The Old Rectory - Poole - Dorset - England

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Property Name: The Old Rectory
Sleeps: 14
Pets Allowed:No

Country: England
Region: Dorset
Town/City: Poole
Property ID: DYY

This impressive former manor house dates back to 1604 and is set in ½-acre grounds. It is reputedly the oldest brick house in Dorset and is considered to be the finest bit of early Jacobean architecture in the south of England. A hidden gem steeped in fascinating history, it is now a stylish period holiday home with a contemporary twist, from the grand dining hall with it ornamental stone fire place, flagstones and wide imposing oak staircase to the cinema room with real cinema seating.
The harbour town of Poole is ½ a mile away with its shops, bars, pubs and cafes and which boasts the second biggest natural harbour in the world after Sydney, where boats can be watched as they sail by from the quayside, or from where trips to the National Trust’s Brownsea Island can be enjoyed. Hamworthy Park and beach is a 5-minute walk and has great view across the harbour and the Purbeck Hills. In the heart of Poole is Poole Park with its miniature train and boating lake where pedaloes can be hired to a sailing dinghy. 1½ miles east is Bournemouth’s town centre, with its town gardens, pier, oceanarium and trips on the Bournemouth Eye which rises high above the town to give the most amazing panoramic views over the whole area. Blue Flag beach can be found both at Bournemouth and Sandbanks Poole. Also nearby is Upton Country Park which has over 100 acres of garden, open parkland, woodland and shoreline. Shops ¼ mile.

Large living room with open fire in inglenook fireplace. Sitting room with TV, ornamental fireplace and feature framed wall panel with exposed original drawings. Large dining hall with ornamental fireplace and flagstone floor. Large well-equipped kitchen with TV and tiled floor. Utility/shower room with toilet and flagstone floor. Imposing oak staircase to first floor: Large double bedroom with 5ft four-poster bed, TV, bay window and ornamental fireplace. Double bedroom with 6ft brass bed. Double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed. Twin bedroom. Fully tiled bathroom with shower over double Jacuzzi bath and shower attachment. Second floor: Second kitchen with tiled floor. Cinema room with projector and cinema seating. Double bedroom with wash basin. Double bedroom with 6ft zip and link bed, day bed (for alternative sleeping only) and TV. Double bedroom with 6ft zip and link bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet.

• Open fire, initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, full gas CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Five TVs
• Three DVDs
• Two ovens
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• American style f/freezer
• Enclosed lawned garden with terrace and furniture, walled garden to rear
• Parking (for 7 cars)
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday

Local places: Longfleet

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