Important Note: For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor

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.