Property description

A rare opportunity to acquire an extensive and elegantly presented, 16th Century Grade II Listed character residence. Superbly situated, central to the historical town centre and boasting many period features to include feature exposed floor, wall and ceiling timbers and impressive stone surround fireplaces. Set over three floors and offering versatile, family living accommodation briefly comprising: Reception hallway, drawing room, breakfast/kitchen, snug/dining room, sitting room, downstairs cloakroom, seven bedrooms, two en-suites, store/box room, bathroom, bath/shower room suite and second floor cloakroom. Enclosed rear garden with open 'Arizona' style room and allocated parking space for two cars.

Property Reference ALC-12SY1697

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Ground Floor

These floor plans are for identification purposes only in relation to where one room is situated to another. They are not to be relied upon in any way for dimensions or scaling.

Introduction
Access to Dorset House is gained via the public briquette footway leading to an open flat roofed leaded canopy covered principle front entrance door, giving access into the reception hallway.

Reception Hallway
Boasting feature exposed wall, ceiling and floor board timbers in part with flagstone flooring, interconnecting single glazed door giving access into the open 'Arizona' style room and feature timber exposed doors off to the breakfast/kitchen and spacious bay fronted drawing room.

Spacious Bay Fronted Drawing Room  (Dimensions : Approximately 12' 0\" (3.66m) extending to 22' 0\" (6.71m) into window bay x approximately 17' 1\" (5.21m) into chimney breast recess maximum)
Boasting feature exposed ceiling timbers and a delightful open flue fireplace with feature stone fire surround and a substantial single glazed bay window overlooking the street and Town Hall to the front elevation. Illuminated display niche with shelving, book/display shelving, wall mounted central heating room thermostat, single and double radiator, timber exposed stairs with balustrade rising to the first floor landing with single panelled glazed sash window overlooking the Baptist Church grounds to the side elevation and feature timber exposed door giving access into the understairs through storage cupboard.

Breakfast Kitchen  (Dimensions : Approximately 11' 6\" (3.51m) extending to 18' 4\" (5.59m) into inglenook recess x approximately 12' 4\" (3.76m) extending to 16' 4\" (4.98m))
Boasting feature exposed ceiling timbers, a substantial inglenook style recess with floor mounted log burning cooker range. Matching base units to include work surfaces with splashback wall tiling, inset ceramic single bowl sink unit with mixer tap and ceramic Belfast sink unit with mixer tap. Space for tall fridge freezer unit, space and plumbing for dishwasher and space for cooker with illuminated extractor canopy over. Two single panelled glazed windows overlooking the Baptist Church grounds to the side elevation, single panelled glazed window to the open 'Arizona' style room wall divide, wall light point, ceiling spotlight sets, double radiator and flagstone flooring. Feature timber exposed panelled doors off to the breakfast/kitchen side entrance stairwell lobby, utility cupboard, pantry (with cellar access hatch) and through storage cupboard (with built in cupboard housing the floor mounted gas fired boiler).

Breakfast Kitchen/Side Entrance Stairwell Lobby
With flagstone flooring, single glazed window and stairs rising to bedrooms two & four and first floor landing.

Utility Cupboard
With feature exposed wall timbers, tiled flooring, work surface providing space and plumbing below for washing machine.

Snug/Dining Room  (Dimensions : Approximately 16' 2\" (4.93m) x 13' 1\" (3.99m) into chimney breast recess)
Enjoying a dual aspect via a single panelled glazed sash window to the open 'Arizona' style room wall divide and single panelled glazed window overlooking the Baptist Church grounds to the opposite side elevation. Feature wall panelling to dado height, fireplace recess with tiled back over a tiled hearth and housing the floor mounted coal effect gas burning stove. Chimney breast side glazed display cabinet, two single radiators and feature timber exposed panelled door giving access into the sitting room/side entrance stairwell lobby.

Sitting Room/Side Entrance Stairwell Lobby
With exposed wall and ceiling timbers, wall mounted central heating/hot water programmer, alarm system and single glazed double doors providing access out into the open 'Arizona' style room. Feature timber exposed stairs rising to the office, bath/shower suite and bedroom two first floor landing. Engineered oak flooring continuing through with feature timber exposed doors giving access into the downstairs cloakroom and generously sized sitting room.

