The Old Stables Manor Road, Gussage St Michael Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5HY The Old Stables is a stunning, 3 double Gussage St Michael is a popular hamlet bedroom detached village home which was adjacent to the popular village of Gussage All formerly the coach house to T he Old Rectory, Saints, and the property is accessible off a situated in the heart of the hamlet of Gussage private gravelled driveway. Traditionally St Michael, about 9 miles to the north of constructed, the building has solid walls of Wimborne Minster, on the fringe of the brick, with 4 hipped dormers to the front Cranborne Chase. elevation, under a roof of small plain tiles. The Old Stables has been extended, restored The Old Stables stands in pretty gardens and and refurbished to a particularly high grounds that wil l be over a quarter of an acre standard of specification, retaining much of including garaging for 4 vehicles. its original character and charm, and now extending to about 1670 square feet of living space on 2 floors. Viewings by appointment Price Guide £599,950 Freehold The property has a high oak-framed gabled entrance The charming sitting room has a large inglenook style porch with a front door to the dining room. The dining fireplace with a wood burning stove, 2 fitted full height room features a decorative Victorian styl e pewter shelved wall units, and double gl azed French doors to fireplace, built-in store cupboards, and a flagstone floor the garden. There is a magnificent oak-framed extending through to the kitchen/breakfast room. conservatory of contemporary design, with double glazed roof and 4 pairs of double glazed French doors opening The recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room has a range of onto the rear garden. The conservatory has a Travertine storage cupboards and drawers, post formed worktops floor with electric under floor heating. and an inset ceramic 1.5 b owl sink. A particular feature is a Sandyford oil fired range cooker which also supplies There is a wet room with a modern, contemporary style the central heating and domestic hot water. There is suite comprising concealed low cistern WC, marble space for an American style fridge/freezer, a Schott worktop, inset wash hand basin, fully tiled walk-in Ceran ceramic hob, and a number of free-standing Old shower, and high gabled ceiling. The utility room has Englan d style units (which are available by separate space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble negotiation and include a butcher's block style island dryer. unit.) From the sitting room a dogleg staircase leads to the split level landing which has double glazed Velux skylights. Bedroom 1 has a range of built-in wardrobe cupboards and exposed timbers. The family bathroom includes a rolltop bath, a high cistern WC and a wash basin. Bedroom 2 has an en-suite shower room, and Bedroom 3 (which is L shaped) has dual aspect windows and a wash basin. The beautifully maintained cottage gardens lie to the front, side and rear of the cott age and adjoin OPEN COUNTRYSIDE to the rear. There is gated access from the village lane to the front which is partially walled and paved with a pergola that has established climbing vines . The secluded garden has been designed as a series of rooms link ed by meandering footpaths with lawns, flower beds, water feature and superb summerhouse. The garden will include a vegetable plot with raised beds and asparagus bed, 4 espalier apple trees and traditional, brick and flint open faced barn along with a woo dland area. The Old Stables is one of three detached properties located opposite the pretty village hall. The Old Stables owns the gravelled driveway that also provides access to the other two cottages and leads in turn to a substantial double garage (with up-and-over doors, lighting and power points), a recently constructed oak-framed, open- fronted barn style double garage and parking area. A gate leads through to the garden and on to the front door. COUNCIL TAX: Band ‘F’. EPC RATING: ‘F’. DIRECTIONS: From Wimborne, proceed north on the B3078 towards Cranborne for approximately 5 miles. Turn left at The Horton Inn, and proceed over a stone bridge. Continue towards the Blandford-Salisbury Road and, after about 3.5 miles, turn right, signposted to Gussage St Michael. Proceed down a steep hill, and Manor Road can be found at the bottom of the hill, on the left hand side. The Old Stables is immediately on the right. This Promap image is not intended as a precise repre sentation of where the properties boundaries will be or an area of land. It should be treated as an approximate guide only. Interested parties should have their solicitor check the exa ct dimensions on the Title Plan. 15 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1DT Tel: (01202) 841171/2 Fax: (01202) 842714 Email: [email protected] www.christopherbatten.com 'CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING' REGULATIONS: The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her solicitor. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her solicitor. Applicants are advised to check the availability of a property before travelling any distance to view. .