Wimborne Road West, Stapehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

A beautifully converted, Grade II Listed 4 double bedroom house in one of Dorset’s most architecturally important modern developments, Stapehill Abbey, which is set within 30 acres of elegantly landscaped grounds.

The Cloisters is a series of buildings set around the original abbey and its attached nunnery which boast a wealth of stone features, antique bricks and other heritage features, creating an outstanding private development of the highest quality.

Number 11 is tastefully presented throughout and features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 well appointed bathrooms, a south facing private terrace and a double garage in a nearby complex.

From a central courtyard, the front door opens into a spacious entrance hall with an under stairs cupboard and a ground floor cloakroom (with WC and wash basin). There is a nicely proportioned, dual aspect sitting room featuring a fireplace.

The spacious kitchen/breakfast room has Shaker style units, dishwasher, Neff hob, extractor, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, Viessmann gas central heating boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine, and door to the property’s private garden.

From the hall, stairs lead to a first floor landing with fitted shelving and an airing cupboard housing a pressurised hot water cylinder. The large principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room (with shower, wash basin and WC). Bedroom 2 has 2 Gothic style windows and an en suite shower room (with shower, wash basin and WC).

The galleried second floor landing has a large walk-in store room. Bedroom 3 has a conservation skylight and bedroom 4 has a gable window, a conservation style skylight and a walk-in closet. There is also a well appointed bathroom with bath (with shower and screen over), WC and wash basin.

Immediately adjacent to the property there is a private, south facing terrace. Within the nearby garage complex the property has a double garage (with 2 up-and-over doors, power and lighting).

Stapehill Abbey is approached through secure electric gates. A long driveway sweeps around to the converted abbey and a further 27 newly built homes set within stunning communal landscaped gardens available to all the homes.

Particular features include a courtyard with an ornate fountain, beautiful tiled walkways, barbecue areas, a children’s play area, a wealth of planting and ample space for scenic walks. The abbey grounds end at a stunning lake with a fountain.

The communal areas are maintained by a residents’ association and management company. The most recent service charge was £6,000 per annum with a separate fee (approximately £1400) for Buildings Insurance.