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tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. The particulars do not constitute, or form part of, an offer or a contract. No
responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement in these particulars. Hambledon do not make or give whether in these particulars, during negotiation or otherwise, any
representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Gillinghanm 01747 824924 Shaftesbury 01747 851151
High Street, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QT
Price Guide £350,000
The Orangery, Wyke Hall, Wyke
‘The Orangery’ is a charming and quaint
character two bedroom house, c. 1911 being part
of Wyke Hall, a magnificent historic Grade II
listed house of Elizabethan origins, but possibly
dating back to the 14th century. The house has
been in the present ownership since 1985 and
has been enjoyed as a most comfortable home.
The Orangery is presented in good general order
throughout but with scope and potential for
improvement by way of modest cosmetic
redecoration, enjoying a peaceful setting within
the fabulous parkland gardens and grounds
complete with lake and use of the Swimming
Pool and Tennis Courts, with garage and
parking. An early viewing is highly
recommended to secure this desirable home.
ACCOMMODATION
Approached from parkland gardens and gravel
driveway which divides neat and compact lawns,
random flagstone parking apron and flagstone
step to;
RECESSED PORCH: With stone arch detail,
pair of handsome hardwood panel doors with
leadlight glazed top panels, matching fixed
leadlight glazed top windows.
HALLWAY: Spacious reception area, painted
Wainscot fielded panels with dado rail, panel
radiator, original flagstone floor, useful built in
cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and top shelf,
electric fuse board and electric meter.
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM: White suite of
low level WC, with a hardwood seat, pedestal
wash hand basin with hot and cold taps, ceramic
tiled splashback, extractor fan, panel radiator.
LOUNGE: (21’10 x 18’11) Fabulous room,
well proportioned with good ceiling height,
corniced mouldings, picture rail, handsome
feature fireplace with decorative carved
hardwood mantelpiece, with intricate carved
inset panels and date 1611, display mantel, iron
hood, brick cheeks, fireside alcove, panel
radiator, TV aerial point, triple ¾ height stone
mullioned windows with side and top opening
casements enjoying stunning views onto the
formal lawns, each window has a deep display
sill with three additional panel radiators,
handsome carved hardwood internal arch top
door opens into;
HALLWAY: Walkway with decorative wooden
pilasters and cornice leads to;
DINING HALL: (12’3 x 8’2) A useful
reception area, again with good ceiling height,
double panel radiator, wooden sash window with
deep display sill, ample room for small dining
table and chairs, wooden newel posts and
handrail with a short flight of steps, inner hall.
KITCHEN: (10’10 x 8’5) Fitted with a range of
functional and practical floor and wall cupboards
with roll edge ‘Formica’ worktops and counters,
single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer,
electric cooker point, space for larder fridge/
freezer, space and plumbing for an automatic
washing machine, coved ceiling, spotlight
cluster.
INNER HALLWAY:
STAIRWELL: Painted banister post and
handrail, short flight of steps with ¼ platform,
return stairs rising to:
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Matching banister post and
galleried handrail, panel radiator, sloped ceiling,
obscure glazed skylight window.
BOX ROOM/BEDROOM 3: (13’4 x 6’1) A
useful room with sloped ceiling, obscure skylight
windows, shallow step, ideal for storage, home
office/study or as a put-me-up bedroom 3.
BATHROOM: White suite comprising moulded
acrylic bath with matching side panel, chrome
handgrip and chrome matching mixer tap and
handheld shower attachment, vanity cupboards
with ceramic tiled top, inset ceramic wash hand
basin with monobloc hot and cold mixer tap, low
level WC, ceramic tiles to bath and shower area
and to ¾ wall height and splashbacks, double
panel radiator, obscure leadlight UPVC double
glazed window, recessed alcove with shelving.
The Orangery, Wyke Hall, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4NS
BEDROOM 1: (18’11 x 13’6) Wonderful
room, bright and airy with good ceiling height,
cornice moulding, picture rail, original period
fireplace with wooden surround and display
mantel, tiled cheeks, cast iron grate and hood,
panel radiator, stone mullioned window with
fixed and opening leadlight windows enjoying
stunning outlook onto the formal gardens and
front lawn. Interconnecting door to Bedroom 2;
BEDROOM 2: (18’11 x 13’6) Wonderful
room, bright and airy with good ceiling height,
cornice moulding, picture rail, original period
fireplace with wooden surround and display
mantel, tiled cheeks, cast iron grate and hood,
panel radiator, stone mullioned window with
fixed and opening leadlight windows enjoying
stunning outlook onto the formal gardens and
front lawn. Interconnecting door to Bedroom 1;
SHOWER ROOM: Fully tiled walk-in shower
cubicle with a glazed door, chrome shower
fittings, useful deep built-in airing cupboard
housing lagged hot water tank, immersion heater
and slatted wood shelving, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE:
The grounds and gardens at Wyke Hall are the
most delightful and attractive feature with
magnificent sweeping lawns planted with
established majestic trees including varieties of
Oak and Cypress.
The gardens are beautifully maintained and
tended and provide a stunning breathtaking vista
to be viewed and enjoyed by the residents at
Wyke Hall, complete with lake and fountain.
There is also, for residents, the exclusive use of
the outdoor swimming pool enclosed by clipped
beech hedges, walled garden and orchard with
espalier fruit trees, tennis courts and allotments.
There is a garage in a nearby block with
residents allocated and visitors parking.
N.B./AGENTS NOTE: The upkeep of the
grounds and extensions of Wyke Hall is the
responsibility of Wyke Hall Management Ltd
and a break down of the quarterly and yearly
fees payable by the residents is available upon
request.
SERVICES: Water, electricity, drainage,
telephone, and gas all subject to the usual utility
regulations.
TENURE: Freehold
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the
agents.