5 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming and versatile detached character home with two bedroom annexe, situated on the outskirts of the west Dorset village of Marshwood. The house is a converted chapel and now Listed Grade II with spacious accommodation over two floors plus the self-contained annexe. Slightly set back from the road, the property has a gated driveway leading to parking space for a number of vehicles. Gardens lie to the front (south east) and side as well as a secluded seating area at the back of the annexe offering fabulous long range countryside views. The windows are a particular feature of the property, many of them arched and internal doors are attractive ledge and brace, latched doors. On entering at the front, a large hallway offers an immediate first impression of space and light, with the stairs leading up to a galleried landing. To one side of the hall is a cosy sitting room with fireplace and the attractive country kitchen lies to the back. A door from here opens to a utility room and on to an external door to the rear. Two other rooms are set off the hallway, which can be used as bedrooms or reception rooms with the family bathroom serving both. Upstairs are two further rooms and a bathroom. The head height is restricted in these rooms, however, they make ideal children's bedrooms or hobby rooms. In addition, there is a walk-in loft space.
Attached to the back of the house, the former stables were converted some years ago to provide a two bed annexe with open plan living/dining/kitchen area. There is a separate entrance to the annexe and as such it can provide an income from letting or can be used as additional accommodation for the main house.
The gardens lie mainly on two sides with all enclosed either with stone walls or fencing, making the whole garden safe for animals and children.

Marshwood is a small village situated on the edge of the Marshwood Vale in West Dorset. It boasts a Primary School in the Woodroffe Pyramid, a Church and a Garage offering servicing, repairs and MOTs. Most famously, the Bottle Inn at Marshwood plays host the World Nettle Eating Championships. The pub has been renovated and has recently re-opened limited hours. The Jurassic coast at Lyme Regis is just under 8 miles to the south and the nearest towns are Axminster (6.5miles), Beaminster (7.5miles) and Crewkerne (8.4 miles).

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR
Steps up to front door.

HALL
Arched front door with windows to either side. Stairs rising to first floor with gallery above. Under stairs recess. Telephone point. Smoke detector. Radiator. Wood floor.

SITTING ROOM - 5.06m (16'7") x 3.2m (10'6")
Lovely triple window arrangement to front (the central window arched). Further arched window to side. Fireplace fitted with wood burning stove. Two radiators. Laminate flooring (wood floor beneath).

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 6.17m (20'3") x 3.02m (9'11")
Two windows to rear with lovely far reaching views. Further arched window to side. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with painted doors and wood block work surfaces. Inset white ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer. Integrated fridge and dish washer. Free standing gas range cooker with three ovens and 8 burner hob. Radiator. Vinyl tiled floor. Door to

UTILITY ROOM - 2.32m (7'7") x 1.27m (4'2")
Two windows to rear. Space and plumbing for washing machine and freezer/tumble dryer. Space for coat hanging. Vinyl tiled floor. Door to rear.

From hall...

RECEPTION ROOM / BEDROOM - 5.14m (16'10") x 3.22m (10'7")
Triple window to front and further arched window to side. TV point. Radiator.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.29m (14'1") x 3.02m (9'11")
Window to front with lovely far reaching countryside views. Further window to side. Picture rails. Two radiators.

BATHROOM
Window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising walk-in shower, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Shaver point. Extractor. Ladder style chrome radiator. Period style radiator with towel rail. Ceramic tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Galleried landing overlooking the hall. Velux window to rear with fabulous views. Doors to both sides.

BEDROOM TWO - 5.17m (17'0") x 4.58m (15'0")
Two Velux windows to rear with outstanding countryside views. A large room with some restricted ceiling height. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 4.58m (15'0") x 2.22m (7'3")
Velux window to rear with views as above. Restricted ceiling height. Radiator. Door to walk-in loft with light. Further door to

BATHROOM
Velux window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glazed shower screen, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall tiling. Hatch to eaves storage. Tiled floor.

BASEMENT - 2.32m (7'7") x 1.27m (4'2")
At the back of the house, a door opens to a basement area, which houses the Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water and a Joule pressurised hot water cylinder. There is also storage space here. Crawl space continues beneath the house.

ANNEXE

LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN - 5.04m (16'6") x 5.01m (16'5")
A lovely bright space with windows to both sides. A raised curved plinth sits in one corner forming a platform for a small wood burning stove.
The kitchen area is well equipped and fitted with a range of wall and base units with Quartz work surfaces. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Built-in microwave. Dual fuel range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, cooker hood above. Space for fridge. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Built-in bench for dining, above which is a concealed space for electrical sockets, TV point etc. Wood floor.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.02m (13'2") x 2.54m (8'4")
Window to side. TV point. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 2.97m (9'9") x 2.56m (8'5")
Window to rear with beautiful countryside view. Loft hatch. Radiator

BATHROOM
Velux window. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glazed shower screen, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall tiling. Radiator. Vinyl floor tiles.

OUTSIDE
The property is set back from the road with an area of front garden bordered (to the road) by a stone wall. To the side of the garden is a vehicular entrance allowing room to pull off the road before reaching the gated driveway, which leads to a large gravelled area offering parking and turning space for several vehicles. There is an additional lawned garden to the other side of the driveway, bordered by mature hedging and a timber garden shed.

Adjoining the parking area, beside the annexe is a large paved patio which wraps around the back of the annexe providing a secluded seating area with fabulous views across the adjoining countryside. There are external power points and an outside tap. The oil tank is concealed behind panel fencing.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Water is metered. Oil fired central heating.
Private drainage (sewage treatment plant installed around 4 years ago).

COUNCIL TAX
Main House - Band E. Dorset Council. £3,103.78, Annexe Band A. £1,692.97 (2024/25).

LISTING TEXT
Listed 8 April 1983 Grade II

House, formerly Dissenting Chapel. Mid C18, converted to a house 1932.
Rubble walls with brick quoins. Stone copings to gable-ends. Slate
roof with stone ridge. Two C20 rubble stacks, both at ridge and both
slightly in from gable-ends. One storey with cellars beneath. Two windows:
Palladian design. Wooden frames with small rectangular leaded lights.
Central windows, round-headed with arcuated leads. Symmetrical front.
Front door reached up balanced stone flights of stairs. Plank door with
round head. Two side windows make the centre a Palladian composition also.
Brick jambs and voussoirs to gable-end windows.

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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.