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GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY WITH UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY INTERNAL DESIGN & PRIVATE PARKING IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE The Old Guildhall is ideally located, being extremely close to the village centre with the General Store /Post Office , bakery , pubs , restaurants and school close by. There is also an excellent Doctors Practice and Medical Centre . The Heritage Steam Railway station is within a few minutes walk , as is the famous Corfe Castle . The village of Corfe Castle is also surrounded by superb countryside walks which link up to the Jurassic Coastal Path. This unique home has featured in both House & Garden and Dorset Life magazines , highlighting the wonderful blend of original character and contemporary design that provides a superb indoor and outdoor living space. This unique Grade II Listed stone cottage is reputed to be The Guildhall for The Ancient Order of Stonecutters and Marblers. The Old Guildhall is of Purbeck stone construction under a stone tiled roof. There is parking to the front of the property. To the rear is a beautifully landscaped walled rear garden with many features including an ornamental fishpond and spacious patio areas maximise the pleasure of using this area. There is a superb Summer House with solid oak bi-fold doors to the two facing elevations which is ideal for entertaining and relaxing or would be suitable for Guest accommodation. Upon entering the property, through a fine oak door, one is most impressed by the interior which has been extensively altered to create a magnificent contemporary feel with an open planned galleried living area and snug area at one end, and kitchen and dining areas at the other. The views over the walled private garden make the perfect backdrop from each of these living areas with an extensive architecturally designed window giving uninterrupted views from the snug. The snug has a woodburner stove, making this a very cosy space indeed. The fully Fitted Kitchen comprising solid maple unit doors, granite worktops, splashback and floors, opens to the Dining Area , these spaces work extremely well together making for perfect entertaining . Beyond the snug is a Double level Bedroom with a single built in bed and steps to another over. Beyond is the Family Bathroom with marble flooring and tiling, with P shaped bath and shower over. An attractive stone spiral staircase leads to the impressive galleried landing with exposed beams over, with bedrooms at each end. Through the round window is the Master Bedroom with En suite Shower. At the far end of the landing there is also a Double Bedroom with En suite Shower. The accommodation over three levels provides a really interesting and versatile living space. There is private parking outside the property and further parking is available with a permit.
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