Arne, Wareham, Dorset

Welcome to The Orchard, a beautiful, spacious country residence set in the heart of the RSPB Arne Nature Reserve and the beautiful countryside of the Isle of Purbeck.

The wrap-around gardens include formal lawns with established planting, tremendous Poole Harbour views from the terrace and two grassland paddocks, making the plot a generous area of approx. 9 acres.

The expansive views of Arne and out towards Poole Harbour are magnificent and are just one of the amazing features of this property. There are only a handful of private properties in Arne and The Orchard offers peace, tranquility and stunning views in abundance.

Entering through the FRONT PORCH which has a vaulted ceiling, after stepping through the vestibule, you are welcomed into a fabulous, spacious RECEPTION HALL, oozing charm and complete with stone fireplace and log burner to offer warmth from the cold outside. The oak staircase leads from here to the first floor accommodation.

The STUDY comes complete with fitted desk, drawers and storage cupboards and has a delightful outlook over the front garden. An ideal, peaceful room, tucked away from the rest of the house, perfect if you are looking for a work from home office.

Leading on from the inner hallway, a door leads into the large SITTING ROOM, where views over the gardens can be seen through every window. A large brick fireplace with a polished Purbeck Stone hearth is the heart of this room, with a log burner for those cosy winter nights in front of the fire. A door from here leads into the octagonal CONSERVATORY with has 180-degree views of the gardens.

The large KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM has a beautiful oak floor and space for a family table, with French doors opening onto the terrace, a perfect place to sit and enjoy breakfast in the sun, sipping coffee and listening to the birdsong.
The KITCHEN has granite worktops with ample cupboards, breakfast bar and fitted Bosch™ appliances including double oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher and microwave. A door connects to the UTILITY ROOM with more storage cupboards and plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

The DINING ROOM also has French doors opening out onto the wrap around terrace, great for entertaining family and friends on a summers' evening.

A door leads from the utility room to a lobby with a SECOND STUDY, again with French doors to the garden. There is also a door to the WORKSHOP/BOOTROOM, an ideal place for home hobbies or working on those home projects. A door leads into the PLANT ROOM which houses the heating boiler, water cylinder and air source heat pump. There is also a W.C., and wash basin.

The oak staircase leads from the reception hall to the first floor accommodation. There is an airing cupboard and a linen cupboard here too.

The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is a spacious, bright and sunny room with spectacular far reaching, panoramic views of Poole Harbour, including islands such as Brownsea Island and Furzey Island, and on a clear day you can also see as far as the Isle of Wight. An archway leads through to the DRESSING ROOM with fitted wardrobes and dressing table, and again those amazing views. The EN-SUITE BATHROOM is fully tiled with a bath, bidet, separate shower, W.C., and wash basin.

There are two further DOUBLE BEDROOMS with fitted furniture and a large single BEDROOM with built in storage. The windows from every room upstairs draw you to the views of the wonderful countryside beyond.

The family BATHROOM is fully tiled and has a bath, W.C., and wash basin.

Outside
The outdoor space for this country home is so versatile. Stunning formal gardens surround the property, and a wraparound terrace enables a selection of seating areas and entertaining spaces making the most of the sunshine throughout the day.

There is a DOUBLE/TRIPLE GARAGE with a converted loft STUDIO above, with heating and A/C. One could use this space for a work from home business, for hobbies, or an arts and craft workshop or music studio.

There are several outbuildings including SHEDS and GARDEN STORES, and a SUMMER HOUSE for enjoying some shade in the height of summer.

There are two additional PADDOCKS, one approx. 5 acres and one approx. 3 acres, great for keeping livestock or just enjoying the space and privacy.

There is ample parking on the driveway for several vehicles once through the electric double gates, and access to the GARAGES and workshop.

Location
Peacefully located in the sought after area of Ridge and in close proximity to the Yacht Club, Arne Nature Reserve and the many natural walks in the area. Approximately 1 ¼ miles from the riverside market town of Wareham. Wareham itself is the “gateway” to the Isle of Purbeck with its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and galleries and mainline railway links to London/Waterloo (2 hours). Good local and private schools are located nearby.

Directions
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