room which leads to a sixth double bedroom at the rear of the house. 11 acres Outbuildings, Garden & Grounds Set slightly apart from and above the village at the end of a short approach lane, The Old Rectory sits centrally within its one acre garden, with approximately ten acres of paddocks and a lovely southerly facing outlook across unspoilt countryside. The garden extends out on three sides with areas of lawn and stands of mature trees, including many, fine mature beech trees. At one side of the house are the vegetable garden, greenhouse and adjacent terrace for outside dining, which has direct access to the kitchen through a pair of French windows. The property is approached by a tarmac drive, which extends round to a parking area in front of the house. A side spur leads to the former stable yard and coach house at the rear of the house, with the yard providing additional parking space and direct access through the service courtyard to the house. The coach house has stabling with three loose boxes, a hayloft above, and the coach room now serves as a single garage. Behind the coach house is a modern timber built stable block with three loose boxes. In all the garden and grounds extend to about 11.05 acres (4.47 hectares). Services Mains water, electricity & drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Electric (Economy 7) AGA. Superfast broadband. Tenure Freehold Local Authority & Council Tax Band Dorset Council (www.dorsetforyou.com). Band: G. Directions (Postcode DT2 7RT) Travel south from Buckland Newton on the B3143 towards Piddletrenthide. From the crossroads on the edge of Buckland Newton travel 1.5 miles to the edge of Alton Pancras. Carry on into the village for about 0.25 mile and then turn right by a white-painted, thatched cottage into a narrow lane. Carry on up the lane and the property will be found at the end after about 75 yards. Reception Outbuilding 3 Outbuilding 2 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 372.2 sq m / 4,007 sq ft Bedroom (Includes garage / excludes restricted head height, outbuildings & coach house) Bathroom This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation

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