Pound Lane, Wareham, Dorset, BH20

A handsome Grade II listed period house occupying a beautiful private garden in the centre of Wareham town

Description

Brewery House is a handsome Grade ll listed Georgian house, having rendered elevations enhanced by many large sash windows under a slate and partly flat roof. This charming home offers beautifully proportioned accommodation, with tall ceilings, particularly fine reception rooms, an elegant sweeping staircase, and a wealth of character features throughout. The house has been the subject of a sympathetic programme of modernisation by the current owners in recent years and is decorated and furnished in a most appealing and eclectic style. Of particular note is the surprisingly large, secluded rear garden extending
to around 0.68 acres, a stunning green oasis in this bustling market town.
decorative tiled floor. This extends through into the welcoming reception hall, with sweeping staircase, display area beneath, and a generous guest cloakroom. The study/ library has a range of built in cabinets and garden views. Leading off is the cosy sitting room has a painted wood fire surround with inset log burner, sash windows overlooking the garden and a door to outside. The dining room, one of the finest rooms in the house, features a high ceiling with decorative cornice, a fireplace with open grate flanked by arched display recesses, a range of arched china display cabinets, sash windows with window shutters, and a glazed door leading onto the garden and terrace. The good size kitchen breakfast room has a vaulted wood ceiling and is fitted with an extensive range of cabinets including a central island unit with range cooker, a Belfast sink, an original pine dresser, and a walk-in larder. A rear hall has a door to the carport and access to a second cloakroom, the large utility/ laundry room and a secondary staircase. There is also a useful wine cellar and log store.
An elegant staircase with balustrading and hardwood handrail leads up to the first-floor landing and sitting area. The magnificent main suite includes a bedroom which overlooks the rear garden, and a range of reclaimed glazed fronted mirror backed cabinets. A Moorish arch leads down to a private morning room with vaulted beamed ceiling, the vast bathroom has a walk-in shower, freestanding bath, twin basins, WC and bidet, and a dressing room. Also on this floor are three further double bedrooms, and two spectacular family bathrooms, one having a central freestanding bath, separate glazed shower, twin basins, WC and a range of linen cupboards, the second having a freestanding clawfoot bath, basin and WC.

Outside
Tall pillars and gates lead into a shingle driveway and parking area at the rear. On the opposite side of the house approached through an imposing archway is a further cobbled and flagstone parking area. The mature rear garden is an outstanding feature, and such a rare opportunity in the town centre. Enjoying a south westerly aspect, the pretty garden is mainly lawned with a wide variety of specimen trees and shrubs. An extensive L shaped terrace runs across the rear and into the garden, perfect for summer entertaining, with trelliswork supporting established wisteria and magnolia. Steps lead up to a completely secluded swimming pool area. There is a greenhouse and timber garden store.

Location

Brewery House enjoys an incredible location in the centre of Wareham town, and within the walls yet offers the peace and seclusion of a country house afforded by a large mature garden.
This popular and historic Saxon market town offers an excellent range of amenities including supermarkets, day to day shops, many cafés, bars and restaurants, doctor’s surgery, library, the Rex Cinema, and most importantly a mainline railway station with a service to London Waterloo.
The picturesque riverside quay with its pubs and restaurants
is the heart of the town and is host to many local events.
The River Frome flows from Wareham into Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world and famous for the Sandbanks peninsular and beaches, yacht clubs, marinas and many watersports.
The centre of the port town of Poole is about 9.5 miles, offering excellent amenities including the Dolphin shopping centre, the Lighthouse Theatre and centre for the arts, and the historic Old Town and Quayside.
Wareham is known locally as the Gateway to the Isle of Purbeck, part of the Dorset National Landscape, and an area of outstanding natural beauty It includes the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast which starts at Studland Beach famous for its magnificent scenery and geological formations such as Lulworth Cove, Dancing Ledge and Durdle Door.
The South West Coastal path and beautiful countryside of the Purbeck hills offer endless opportunities for walking and cycling. Other notable local attractions include Corfe Castle village and its iconic castle ruins, the RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne, and the Victorian seaside town of Swanage about 10 miles drive.
Local state schools are in Wareham and Swanage, and there are many renowned independent schools in the wider area, including Canford, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Dumpton, Castle Court and Sherborne




Acreage: 0.68 Acres

Directions

Driving south into Wareham, proceed through to the traffic lights at the main crossroads. Continue straight on towards The Quay and just before, turn right into Pound Lane. Brewery House is about 150m along on the left-hand side.