THE OLD PARSONAGE CHETNOLE, SHERBORNE, DORSET

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1 THE OLD PARSONAGE CHETNOLE, SHERBORNE, DORSET

2 THE OLD PARSONAGE CHETNOLE, SHERBORNE DORSET A former parsonage dating from the mid 19th century with a self-contained 1 bed annexe, large garden and paddock situated in the heart of a popular village Entrance lobby Entrance hall Sitting room Dining room Study Kitchen Breakfast room Utility room Boot room Cloakroom Conservatory Master bedroom with en-suite shower room 4 Further bedrooms Home office Family bathroom Separate WC Converted attic Converted former stable block comprising double garage with additional machinery garage, garden room, self-contained 1-bed flat and adjacent (separate) bed/sitting room Boiler room Gardener s WC Log store Greenhouse Garden shed Garden and Paddock with field shelter In all about 2.25 acres (0.91 hectare) Yetminster 2½ miles Evershot 4 miles Yeovil 8½ miles Sherborne 9 miles (London Waterloo 2¼ hours) Dorchester 15 miles (Distances and time approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

3 Outbuilding/Flat Annexe Flat Situation & Amenities The Old Parsonage is situated close to the centre of the small village of Chetnole and is set back off a quiet lane running through the village, which is surrounded by unspoilt countryside at the western end of the Blackmore Vale. The village has a parish church and public house and railway halt. The neighbouring village of Yetminster (2½ miles) providing additional amenities including a shop/post office, health centre, veterinary surgery and Montessori nursery. E There are nearby primary schools in Yetminster (2½ miles) and Evershot (4 miles) with The Gryphon School (9 miles) in Sherborne providing secondary education. Nearby private schools include Hazlegrove, the Sherborne schools, Leweston, Millfield and Perrott Hill. S In addition to the local facilities in Yetminster, the Abbey town of Sherborne (9 miles) is easily accessible and has a wide range of shopping and business facilities, including a Waitrose supermarket. The larger towns of Yeovil (8½ miles) and Dorchester (15 miles) are both within easy driving distance. t Sherborne, Yeovil, Dorchester, Bath, Exeter and Poole all provide excellent entertainment venues. e There are a number of gastro pubs and restaurants within the local area, including The Chetnole Inn. M The A37 is just 1¾ miles away running north to Yeovil and south to Dorchester, with the A303 (13 miles) lying just north of Yeovil providing easy access to the M3 to London and the West Country. T There is a mainline rail service from Sherborne to London Waterloo taking 2¼ hours. Trains from Chetnole halt run to Weymouth and Bath/Bristol. A Bournemouth and Exeter International Airports are both about an hour s drive away offering connections within the UK and to many international destinations.

4 The Old Parsonage The oldest part of The Old Parsonage dates from about 1850, when a home for the local parson was created from part of an older terrace of farm workers cottages. A wing was added in the Edwardian period, with a further extension added to the rear in the 1930s. The earliest part of the house is built of local stone under a Welsh slate roof, with later additions built of a combination of stone and red brick, with brick detailing around the windows. The property has been the family home of the present owners for the past 25 years, who have undertaken several improvements during their tenure including the creation of the self-contained 1 bed first floor annexe for an elderly relative. On the ground floor of the main house the front door opens to the entrance lobby and through to the entrance hall with a staircase rising to the first floor. Off the hall are the sitting and dining rooms, which both have fireplaces and are interconnected via double doors. Also off the hall are the conservatory and cloakroom, with a further passage leading past the boot room and study to the kitchen and adjacent breakfast room, which has a secondary staircase to the first floor. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor-mounted timber units and a selection of electrical appliances and has a door leading through to the utility room. On the first floor is the master bedroom, which has an en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms, single bedroom, family bathroom and separate WC. Above the breakfast room on the first floor is the home office and the attic has been boarded and is now used as a games room and for storage. Garden Approached over a gravelled drive with a parking area beside the house, the garden of The Old Parsonage lies on three sides with broad lawns decorated by flower and shrub borders and mature trees including fruit trees, beech, oak, copper beech and a fine wellingtonia. Abutting the house is a paved terrace leading to a former stable block, which has been converted to provide a double garage and machinery store on one side and the garden/hobby room on the other. The two are separated by the entrance hall and staircase, which rises to the self-contained 1 bed annexe and adjacent (separate) unconverted bed/sitting room (suitable for a carer). Beyond the garage are the log store and adjacent greenhouse and vegetable/soft fruit cage. At the far end of the garden is the paddock, which has a field shelter and separate vehicular access. In all about 2.25 acres (0.91 hectare).

5 Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating and hot water provided by Bio-mass fired (wood pellet) central heating boiler (5 years remaining of commercial RHI grant). Solar PV panels. Fixtures & Fittings The fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. Light fittings are excluded, however, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band: G Local Authority West Dorset District Council. Tel: Directions (Postcode DT9 6PE) From Sherborne take the A352 towards Dorchester and take the right turn after 1¾ miles, signed to Leigh. Travel along this road for about 3¼ miles until you reach a T junction. Turn right and proceed for about ½ mile to the centre of Leigh and turn left by the war memorial to Chetnole. Carry on for 1½ miles into Chetnole to a T junction, with the church on the left and the Chetnole Inn public house on the right. Turn left and continue for about 350 yards and The Old Parsonage will be found on the left. Viewings All viewings are by appointment with the joint sole agents Knight Frank LLP and Symonds & Sampson.

6 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 5606 sq ft / sq m (Excludes restricted head height, wc & includes garage, annexe) First Floor Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Outside Space Ground Floor Garage First Floor Second Floor Garage Ground Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. KnightFrank.co.uk Cheap Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3PU sherborne@knightfrank.com Abbey Corner Half Moon Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3LN symondsandsampson.co.uk sherborne@symondsandsampson.co.uk Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: March & July Particulars: July Kingfisher Print and Design