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A stunning, grade II listed, former school house boasts spacious and flexible accommodation, charming gardens and is situated in a quiet rural position.
Built in 1865 and bearing the family crest of the Duke of Westminster, the Old School House is a stunning grade II listed property boasting charming character features is set in a peaceful and idyllic Dorset countryside location with rural views from every aspect. The property offers spacious and flexible accommodation over two floors with the ground floor comprising entrance hall with stairs to first floor, a superb school room with exposed vaulted ceiling which would lend itself to a number of uses and has a separate entrance and cloakroom, double aspect sitting room with feature fireplace, snug/study, large kitchen/diner, downstairs bathroom, bedroom, family room and conservatory. Upstairs you will find two well-proportioned double bedrooms and the main family bathroom.
SITUATION
Bagber Common is a small, peaceful hamlet in the renowned Blackmore Vale, ideally located within easy striking distance of a number of small towns. Stalbridge, about 3 miles, has a small supermarket, pharmacy, butcher, doctor, dentist, library, primary school and bank. Sturminster Newton, 3 miles, has similar facilities including a primary school and secondary school. There is easy access to bigger towns such as Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Dorchester, the cities of Bath, Bristol and Salisbury are also within reach. Rails links from Templecombe and Gillingham are just 20 minutes away. A range of Independent and State schools are available in Sherborne, Blandford, Sturminster, Shaftesbury and surrounding areas. There is a network of bridle ways and footpaths within a short distance of the property.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a double wooden five bar gate onto a large shingle driveway with space for several vehicles. The driveway sweeps around the side of the property and provides vehicular access to the detached double garage which benefits from photovoltaic panels, a loft and an additional storage room. The house sits centrally on the plot, the majority of which is laid to lawn together with delightful flower beds, a large vegetable patch and small copse. A sunny courtyard sits between the two wings and would lend itself to alfresco dining and entertaining. In all the plot measure approximately 0.7 acres
COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band E
EPC: Exempt
SERVICES
Mains water, fibre broadband and electricity are connected to the property. Heating and hot water are provided by an Oil fired boiler and private drainage is connected.
DIRECTIONS
From Sturminster Newton, head south across the bridge out of the town and turn right onto the A357. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles into the village of Bagber, once there turn right into Chapel Road and continue along onto Bagber Common. The Old School House can be found on the right hand side after approximately 0.5 miles.
