7 bedroom detached house

FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED FARMHOUSE WITH TWO ATTACHED COTTAGES (4238 SQUARE FEET) IN A QUARTER OF AN ACRE! 'Wayside' is a simply stunning, detached, Grade II listed, period, natural stone house (4238 square feet) believed to date back to the 1600’s, restored and finished to the highest of sympathetic standards, situated in the pretty centre of this sought-after Dorset town. The property occupies a generous, level plot and lovely, walled gardens extending to a quarter of an acre (0.25 acres approximately). The house has extensive, private driveway parking at the rear providing off road parking for eight to ten cars or more, leading to a large, detached garage / workshop and attached further single garage. The main house is attached to two substantial further cottages – both of which are barn conversions and ancillary accommodation to the main house. The annexes have been converted from the old hunting stables where before World War One, Lord Stalbridge’s horses and polo ponies were stabled . 'The Hayloft' comprises sitting room, kitchen breakfast room, first floor double bedroom with Juliet balcony and en-suite bathroom. 'The Stable' is single storey and comprises sitting room, kitchen breakfast room, double bedroom and bathroom. Both cottages and the main house have separate mains gas fired radiator central heating systems. The main house boasts extensive accommodation comprising entrance reception hall, inner hall, sitting room, farmhouse kitchen / dining room, ground floor double bedroom five with en-suite shower room, large utility room, huge boot room and ground floor WC / cloakroom. On the first floor, there is a generous landing area, four substantial bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. There is a large attic room on the second floor. The whole property retains many original character features including flagstone floors, impressive fireplaces, exposed beams, window seats, plank and muntin panelling and much, much more. The property is situated near the centre of the pretty town of Stalbridge. Stalbridge is Dorset's smallest town and offers a selection of good pubs, a Church of England primary school, dentist's, library, optician's, chemist's, post office and petrol station. The town proudly boasts Dikes, a family run, independent superstore, deli and café, which is a short walk away and convenient for a wide range of good quality supplies. There are countryside walks not far from the front door. The picturesque abbey town centre of Sherborne is only a short drive away with a coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants, world famous private schools, breath-taking abbey building and mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. Sherborne has also recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts ‘The Sherborne’ – a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus restaurant that is in the building of the original Sherborne House. This beautiful property is perfect for those aspiring family buyers looking to settle in their ultimate Dorset home, cash buyers from the South East and London possible linked with the excellent local private schools and indulging in the ‘race for space’, the pied-a-terre market, rental / holiday rental market and much more. THIS AMAZING, UNIQUE HOME MUST BE VIEWED TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.

Glazed and panel front door leads to Entrance reception hall: 17’10 maximum 4’10 maximum. A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, stone floors, moulded dado rail, radiator. Glazed door to the rear courtyard.
Pine panel door leads to the Inner hall: 19’7 maximum x 6’5 maximum. Radiator, multi pane window to the rear. Doors lead off to the main ground floor rooms.

Sitting room: 11’8 maximum x 14’9 maximum. Exposed beams, period stone fireplace recess with cast iron log burning stove, paved hearth. Sash window to the front with fitted shutters, radiator, TV point.

Farmhouse kitchen / dining room: 25’7 maximum x 16’4 maximum. An impressive main living area enjoying a light dual aspect with three sash windows to the front, two multi pane windows to the rear. A range of bespoke antique pine panelled kitchen units comprising granite worksurface, double composite sink bowl, mixer Quooker tap with instant boiling water. A range of cupboards under, Rangemaster Nexus range style oven with gas hob and electric double oven, fitted stainless steel microwave. Integrated Neff dishwasher. Large island unit with granite worksurface, two radiators, limestone flagstone floors. Glazed timber door to the rear, feature fireplace recess with cast iron log burning stove, fitted cupboards. Inset ceiling lighting and speaker system. Pine door from the open plan kitchen/family room leads to the

Utility room: 17’1 maximum x 11’7 maximum. Timber worksurface with ceramic Belfast sink, mixer tap, fitted cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for upright fridge/freezer and chess freezer, flagstone floor. Window and glazed door to the rear. Pine door leads to larder 9’8 maximum x 5’3 maximum. Window to the side, fitted shelving. Pine door from the utility room leads to the

Boot room: 9’1 maximum x 15’8 maximum. Fitted seating area, flagstone floors, radiator, sash window to the side, door to the side. Pine door leads to

Cloakroom / W.C: 7’5 maximum x 3’1 maximum. Fitted low level W.C, wall mounted wash basin, window to the side, radiator.

Door from the entrance reception hall leads to Ground floor bedroom five: 13’3 maximum x 9’4 maximum. A generous double bedroom, multi pane window to the rear, painted panelling, radiator. Door leads to En-suite/ shower room: 9’8 maximum x 3’11 maximum. A modern white suite comprising, low level W.C, pedestal washbasin, tiled splashback, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiled surrounds. Sash window to the front, panelled shutters, extractor fan, illuminated mirror and shaver point, radiator.

Staircase rises from the inner hall to the first floor landing. Stairwell window to the rear. First floor landing: 30’5 maximum x 8’9 maximum. Two windows to the rear enjoying extensive countryside views beyond neighbouring properties, two radiators. Panel doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

Master bedroom: 16’9 maximum x 15’8 maximum. A generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, sash window to the front, further fitted cupboard space, radiator.

Bedroom two: 13’10 maximum x 12’10 maximum. A second generous double bedroom, sash window to the front, radiator.

Bedroom three: 12’9 maximum x 12’2 maximum. Another double bedroom, sash window to the front, radiator.

Bedroom four/ office: 9’ maximum x 7’7 maximum. Sash window to the front, radiator, painted panelling.

Family bathroom: 12’8 maximum x 8’2 maximum. A white suite comprising large panel bath with shower tap arrangement over, double sized glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over. Pedestal washbasin, low level W.C, tiling to splash prone areas, painted panelling, radiator. Sash window to the front. Door leads to shelved linen cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Pine door from the first floor landing leads to separate Washroom / W.C: 11’6 maximum 4’2 maximum. Low level W.C, wall mounted wash basin, radiator, painted panelling, window to the rear, window seat.

Door from the first floor landing gives access to stairwell rising to the Attic room: 17’1 maximum x 14’10 maximum. Window to the side, light and power connec