This substantial family residence occupies a good size overall plot situated in a popular prestigious road in the heart of the village of Corfe Mullen. Beautifully presented throughout and decorated in a neutral palette, the property has been tastefully and sympathetically refurbished having retained some original features, such as the tessellated tiled floor in the entrance hallway, and the rendered elevations with feature Juliet style balconies taking in the breath-taking elevated views. Maximising the space on offer, there is a substantial detached garage, with workshop, games room and utility space. Further, there is a insulated cabin, with 4 rooms which is ideal for a work from home space, benefiting from heating, full electrics and toilet.
The property is entered centrally to the welcoming hallway having tessellated tiled floor which brings the feeling of sophisticated character. This extends to an open space to the right with an informal relaxed seating area with French doors opening to a paved front terrace, cloakroom and storage cupboard, along with stairs to the first floor. The downstairs accommodation enjoys three reception spaces, the lounge having two attractive bay windows, filling the room with natural light and overlooking the neatly maintained garden. An inset log fire is fitted to this room and is shared through to the dining area of the kitchen / family room. The stylish fitted kitchen is modelled to the corner of the room and separates the space with a breakfast bar. This includes fitted electric oven, plus microwave / oven, dishwasher and induction hob and extractor. Engineered wood flooring is laid extensively throughout the kitchen/breakfast areas, whilst carpets give a cosy feel to the generous lounge which has two feature bay windows, filling the room with natural light and overlooking the neatly maintained garden. There is access to a rear lobby with adjoining utility room and larder. Completing the downstairs is a further room which was originally designed as a dining room, however is currently a cosy second lounge with wood-burner.
This property is arranged over three floors. The first floor accommodates five well proportioned rooms - one with private ensuite shower room and two served by a "jack and jill" ensuite. In addition there is a luxuriously appointed family bathroom with free standing contemporary bath and separate walk-in rainwater shower. Many of these rooms have features such as bay window, and even French doors with small balcony and stunning outlook over the roof tops towards Badbury Rings. The second floor houses the master suite with a generous modern ensuite bathroom, having walk in shower and freestanding bath. There is a range of bespoke built-in wardrobes as well as eaves storage. There is a further split level which offers a further room which is ideal for an office.
A generous garage has been created which offers over 800 sq ancillary space over three floors. The two front doors being bi-folds and ample space for larger cars. In addition there is a dedicated workshop space to the entry level, and further room to the rear which could easily be a gym. To the top floor, accessed via internal stairs, is a room which would be ideal as either an office space, or as it is now, a substantial games room. Below the garage, accessed via further external door, is a lower room which has plumbing for utilities.
This attractive purpose built space offers 4 separate rooms, power, heating and a toilet. All rooms with exposed wood, and 2 having vaulted ceilings with storage space. To the front aspect there are French Doors overlooking the garden.
The property is located in popular no through road, and has the benefit of two front gated entrances, with electric remote entry - leading to the sweeping in and out gravelled driveway with ample space for numerous vehicles. This driveway then leads to the side of the house and down to the garage at the rear, and further to the detached cabin, on foot. The gardens, are enclosed with hedging, and tastefully landscaped for privacy and ease of maintenance with lawns and high hedge borders. Overall the plot extends to over a third of an acre. If desired, there is planning passed to further enhance and add to the home - https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=372811
Council Tax: Band F - £3,600 (Dorset Council) Services: All Mains Connected - The PV panels on the garage roof are owned and there is no feed into the grid , energy produced is used as and when by the property Property Age & History: We believe the property dates back to 1928 and was originally called “St Micheals”. It was run as a private children’s home up until around 1952. It was then turned into two flats and some of the surrounding gardens were sold and severed. The Cabin: Built in 2020 and has all services connected via the main house Garage: Built in 2021