Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

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A rare & unique opportunity to purchase this stunning lodge, situated in a rural setting, offering views of the gorgeous Milton Abbey Lake.

Features include:-

* Beautiful semi-rural location
* Views over Milton Abbey Lake
* Large Gardens incorporating landscaped Gardens, Vegetable Plots and Woodland.
*Summer House/ Office with light and power, a bathroom and its own Garden and Veranda with stunning views
* Modern fitted Kitchen Diner with under floor heating
*Snug with feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove
* Modern luxurious Bathroom with its own wood burning stove
* 3 well-proportioned Bedrooms

This beautiful old gate lodge is steeped in and surrounded by history with vistas over the lake designed by Capability Brown around 1780 for the first Earl of Dorchester and then owner of Milton Abbey.

DESCRIPTION
This stunning property, approached via a grand wrought grade II Listed iron gate set within what was once the boundary wall for the home of Lord Milton. This property offers a blend of history and modernity, with the original Lodge being composed of stone bricks beneath a tiled roof, connected to a rendered extension beneath a zinc roof, a large expanse of glass houses the main hub of the property.

Outside are two large plots of land separated by a gravel lane, the gardens are a well thought out mixture of formal gardens, flagged seating areas and woodland with amazing views over the surrounding countryside and LARGE LAKE. Here, you will find a range of useful outbuildings which include, a summer house with power & light, its own bathroom and a patio overlooking a formal garden and the lake, further there is a large workshop, an orangery and a good sized garage, as well as ample parking for multiple vehicles. The mix of old and new continues within, where you will benefit from under floor heating throughout the modern extension and radiators and wood burning stoves in the original part of the building, including a stove in the luxurious bathroom.

The village of Milton Abbas, is probably the most photographed in England being mostly thatched cobb cottages as well as having a popular Inn. In addition to Milton Abbey there are further fee paying schools and state schools all within a short driving distance. The market town of Blandford Forum is around 7 miles distant and Dorchester around 10.

Entrance
The property is accessed via a solid wood door from the front.


SNUG room is part of the original Gatehouse and has windows to the front and side with secondary glazing, the floor is carpeted and there is a Feature Stone Fireplace housing a Wood Burning Stove and Built in Book Shelves.

Dining Room
A charming wooden panel door from the Snug leads into the carpeted dining room which has wood panel windows overlooking the side garden, as well as the modern extension.

Kitchen/Lounge
To the front of the Kitchen Lounge there is a large double glazed picture window and the front door, to the rear there are full width double glazed bi-fold doors, the whole room has under floor heating and has attractive flag stones, the modern fitted kitchen has a range of wall and base units and a centre island with quartz worktop. Storage and breakfast bar area. There is an integral Neff double oven and a Neff induction hob situated on the island with built in extractor fan above, the island also houses the sink with a mixer tap, further there is an integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The room carries on into the lounge area with spotlighting throughout.

Utility
The utility room is fitted with a range of base units and eye level shelving, there is a roll top work surface with a stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap over and space and plumbing for a washing machine

Bedroom 1
The room is carpeted with underfloor heating and there are two side aspect double glazed windows and double glazed French doors to the front of the property, underfloor heating and door to en suite shower room.

En-Suite
Fully tiled with side aspect double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit below and light up mirror over, large corner walk in shower with glass sliding screen a heated towel rail and underfloor heating

Bedroom 2
Carpeted with underfloor heating, rear aspect double glazed bi-fold doors to garden and 2 double glazed side aspect windows.

Bedroom 3
The third bedroom is in the original gatehouse and is carpeted with a wooden panel side aspect window, electric radiator and a feature fireplace.

Garden Room
Attached to the rear of the main property but with its own entrance, the room is carpeted with a side aspect double glazed window and a double glazed French door to the rear and has an electric heater, this room lends itself to a variety of uses, including an occasional guest bedroom

Bathroom
Part tiled with side aspect double glazed window and forming part of the original gatehouse, the family bathroom has a feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove, there is a low level WC, with dual flush, a wash hand basin with a mixer tap and vanity cupboard & mirror over, further there is a panel bath with mixer tap and shower over and glass shower screen, built in cupboards with wood panel doors.

Outside
The property is accessed via the original gates for Milton Abbey, (which date back to around 1750), there is parking for several vehicles in addition to the garage. To the rear of the property there is a patio area with steps leading up to the lawn which continues up into a wooded area and woodland walks beyond, the garden has a large variety of flowers and shrubs and views over the surrounding countryside, ideal for entertaining. To the front of the property, across the entrance track is a further formal garden where you will find the summer house with its own patio area with STUNNING VIEWS ACROSS THE LAKE

Summer House /Office
Wooden structure with double glazed window and double glazed doors overlooking gardens and the lake beyond, there is a bathroom with a low level WC and hand wash basin over a vanity cupboard to the front of the room is a stone and resin patio and there are two external power points.

Garage
Single garage with wooden door, tiled roof over rendered elevations, power and light with separate trip box and boarded loft space.

Workshop & Woodstore
Brick & Flint elevations below a tiled roof, with a separate door for the woodstore.

Orangery/Glasshouse
Cedar and glass construction with fully tiled floor

Location
This charming, detached cottage lies within the stunning location of Milton Abbas, one of the most picture-perfect villages in Dorset. With thatched cottages, a post office/general store, public house and church it also offers convenient access to Dorchester, Blandford and Poole. The village of Milton Abbas holds the distinction of being the first model village in England, founded in 1780's by Lord Milton, Earl of Dorchester, and designed by Sir William Chambers and Capability Brown.