Stapehill Abbey, Stapehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21

A stunningly converted 4 bedroom house in one of Dorset's most architecturally important modern developments, Stapehill Abbey. The Cloisters is a series of buildings set around the original abbey and its attached nunnery which boast a wealth of stone features, antique bricks and other heritage features, creating a look and feel of the highest quality. 8 The Cloisters shares an entrance with one other property. The beautiful communal hall features an ornamental tiled floor, bas relief panels and a door to the shared cloister garden. Number 8�s entrance lobby has French doors out to the cloister gardens, and a heritage rooflight. Steps lead down to an under stairs cupboard and a door through to the main living space which is divided between kitchen/breakfast, dining and living areas. The kitchen is fitted with stylish heritage style units and marble worktops, and a range of appliances. The dining area has large sash windows and French doors out to a private patio space which leads through a wrought iron gate to the communal gardens. The living area includes an attractive fireplace with a multi-fuel burner, and beautiful sash windows. Steps lead up to a study area with heritage rooflights, and doors out to the cloister garden. The first floor has a storage cupboard. The spacious principal bedroom has a dressing area, arched windows, views over the gardens, and an en suite bath/shower room. Bedroom 2 is a double room with arched sash windows, views over the fountain and gardens, and an en suite shower cubicle. The second floor landing has a double cupboard, and there is a double bedroom with 2 heritage style rooflights giving views of the abbey tower. Bedroom 3 is another double room, with rooflights. Outside, 8 The Cloisters has a 1.5-car garage and an allocated parking space. The Stapehill Abbey development is approached through a secure gated entrance and has 2 styles of property � those converted from the original abbey, and a further 27 newly built homes, all set in stunning communal formal gardens available to all of the homes. Particular features include a wealth of planting including fruit trees and an ornate fountain. The abbey grounds end at a stunning lake with a fountain, barbecue areas and ample space for scenic walks. The delightful Cloister Garden has low box hedging, benches, beautiful tiled walkways, iron drainage and a central stone cross. There is also a child's playground with a range of play equipment. Most recent service charge: �4956.07.