A totally unique and rare find of a house with an open-plan kitchen/ living area where you get your own private sunset. Breathtaking views, ideal for family + friends/nature lovers/city breaks. (Sorry no parties/ or pets). Superfast broadband. Watch the sun go down with a cocktail in hand, accompanied by breathtaking views of countryside fields to King Alfred's Tower and far beyond.
The house is spacious, bright and wonderfully peaceful. There is underfloor heating throughout, which can be controlled manually in every room by a panel on the wall - making the house amazing for both winter and summer! On hot days pop open the sliding glass doors onto the dining area and equipped with outdoor seating for 8 people (also ideal for star gazing at night). The garden is south/west facing so it can get hot and we are on a hill so be mindful it can get windy quite quickly. On rainy days it’s mesmeric to watch the weather transform/evolve across this special landscape. An elegant open plan living space/tv room, a huge modern kitchen and a 'play room/office' for ping pong/ games or sneaking away for some quiet time. In the entranceway, you’ll find plenty of space for boots and coats for post muddy walks.
All the bedrooms are individually styled and located at the back of the house for up to 8 guests in 2 Super-Kings, 1 Double and 1 twin bedroom. All have usb plugins for your phones. The bedrooms are not all ensuite so the guests in bedroom 3 and 4 will need to share. There are 4 bathrooms, 2 ensuite (3 with walk-in showers and 1 with a bath) and in the main corridor there is a toilet with a basin. There is exercise weights available in the games room if you decide to do a work out facing the view.
LOCATION
Located a stones throw away from the Wiltshire and Somerset Boarder, nestled on a disused hill farm near the charming town of Gillingham, Dorset. Despite its central location, the house is positioned just above the enchanting river stour, making it wonderfully peaceful and homely.
3 minute drive to food shops (co-op and Waitrose, lidl etc)
5 minute drive to the high-street with supermarket/pub/ train station (direct from London Waterloo).
15 minute drive to Stourhead Gardens (amazing National Trust).
15 minute drive to popular Tisbury/ Semley / Shaftesbury.
20 minute drive to the groovy town of Bruton.
30 minuted drive to the wonderfully quirky market town of Frome.
BEDROOMS
MASTER BEDROOM - super king size bed, with boho style interiors and generous walk in wardrobe with masses of hanging and draws.
PLUS ENSUITE MASTER BATHROOM with walk in shower, double ended bath, basin and WC (shaving sockets)
BEDROOM 2: ("The Twin Room") two single/twin beds with medium size wardrobe- perfect for siblings, or those who may have had enough of each other for a bit.
PLUS ENSUITE BATHROOM 2 with a walk in shower, basin and WC (shaving sockets)
BEDROOM 3: ("The Orange Room") - Super king vibrant orange bed, largest of the bedrooms with chest of draws, plush vintage style sofa and funky art.
BEDROOM 4: ("The View Room" )- double bed with a large window onto the stunning views to the south west - with a large wardrobe and small chest of draws. The only room with a view of the countryside around.
SHARED BATHROOM 3 & 4: spacious walk in shower, stunning wall space mirror, basin, and WC (shaving sockets)
ENTRANCE HALL funky/modern art littered throughout the property, generous sideboard that is perfect for storing shoes inside.
TOILET: with basin, mirror and wc
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING
Kitchen - Giant kitchen island with marble-like countertops, breakfast bar and 2 stools, nespresso machine, cafetiere, american style fridge freezer, induction stove with 6 hobs, two electric ovens, microwave, dishwasher, old fashioned drying rack, vintage glasses cabinet.
Dining - Art deco overhead lighting, table is slightly narrow but fits 8 guests perfectly, help yourselves to vases, bowls etc from the white display cabinet.
Living - 52inch TV, access to mainstream channels, etc. One large 6 seater sofa, 2 plush armchairs - ideal for reading quietly or gazing out to the scenery beyond.
GAMES ROOM/OFFICE: A unique multipurpose room that can be used as an office or a games room with ping pong table, swing the doors open and enjoy the sweeping views whilst playing.
Help yourself to the board game perudo, scrabble or playing cards and there are a selection of reading books.
LAUNDRY ROOM: Washing machine, tumble dryer, some laundry detergent provided to wash clothes, extra fridge and freezer (we use this as a separate drinks fridge).
PLANTS: There is a watering can under the sink in the main kitchen area, if you are someone who likes to garden, please feel free to give any plants a soak if they look like they need a drink :)
OUTSIDE
SEATING: Decking covers the whole of the front of the house, with an uber comfy wicker outdoor dining area, comfortably seats up to eight people to eat and beanbags.
NO BBQ - unfortunately as the exterior of the house is made from larch (wood) we cannot provide bbq’s on the decking of the property.