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3 bedroom detached house
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
Setting the Scene
One of the most picturesque villages in Dorset, the village of Milton Abbas, was constructed in the late 18th century. It was built as part of a project helmed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown and Sir William Chamber by Joseph Damer, Lord Milton, the first Earl of Dorchester and the owner of Milton Abbey, to move Middleton, the nearby medieval settlement. The decision to move the original village received criticism at the time. However, the new houses were of improved layout and quality.
Houses were separated from one another by horse chestnut trees and constructed of cob with timber frames and thatched roofs. The 36 cottages were arranged with strict adherence to classical principles of mathematics and were all originally painted yellow. Now painted in creamy tones, the house is on a quiet street among a tiny sea of thatched neighbours. For more information, please see the History section.
The Grand Tour
Soft grey windows and doors offset the cream façade of the cottage, while a delightful line of round box hedges runs along the bottom. With its glazed panel, the front door opens to a wide hall. In typical Georgian fashion, the main part of the house is perfectly symmetrical, built on a mirrored plan. A study sits on the left of the hall, a snug on the right; both have matching casement windows overlooking the front lawn and wood burners set into their original hearths. Behind the study, a gym is clad in modern cedar panelling, creating a clever contrast with the old bones of the building.
In the large and welcoming kitchen, bespoke cabinetry has been painted in delicate tones of clay pink by Bauwerk. It has built-in larder storage, a large range oven and useful open shelves. An extensive utility wing lies beyond with bespoke cabinetry concealing appliances.
At the rear of the plan is the generous open-plan living and dining extension, flowing effortlessly from the kitchen. Historically, this large space would have been the bakery and still has the original bread oven still in place. The room has been finished in neutral tones, and beams have been limewashed, maximising the light that pours through leaded windows; another woodburner is set into the hearth.
The principal bedroom is set above the old bakery. This room's spacious proportions are accentuated by the limewashed beams running overhead. A pair of walk-in wardrobes add plenty of storage, while leaded windows frame views of the garden. The large en suite bathroom has Jack-and-Jill sinks, a walk-in shower and a bath clad in pretty pink panelling. The bathroom has bespoke cabinetry and underfloor heating. It can also be accessed by a separate set of stairs from the living and dining room. Two more bedrooms and a bathroom are set around a central landing both with ample bespoke cabinetry and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
The Great Outdoors
A large mature terraced garden with elegant stonework rises behind the house. It is exceptionally peaceful due to the fact a forest is set at the end of the garden. Bee boxes are dotted around the space, while a hammock is draped under the dappled shade of a tree. A patio is the perfect spot for alfresco dining in warmer months. Copious plantings of tulips, narcissus and hyacinths blossom into life come spring, while box edge anchor beds with evergreen charm.
Out and About
Milton Abbas is a pretty village with charming local amenities, including a post office and The Hambro Arms pub up the street. Also in the village is the popular and convenient Steeptonbill Farm Shop, with a wide variety of local produce. For the athletically inclined, the long-distance Jubilee Trail, a 90-mile cross-country path, runs through Milton Abbas. Many shorter walks offer a range of opportunities to explore the downs, traditional woodland, pretty valleys and peaceful villages with several local pubs along the way. The Cerne Giant, Britain’s largest chalk hill figure with ties to Saxon times, is also not far.
Further afield is the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum, offering a wider array of shops. The week-long Great Dorset Steam Fair takes place every September when there is a large gathering of steam tractors and other antique machinery. The town centre has a local history museum, and the Royal Signals Museum is not far from Blandford Army Camp. There are many shops and restaurants in this old market town. Tea rooms include one at the Blandford Fashion Museum, a museum of historical costume. Many of the cafés are in beautiful old buildings.
Dorchester is a 25-minute drive away with a large Waitrose and greater amenities. Regular, direct train services run from Dorchester South to London Waterloo in around 2.5 hours.
Council Tax Band: G
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