• Located in the heart of this peaceful sought after village +
• About 8 miles to Dorchester with excellent facilities +
• Beautiful Georgian village property +
• Sympathetically restored in recent years +
• Pretty mature and secluded gardens +
• Charming open fronted thatched summer house +
• EPC Rating = E +

Most handsome 18th century listed Grade II* house in one of Dorset's prettiest villages.

Description

Unquestionably one of the finest houses in Sydling St Nicholas, East House is a most handsome Georgian village property with classical proportions and is justifiably Listed Grade II*, as being of architectural and historical importance. The house is set back from the lane behind a decorative brick wall and the principal elevation is of red brick in Flemish bond with a hipped clay-tile roof. Thought to have been constructed in the mid to late 18th century the well laid out accommodation is arranged over three floors and retains many original period features including sash windows, open fires, dado rails and ornate alcoves.

The house has been sympathetically restored and enhanced in recent years by the present owners and now provides a modern functioning family home but with timeless classical period style at the same time. On the ground floor are three nicely proportioned formal reception rooms as well as a kitchen and breakfast room and additional garden room to the rear. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room and the top floor provides the option for use as a self-contained guest apartment comprising a spacious sitting room with views over the neighbouring hills, two double bedrooms, bathroom and kitchenette.

Outside
The property has driveways with off street parking on both sides and access to a garage on the north boundary. Adjacent to this is the old barn, now converted to a studio or splendid home office. The gardens are a major feature of the property and extend to just under half an acre. To the front is a pretty walled garden mostly laid to lawn and with a central stone path from the lane and wide steps leading to the front door.

Immediately to the rear of the property is a pretty courtyard with a low level stone and flint wall. From there steps lead up to the main garden which rises gently to the rear (west). The gardens are mature, secluded and well stocked with colourful borders, hedging and trees. From the gardens there are far reaching views over the surrounding hills. At the top of the garden is a particularly charming open fronted thatched summer house providing a peaceful retreat.