Flat for sale in Tincleton, Dorchester DT2

A unique penthouse situated within a Grade II Listed Manor House in the village of Tincleton, close to Dorchester town, with 4 bedrooms, stunning countryside views and allocated parking.

The Property

Clyffe House was built in 1842, originally a large country house designed by the architect Benjamin Ferrey the property is Grade II listed and nestled in the Dorset Countryside a short drive from Dorchester, the county town. In more recent times the property was converted into spacious apartments and enjoys well-kept communal gardens adjoining farmland.

The building itself is architecturally interesting with notably impressive chimney stacks and stone mullion windows and this particular property is similarly impressive internally, with it's characterful exposed brick arches, vaulted ceilings and sash windows with shutters, partial timber flooring and benefitting from the stunning, far reaching, southerly countryside views. Along with character, the apartment also has a unique feel with it's flexible and interesting layout.

To reach the apartment there is a private entrance door to spiral stairs (with intercom entry) leading up to the second floor. Once inside the accommodation comprises; spacious hallway with vaulted ceiling and exposed brick features. There is an arch to an inner hall with sky light and airing cupboard with hot water tank. The sitting room is a lovely room with feature arched window with window seat and a stunning southerly view over the communal gardens and the countryside beyond. There is also a corner electric fire place and an opening which leads through to the expansive kitchen/dining/living room, also with the same view and shutters on the window. This large room has a vaulted ceiling with beams and has a recess with skylight to one side and the kitchen units to the other. In the middle of the room there is plenty of space for a large dining room table and chairs. The kitchen is fitted with basic kitchen units with cupboards and space / plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and a fitted electric oven with hob and extractor fan over. There is a further breakfast bar with seating space and a built in larder cupboard.

The master bedroom suite is a spacious room with an area for a sofa or a desk, as well as the bed. There is a walk in wardrobe / dressing area, as well as an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over. Bedroom 2 is a double room with a window with shutters. There is an opening to bedroom 4 so this room can be used as a walk in dressing room or as a bedroom. Please note the door from bedroom 4 to the hallway is currently painted closed, but can be easily opened again. The 3rd bedroom is a double room and there is a family shower room with shower cubicle, cupboard with water tank and mosaic tiled flooring.

Outside

The property benefits from an allocated parking space located close to the front door.

Outside the extensive and well tendered communal gardens can be accessed by a secure gate and are situated to the South side of the building, shared between 5 properties. There is a large South-facing lawn with established shrub borders and some mature trees. Secure communal cellar storage offers handy storage for bikes, outdoor equipment etc.

Situation

Clyffe House, a mid-19th century mansion designed by the eminent architect Benjamin Ferrey and now converted into apartments. There are good walks in the surrounding woodland and unspoilt countryside. About a mile from Tincleton, this rural hamlet has a village hall and a parish church.

Puddletown is about three miles to the north-west with good facilities including first and middle schools, general store/sub-post office, modern doctors' surgery, veterinary surgery, a village hall and church. There are mainline railway stations at Moreton and Dorchester to London/Waterloo. The A35 (3.5 miles) gives good access to the Bournemouth/Poole conurbation.

Services

Mains electric and water. Private drainage for the building.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that there is limited indoor coverage and likely outdoor coverage ()

Local Authority

Dorset Council and

Council Tax Band: D
EPC: Exempt

Lease Details

We have been advised by the vendor that the service charges for
the property are as follows:
Driveway maintenance - tbc
Clyffe House maintenance - £900 per quarter
(includes buildings insurance, garden maintenance and sinking
fund)
Sewage treatment plant - £220 per annum
Lease details – 999 years from 1st January1986
No ground rent payable.