Generously Sized Siting Room  (Dimensions : Approximately 15' 10\" (4.83m) extending to 21' 0\" (6.4m) x 10' 4\" (3.15m) extending to 15' 6\" (4.72m))
Boasting feature exposed ceiling timbers, a vaulted ceiling in part and enjoying a dual aspect via single panelled glazed window and single panelled glazed sash window to the side elevation, double glazed sliding patio door with matching side door window panels overlooking and giving access out to the enclosed garden to the rear elevation. Engineered oak flooring, two double radiators and built in understair storage cupboard.

Downstairs Cloakroom
Comprising close coupled WC, wall hung wash hand basin with splashback wall tiling below and over, ceiling extractor fan and feature engineered oak flooring.

Cellar  (Dimensions : Approximately 16' 8\" (5.08m) x 13' 5\" (4.09m))
With generous headroom and having power, lighting, sump and door giving access into the adjoining property (being permanently secured).



First Floor

First Floor Split Level Landing
The stairs provide access to a through linen cupboard. The stairs then continue to a glazed panelled door giving access to the main landing area, boasting a delightful ornate fireplace with stone surround, enjoying the remains of an ancient Fleur De Lys mural over and adjacent built in salt cupboard. A built in storage cupboard and stairs with single panelled glazed sash window and rising to the second floor Laura Ashley wing landing area. Doors off to the landing shower room, the adjoining property (to be removed and blocked over) and double bedroom one.
Timber exposed stairs with handrail then descend to the lower level, boasting feature exposed wall and ceiling timbers, stone walling with illuminated display niche and feature timber exposed doors providing access to the bathroom and bedroom four.

Double Bedroom One  (Dimensions : Approximately 19' 11\" (6.07m) into chimney breast recess x 14' 8\" (4.47m) into recess, tapering down to 12' 5\" (3.78m))
With two double radiators, spacious built in wardrobe and boasting feature timber exposed floorboards and two sealed unit panelled double glazed sash windows overlooking the Town Hall to the front elevation.

Bathroom
Having a matching white suite comprising low flush WC, wall hung wash hand basin, cast iron panelled bath with mixer tap/integral shower hose attachment and wall tiling in part. Feature exposed wall timbers, single radiator and single panelled glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Four  (Dimensions : Approximately 12' 12\" (3.96m) extending to 14' 3\" (4.34m) x 7' 11\" (2.41m) extending to 11' 10\" (3.61m) excluding door entrance recess)
Boasting feature exposed wall, ceiling and floor board timbers, a delightful ornate fireplace recess with stone surround, leaded light single glazed window to the side elevations and single radiator. Feature timber exposed door giving access to the corridor.

Corridor
Boasting feature exposed wall, ceiling and floor board timbers, three built in single wardrobes, three wall light points, single radiator and single panelled glazed window overlooking the Baptist church grounds to the side elevation. Feature timber exposed door giving access into the through linen cupboard (housing the jacket-lagged hot water cylinder tank). Feature timber exposed door giving access into a further landing area with feature timber exposed door giving access to the stairs, rising to the second floor Angel wing landing and feature timber exposed door giving access into double bedroom two.

Double Bedroom Two  (Dimensions : Approximately 16' 11\" (5.16m) x 13' 9\" (4.19m) into chimney breast recess)
Boasting feature exposed wall, ceiling and floorboard timbers, a delightful feature ornate cast iron grate fireplace and feature leaded light single glazed window to the side elevation. Built in understairs wardrobe, double radiator and feature timber exposed door giving access to the landing/lobby area.

Landing Lobby Area
Boasting feature exposed ceiling timbers and housing the wall mounted gas fired boiler, double and single radiator, three wall light points and stairs with handrail rising to the second floor store room. Feature timber exposed doors off to the bath/shower room suite and office.

Office  (Dimensions : Approximately 11' 1\" (3.38m) x 10' 4\" (3.15m))
Boasting feature exposed ceiling timbers, single panelled glazed window to the rear elevation and double radiator.

