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7 bedroom detached house for sale
The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Mews, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4BP
£1,400,000
The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Mews, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4BP
£1,400,000
Our Summary
- It offers huge potential and versatile accommodation over its three floors for those looking for a stunning family home, home and income, live-work space, to accommodate a relative or as a film set
Description
This 400-year-old Jacobean mansion house, a Grade 2* listed building, has been lovingly restored by its current owners of 26 years. The property extends to 4,135 sq.ft. and offers stylish, period living with a contemporary twist, featuring original 17th-century and Victorian features. The house has a wealth of history, having been built by Henry Carew, a prominent Catholic family, and has hosted notable figures such as Oliver Cromwell and the Duke of Wellington. The property has been sympathetically updated and restored, with a bespoke English Oak kitchen and handmade, Little Greene-painted oak windows. The grounds, which include a separate one-bedroom annexe, are mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and mature trees, and offer a haven for wildlife. The property is situated in a quiet area of Poole Harbour, with easy access to Poole Quay, the waters of Poole Harbour, and nearby beaches and marinas. With its unique history, stunning architecture, and tranquil surroundings, this property is a rare find and offers huge potential for those looking for a stunning family home, home and income, live-work space, or as a film set.