Detached house for sale in Beaminster DT8, 6 Bedroom

A character thatched L shaped property dating back to the 17th century. According to local history fugitives from the Monmouth Rebellion hid in the house for a safe haven. Formerly 3 cottages, it is now a generous family home with an adjoining self-contained one bedroom annex. Benefiting from substantial gardens with views. There is ample parking and a large garage/workshop. Early viewing is highly recommended.

The property has mains drainage, oil-fired central heating and secondary glazing.

The property overlooks a rural path with a stream below. Stone steps lead up to the wooden porch. You enter into a large utility room with sink and space for a washing machine. The boiler is found here. Adjoining is a small cloakroom. A door opens into the sunny games room, beyond which one finds a large bathroom with shower and bath. A small staircase winds up from the utility to bedroom 5 which overlooks the village rooftops. This whole area has been used, in the past, as separate living accommodation to the main house.

Back downstairs, from the utility an archway through the thick stone walls which actually house an original bread oven, you step into the large country kitchen/diner with an oil-fired Rayburn. The kitchen is fitted with hand crafted solid wood units with electric cooker, integral dishwasher and fridge. A partition in brick with alcoves separates the kitchen and dining areas.

The conservatory to the rear, with a beautiful grape vine edging its ceiling, can be accessed from the utility, the dining area and the hall and has views over the garden beyond. A wonderful spot to catch the evening sun. The generous sitting room has an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. To the rear is a hall with storage cupboards, stairs to the first floor and access to the study/2nd sitting room which features another attractive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.

Four generous bedrooms are grouped around the substantial landing on the second floor, with both the master and second bedroom having en-suite showers. The large family bathroom has a soft yellow suite and the airing cupboard is located here with a second large storage cupboard.

The one bedroom annex, located above the garage, is accessed by exterior stairs leading up from the gravelled parking area. With sitting room, double bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen is well fitted with a comprehensive range of units, electric cooker, fridge and sink. An airing cupboard houses the heater for hot water. There is no central heating. The annexe has a separate power supply and telephone line.

Outside
The property sits in about 0.89 acres (0.36ha). With generous parking plus a double garage/workshop which benefits from both electricity and water. The substantial gardens are divided into various areas, the formal garden with lawns and mature shrubs sits high providing views over the local countryside. There is also a large productive orchard providing cooking, eating and cider apples with a greenhouse and woodshed. Further on, the wooded area at the bottom of the garden provides a perfect children's play area.

Please Note
The orchard, lying furthest from the house, is on a 300 year lease, with 80 years to run. There is no evidence that the rent, of one peppercorn, has ever been paid as the leaseholder is unknown.