For Sale5 Bedroom House in Donhead St. Andrew, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9EH£2,500,000

A superb country house with contemporary and traditional interiors set in an exceptional rural location. Pile Oak Lodge is not listed and of stone construction under a tiled roof. Originally a medieval lodge to Old Wardour Castle, the oldest part is believed to date in part from the early 1600's although the majority of the property was completely re-built, extended and remodelled by a former owner between 2005 and 2007. The property has modern glazing, underfloor heating on the ground floors and a multi zone Sonos audio system. The property is now presented in very good order, a contemporary family home with idyllic views, in a sought after location. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and takes advantage of the contours of the site. The main entrance hall is on the upper ground floor, leading to the dining room, drawing room and a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room with family sitting area which lies at the heart of the house. The kitchen is fitted with an electric Aga, gas-fired oven and induction hob, supported by a range of units and central island. A large balcony sweeps around this section of the house with access for all adjoining rooms. There is a WC and a boot room with a side door out to the main parking area, whilst within the oldest part of the house at the other end lies a snug with a lovely inglenook fireplace. The ground floor provides both living and sleeping accommodation. The inner hall leads into the cinema/games room at one end, with a laundry room and stores just off. There are two bedrooms, one with en suite dressing room and bathroom, the other with en suite dressing room and adjoining shower room. Note the owner has fitted one of these bedrooms out as a lovely home office at present. Upstairs on the first floor, the principal bedroom has two dressing rooms and an en suite bathroom. There is direct access to the roof terrace. There are two double bedrooms with en suite bath or shower rooms and a further study. Please see floor plans for the layout and dimensions. Gardens and Grounds These are a delightful feature of the property and are mainly situated to the south and west. They comprise formal areas close to the house with lawns, well stocked borders and two flagstone terraces which the owner has extended out to create an amazing area for entertaining. Multiple RHS Gold winning garden designer Sarah Eberle designed the grounds landscaping and the result is spectacular. Tucked away is a tool/machinery store and a lower wooded area, with a gate which leads out to the surrounding Wardour Woods. To the north of the house is a large gravelled parking area with ample parking space for several cars. There is an attractive timber framed triple garage and a further timber framed double carport with secure store to one side, which was built most recently in 2013. The enclosed grounds are split by the track and on the other side, gates lead into a yard with a range of open fronted implement stores, a greenhouse, former duck house and run and a kitchen garden. Please note that, whilst not owned, there is a legal Right of Way over the track from Scott's Hill to the property. View payable Stamp Duty for this property