No longer on the market
This property is no longer on the market
Floorplan
Map5 bedroom detached house
Level access
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Solar panels
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
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- Set in the rolling hills of the Wiltshire countryside
- Five bedroom, four reception room detached house
- Approximately 6 miles from the historic town of Shaftesbury
- Approximately 3,143 sq ft of accommodation
- Dual aspect drawing room
- Well proportioned kitchen and separate utility room
- All bedrooms with views of the local countryside
- Double garage and ample off road parking
- Beautiful mature grounds with croquet lawn, sun terrace and vegetable plot
Set in the rolling hills of the Wiltshire countryside on Cranborne Chase is a well kept secret known locally as the ‘forever home’ village of Tollard Royal which sits among 7,500 acres of The Rushmore Estate, including 700 acres of listed parkland. It has an 18 hole golf course on the edge of the village and the grounds also contain Sandroyd School, an Independent day and boarding school taking children from 2 - 13 and graded “Excellent” across all 9 assessed categories in the most recent Independent Schools Inspection report. It is just six miles from the historic town of Shaftsbury. This five bedroom, four reception room, three bathroom detached family home must be viewed to fully appreciate.
Benches House is tucked out of the way down a small gravel lane behind wooden gates between the village green and the local King John Country Inn and set on a plot of approximately 0.27 of an acre offering approximately 3,143 sq feet of exquisite accommodation including a double garage, double aspect drawing room, dining room with wood burning stove, breakfast room, garden room , separate utility room, boot room, five bedrooms all enjoying countryside views, family bathroom, two en suite shower rooms, parking for several cars and a croquet lawn.
• Generous size galleried entrance hall
• Cloakroom including wash hand basin and low level flush WC
• Dining room offering countryside views, a glimpse of the croquet lawn and a wood burning stove
• Large, bright drawing room with feature Jet master open fire
• Breakfast room which cleverly shares the wood burning stove and also offers countryside views
• Generous size garden room with an insulated pitched roof allowing all year round use
• Well proportioned kitchen finished in a range of oak units with complementary granite worktops, a range cooker, Belfast sink, integrated fridge and dishwasher
• Separate utility room with plumbing and cupboards for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for American style fridge/freezer and a matching range floor and wall mounted units with complementary worktop and sink unit
• Boot room with garden access
• Five well proportioned bedrooms, two with en suite shower/bathrooms and all having countryside views
• An impressive main bedroom offering a dual aspect, walk in wardrobe and a generous en suite shower room
• Family bathroom including shower over the bath, wash hand basin and low level flush WC
• Double garage measuring approximately 17 ft x 16 ft with power and light
• Outside: A peaceful plot of approximately 0.27 of an acre surrounds this countryside residence offering beautiful mature grounds with a high degree of privacy and peace and quiet including a croquet lawn, crazy pathed sun terrace, various seating areas and parking for numerous cars
• The property also benefits from 16 solar panels providing substantial savings on hot water and electricity with a tariff. The boiler and oil tank have been recently replaced
Tollard Royal is a delightful village on Cranborne Chase just six miles from Shaftesbury and nearby Larmer Tree Gardens. There is an excellent choice of schools in both the state and private sectors.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G EPC RATING: D
AGENTS NOTES: The heating system, mains and appliances have not been tested by Hearnes Estate Agents. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
Benches House is tucked out of the way down a small gravel lane behind wooden gates between the village green and the local King John Country Inn and set on a plot of approximately 0.27 of an acre offering approximately 3,143 sq feet of exquisite accommodation including a double garage, double aspect drawing room, dining room with wood burning stove, breakfast room, garden room , separate utility room, boot room, five bedrooms all enjoying countryside views, family bathroom, two en suite shower rooms, parking for several cars and a croquet lawn.
• Generous size galleried entrance hall
• Cloakroom including wash hand basin and low level flush WC
• Dining room offering countryside views, a glimpse of the croquet lawn and a wood burning stove
• Large, bright drawing room with feature Jet master open fire
• Breakfast room which cleverly shares the wood burning stove and also offers countryside views
• Generous size garden room with an insulated pitched roof allowing all year round use
• Well proportioned kitchen finished in a range of oak units with complementary granite worktops, a range cooker, Belfast sink, integrated fridge and dishwasher
• Separate utility room with plumbing and cupboards for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for American style fridge/freezer and a matching range floor and wall mounted units with complementary worktop and sink unit
• Boot room with garden access
• Five well proportioned bedrooms, two with en suite shower/bathrooms and all having countryside views
• An impressive main bedroom offering a dual aspect, walk in wardrobe and a generous en suite shower room
• Family bathroom including shower over the bath, wash hand basin and low level flush WC
• Double garage measuring approximately 17 ft x 16 ft with power and light
• Outside: A peaceful plot of approximately 0.27 of an acre surrounds this countryside residence offering beautiful mature grounds with a high degree of privacy and peace and quiet including a croquet lawn, crazy pathed sun terrace, various seating areas and parking for numerous cars
• The property also benefits from 16 solar panels providing substantial savings on hot water and electricity with a tariff. The boiler and oil tank have been recently replaced
Tollard Royal is a delightful village on Cranborne Chase just six miles from Shaftesbury and nearby Larmer Tree Gardens. There is an excellent choice of schools in both the state and private sectors.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G EPC RATING: D
AGENTS NOTES: The heating system, mains and appliances have not been tested by Hearnes Estate Agents. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
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