Kington Magna, Gillingham, Dorset

The Old Coach House is a wonderfully elegant property set in beautiful, extensive private grounds. This much-loved family home is presented in good condition but requires some modernisation throughout. The spacious living accommodation is all interconnected, with a lovely sense of flow between rooms, and there is direct access to the patio from the whole ground floor - perfect for indoor-outdoor living. If an annexe is an important consideration then the  family room, with its independent access and proximity to plumbing, is a good candidate for conversion (subject to permission). This is a unique and delightful property looking for a new family to fill it with love and happy memories and must be seen to be fully appreciated.

PROPERTY 

Ground Floor
The main entrance is at the rear of the property and opens to a spacious hallway with a flagstone floor and built-in cupboard for outdoor wear. To the left is a good-size double bedroom with ensuite shower (bedroom 3) that is perfectly located as a guest room.

To the right double doors open into the sitting room which leads through to the rest of the ground floor living accommodation. The sitting room is a wonderfully large space and well-lit by the two French doors at the front and a large window at the rear. The focal point of the room is an impressive brick corner fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The sitting room leads through to the dining room which will comfortably accommodate large gatherings and has French doors out to the garden for the summer.

The kitchen/breakfast room adjoins the dining room and the two spaces are united by polished wooden floorboards. The kitchen has a range of fitted units painted in white to match the worktops, a central island with breakfast bar, built-in NEFF double oven, induction hob with extractor above, freestanding dishwasher, built-in storage cupboard, and space for a freestanding fridge and freezer. This room has lovely proportions and a vaulted ceiling that creates a airy feel and an even greater sense of space.

Off the kitchen is a small lobby which leads to the utility/WC and to the family room ahead. The family room also has a vaulted ceiling and is centred around a brick fireplace. Two sets of south-facing French doors lead out to the garden.  Located in its own wing of the house - close to plumbing and with external access - the family room has fantastic potential for conversion into an annexe if desired.

First Floor
The principal bedroom is a lovely, large room with abundant built-in storage/wardrobe space and an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has storage built-in to the eaves and a Jack and Jill ensuite bathroom that also serves as the family bathroom (access from the landing). Bedroom 4 is a further double room with an adjoining store room. The large, bright galleried landing has plenty of space for a desk and there is also a useful airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE 

Double gates open to a long gravel driveway leading to the house and garage. There is a large parking area in front of the garage and the gravel wraps around the rear of the house, with the oil tank, a log store, and storage sheds tucked away at the far end. Behind the garage is a kitchen garden, enclosed by hedges, with a greenhouse and water trough planters.

The house sits in ca. 1.1 acres of grounds with the lawned garden flanking the drive. The main area of lawn is directly in front of the house and surrounded by hedging, walls and shrubs. This large lawn is divided in two by a thick hedge with a pathway between. At the end of the lawn, looking from the house, is a lovely orchard with bountiful apple trees. Nearest the house is a large patio and the heated outdoor swimming pool. There is also a delightful pond, a brick-built barbecue within the external chimney, and a pergola covered pathway through to the large lawn behind the family room.

SERVICES 
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Current Rating - E  

LOCAL AUTHORITY 
Council Tax - Band G