Bath/Shower Room Suite
Boasting feature exposed ceiling timbers and having a matching white suite comprising close coupled WC, panelled bath tub with mixer tap/integral shower hose attachment and splashback wall tiling over. Vanity wash hand basin, feature splashback wall tiling with wall mounted spotlights over and shower enclosure with glazed bifolding door, wall surface mounted mixer shower unit and splashback wall tiling. Ceiling spotlight, single radiator, vinyl flooring and single panelled glazed window to the side elevation.



Second Floor

Angel Wing - Landing Area
Having a pitched ceiling with feature exposed roof purlin beam, two wall light points, feature timber exposed banister and doors off to bedroom seven with en-suite bathroom and double bedroom five with en-suite shower room.

Double Bedroom Five  (Dimensions : Approximately 13' 3\" (4.04m) x 9' 1\" (2.77m))
Having a vaulted ceiling with feature exposed roof purlin beams incorporating double glazed roof light to the side roof slope. Double radiator, two eaves access doors and door giving access into the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room
Boasting feature brick/stone exposed chimney breast, vaulted ceiling with ceiling spotlights, ceiling loft hatch, extractor fan and incorporating a double glazed roof light to the side roof slope. Matching white suite comprising close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner quadrant shaped shower enclosure with glazed profiled sliding double doors and wall surface mounted electric shower unit with feature splashback wall tiling. Single radiator, feature wall cladding in part, feature wood effect vinyl flooring and two eaves access doors.

Bedroom Seven  (Dimensions : Approximately 8' 1\" (2.46m) x 7' 3\" (2.21m) measuring bed space area only)
Enjoying a vaulted ceiling with feature exposed roof purlin beam incorporating two double glazed roof lights to the side roof slope and ceiling loft hatch. Two wall light points, double radiator, built in storage cupboard, two eaves access doors and panelled door giving access into the en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom
Having a pitched ceiling, incorporating a double glazed roof light, ceiling extractor fan, ceiling spotlights and having a matching white suite comprising close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with mixer tap/integral shower hose attachment, wall surface mounted electric shower unit and curtain rail over. Feature splashback wall tiling and wall cladding in part, feature timber effect vinyl floor, shaver socket, single radiator and door giving access into the store room.

Store Room
Providing versatile space and having a vaulted ceiling with feature exposed roof purlin beam, shelving, double radiator, polycarbonate double glazed roof in part, sealed unit double glazed windows to both front and rear elevations and built in cupboard housing the pre-lagged hot water cylinder tank.

Laura Ashley Wing - Landing Area
With ceiling roof slope, feature exposed roof purlin beam and single panelled glazed sash window overlooking the Baptist church grounds to the side elevation. Ceiling loft hatch, banister and doors off to the cloakroom and double bedrooms three and six.

Double Bedroom Three  (Dimensions : Approximately 19' 7\" (5.97m) tapering down to 19' 5\" (5.92m) x 10' 6\" (3.2m) tapering down to 10' 2\" (3.1m))
With two single radiators and boasting feature exposed ceiling and roof purlin beams, feature timber exposed floorboards and enjoying dual aspect views via sealed double glazed sash window overlooking the town hall to the front elevation and single panelled glazed dormer window with pleasant views to the rear elevation.

Double Bedroom Six  (Dimensions : Approximately 12' 1\" (3.68m) tapering down to 11' 6\" (3.51m) x 10' 5\" (3.18m) into chimney breast recess)
Boasting feature exposed ceiling beam and floorboards, single radiator, built in wardrobe and sealed unit panelled double glazed sash window overlooking the town hall to the front elevation.

Cloakroom
Boasting feature stone walling in part, ceiling roof slope, feature exposed roof purlin beam, feature timber exposed floorboards, and having a matching white suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bidet with mixer tap, single radiator and panelled single glazed window to the side elevation.



Outside

Open `Arizona` Style Room
With feature flagstone flooring, two single glazed roof lights, plastic corrugated roof light, lighting, feature flagstone flooring and feature wrought iron garden gate giving access to the enclosed rear garden.

Enclosed Rear Garden
Having outside security sensor lighting, central flagstone footway with retaining dwarf walling adjoining two laid to lawn areas, being well stocked with border shrubs, plants and most impressive wisterias, maturing cherry tree, ferns and evergreen features. A shared footway then continues to the rear shared driveway and parking area accessed via meeting lane.

Parking
There is a shared driveway accessed via a five bar gated entrance with allocated parking space for two cars.