Arne HouseArne, Wareham, Dorset

Arne House Arne, Wareham, BH20 5BJ

A period country manor house in private landscaped

grounds which make the most of elevated panoramic views of Poole Harbour and Corfe Castle.

Accommodation Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Family Room, Games

Room, Cloakroom, Laundry Room, Shower Room, Cellars

Gallery, Master Suite with Bathroom and Dressing Area, Guest Suite with Shower Room, Five Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Shower Room, Office.

Gardens and grounds (in all about 5.5 acres), Extensive Driveway with Parking.

This striking and unique turreted country manor house, believed to have been built around 1880 as a hunting lodge for the first Baron Rockley, is set in the hamlet of Arne and enjoys far-reaching, panoramic views towards Poole Harbour and Long Island, Green Island and the Isle of Wight. The well planned and versatile accommodation measures over 6,000 sq ft and is set within about 5½ acres. The house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Jurassic coastline and within walking distance of sandy beaches. This property exudes originality with the well preserved World War II gun emplacements (English Heritage sites), a Bronze Age burial mound and the chance to buy the Lordship and to become the next Lord or Lady of Arne.

The long, sweeping drive reaches the large gravel parking area in front of this elegant house and so Arne House is wonderfully private and not visible from the road. The far reaching panoramic views, the diversity of wildlife in an RSPB nature reserve and the beautiful setting are all very compelling.

Description: The present owner purchased Arne House in 2003 and has since embarked on a sympathetic and comprehensive programme of improvement. The welcoming hall leads to the drawing room and also through Victorian Gothic Purbeck Stone arches to the impressive dining room. Beyond this is the contemporary kitchen/breakfast room and family room with super coastal views. There is also a games room/office with cinema screen, a generously sized laundry room and a large vaulted basement cellar that could become an indoor spa or a wine cellar.

Upstairs, the impressive semi-circular staircase opens up to a large open plan gallery with striking floor to ceiling windows. The very generous master bedroom has the most spectacular coastal views, an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and a dressing room. There are six further bedrooms, two of which also enjoy coastal views, a family bathroom and also two further shower rooms one of which is en-suite providing an ideal guest suite. The play room/office is found on the second floor.

There is further development potential as our client has submitted pre-planning application drawings to build a two tiered swimming pool, in the elevated section of the landscaped garden, a tennis court and triple garaging with office space and shower room over. The response was favourable.

Outside: The gardens and grounds are imaginatively landscaped with strategically positioned terraces to enjoy the setting and views, lawns, various mature trees, shrubs and plants. There is driveway parking for numerous cars. Arne House is beautifully presented and would be a wonderful principle home or a striking holiday home.

Situation: With an easy drive of the pretty market town of Wareham, Arne is a secluded hamlet on the western shores of Poole Harbour. Wareham has a mainline station giving access to London (Waterloo) in about 2 hrs 20 minutes.

Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk

Disclaimer: (including fixtures and fittings)The Country House Company, Tailor Made and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorized to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. 3. The text, photographs, distances, times and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and neither The Country House Company or Tailor Made have tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 4. All fixtures and fittings, curtains/blinds, carpeting, kitchen equipment whether fixed or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars.-

Tailor Made Estate Agency16 Banks Road, Sandbanks,

Poole, Dorset,BH13 7QB

Tel. 01202 706006www.tmea.biz

The Country House CompanyThe Granary, Whitedale Farm,

East Street, Hambledon Hampshire, PO7 4RZ

Tel. 02392 632275 info@countryhousecompany.co.uk

Inside the yurt cabin on one of the terraces.