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£1,700,000
Christchurch, Dorset
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Tenure: Freehold
YOUhome® * BETWEEN THE PRIORY & THE CASTLE, GRADE II* LISTED GEORGIAN TOWN HOUSE, CLOSE TO THE YACHT CLUB, HARBOUR & SEA. Outstanding residence situated at the far end of a cul-de-sac beyond which lies the ancient and impressive Priory, set in extensive grounds * Staircased Hallway & Dining Room * Study * Drawing Room * Kitchen * Downstairs Cloakroom * Two bedroom suites * Two Further Bedrooms * Extensive second floor including 3 bedrooms and space for family bathroom (subject to the necessary planning consents) * Utility Room * Courtyard * Two bedroom Mews Cottage including sitting room, kitchen and family bathroom * Double Garage * Cellar * Walled garden * Internal viewing highly recommended * JOINT SOLE AGENTS| Church Hatch | Church Hatch is situated at the far end of a cul-de-sac beyond which lies the ancient and impressive Priory, set in extensive grounds. Church Hatch is Grade II* listed, and is classically Georgian in style, dating from 1741. It was for 70 years owned by The Priory House Trust. According to the current owners, local folklore has it that, when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stayed in the house, he conceived the idea for the Sherlock Holmes story, "The Speckled Band". |
| The Ground Floor | The reception hallway flows through to the dining room, off which are both the study and drawing room. All the main reception rooms have oak floors, sash windows and working wooden shutters. Double doors lead through to the drawing room and all reception rooms have impressive open fireplaces. Of note, the drawing room has a lovely marble mantelpiece. Off the hallway is the kitchen and access to the walled garden at the rear. Below the staircase is a large wine cellar. The ground floor also includes a cloakroom and utility room that form part of an 18th century extension beyond the dining room. |
| The First Floor | Wooden staircases lead up to a landing off which there are two bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms and two further bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has glorious views out across the end of the street to the churchyard and another bedroom has stunning views out across the garden through a large bay window. |
| The Second Floor | Another staircase leads up to the second floor and three further bedrooms, which could also be playrooms or a study. There is space for a family bathroom, subject to the necessary planning consent. |
| The Grounds | Beyond the utility room is a lovely enclosed stone-paved courtyard providing access to the Mews Cottage which consists of sitting room, hallway, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. The courtyard also gives access to the double garage which was once the coach house. Behind the house is a picturesque walled garden that adjoins the churchyard. |
| Christchurch | Christchurch town sits at the northern end of Christchurch Harbour which is a haven for wildlife and watersports enthusiasts alike. The nearby harbour and Yacht Club offer sheltered water in a picturesque and peaceful setting, ideal for dinghy sailing, wind surfing or simply relaxing. Sailing enthusiasts have a range of choices where they can moor their boats including Christchurch Harbour, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour or Mudeford. The New Forest is only a few miles to the north east and provides an extensive area for walking, cycling and riding.Christchurch has a wealth of shops, restaurants, banks and a mainline railway station with a regular and fast service to London Waterloo, within 90 minutes. There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Twynham School, Talbot Heath Girls School, Dumpton School and Canford. |
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