Property description

Denisons are pleased to offer the opportunity to purchase an outstanding home in Christchurch Town Centre, situated impressively between the Christchurch Priory and historical castle ruins. This landmark property is like no other, and we're giving you the chance to buy a piece of history!Church Hatch is an outstanding Grade II listed residence, which still thoughtfully captures the original Georgian features, dating back as far as 1741. The extensive accommodation includes a grand reception hall/dining room, large study, kitchen, impressive drawing room with marble mantelpiece and bay window overlooking the beautiful walled grounds. The ground floor alsoincludes a cloakroom and utility room that form part of an 18th century extension beyond the dining room. There are also extensive cellars. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, one family bathroom and one ensuite shower room. To the second floor, there are three further rooms. Arguably one of the most impressive homes in Christchurch, Church Hatch is very unique and rumour has it, that when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stayed in the house, it inspired the Sherlock Holmes story The Speckled Band. Adjacent to Church Hatch and included, is the appropriately named Castle View, also Grade II Listed and designed as the mews house. Hidden behind the walled courtyard the accommodation includes a large entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms and bathroom. In addition to the courtyard, this property has rear access to the lawned garden, which is set against the backdrop of the castle ruins. The double garage can be accessed through the kitchen and provides essential off road parking in this popular town centre. We strongly recommend internal inspection of this very special set of properties. Owners Commentary: My family have had the privilege of living in Church Hatch since the mid 1980's, when my uncle first acquired the property. This beautiful family home with its elegant Georgian facade, well-proportioned rooms and extensive garden has a warm and welcoming feel that envelops the visitor from the moment you step inside. Throughout its long history, Church Hatch has provided a home to many different people, including amongst others: Major-General Sir Owen Tudor Burne, a veteran of the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny (1903-9) and publisher Walter Hutchinson (1930's), who installed the first direct phone line between Christchurch and his London HQ . During World War ll, Church Hatch also offered sanctuary to numerous evacuees, who were no doubt grateful to exchange the perils of London for the relative tranquility of a pretty, Dorset town. A few decades earlier, the house had also welcomed a rather illustrious visitor - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, well-known author of the Sherlock Holmes novels. It was whilst staying in what my family and I affectionately call the 'Pink Room' that Sir Arthur got the idea of his next Sherlock Holmes story -'The Speckled Band', first published in 1892. It is with heavy heart that we are giving up our beloved family home but I have no doubt that whoever next has the pleasure of living here will come to love it as much as we do.

DESCRIPTION
An outstanding Grade II listed residence, which captures the original Georgian features that date back as far as 1741.

ACCOMMODATION
Church Hatch: Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Study, Utility Room, Downstairs W/C, Sweeping Staircase, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Additional Potential Bedrooms On Second Floor (Currently Used As Study and Store) Large Manicured Rear Garden, Attractive Views. Castle View: Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, 2 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Double Garage, Courtyard Garden, Rear Garden Laid to Lawn with Castle Ruin Views, Extensive Cellars.

WALK THROUGH
Approached via the southern end of Christchurch High Street, Church Street is an attractive cobbled street that has no right of way for vehicular traffic, allowing only foot traffic access to the 11th Century Priory. Upon passing through the traditional wrought iron gates, solid stone steps welcome you to the pillared entrance way of Church Hatch, an outstanding Grade II listed Georgian residence dating back as far as 1741 with internal accommodation of approximately 4,075sqft. Through the entrance you are greeted by a large formal dining room with double doors to a grand drawing room with marble mantelpiece and bay window overlooking the beautiful walled ground. The East wing also includes a cloakroom and utility room that form part of an 18th century extension beyond the dining room. On the West wing a large study with feature fireplace and a traditional styled kitchen completes the ground floor accommodation. A grand sweeping staircase accesses the first floor which holds four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, there is also a further family bathroom. On the second floor, three further rooms allow finish the generous and flexible internal accommodation of Church Hatch. Adjacent to Church Hatch and included, is the appropriately named "Castle View", also Grade II Listed and designed as the mews house. Hidden behind the walled courtyard the accommodation includes a large entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms and bathroom. In addition to the courtyard, this property has rear access to the lawned garden, which is set against the backdrop of the castle ruins. The double garage can be accessed through the kitchen and provides essential off road parking in this popular town centre.

OUTSIDE
The two properties sit on a generous and enviable plot in the heart of Christchurch Town Centre. Church Hatch has an impressive frontage with and an equally impressive, well maintained rear garden which is laid to lawn and offers a great degree of seclusion and privacy affording an almost rural feel. As previously mentioned, Castle View has an attractive courtyard garden to the front that has a beautiful aspect towards the Priory Church and at the rear of the property, a walled lawn area has an uninterrupted beautiful aspect of the historic castle ruins.

DIRECTIONS
From our office in Christchurch proceed on foot to the top of the Castle Street and turn left into Church Street. Church Hatch can be found at the end of the street before the entrance to the Priory.

SERVICES
We understand that all main services are connected to the property. All mains services between Church Hatch and Castle View are connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Christchurch Borough Council.

OUTGOINGS
Church Hatch Council Tax Band G. Castle View Council Tax Band C.

Property Features :

• RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE TWO OUTSTANDING HOMES IN HISTORIC CHRISTCHURCH TOWN CENTRE
• IMPRESSIVE GRADE II LISTED TOWNHOUSE "CHURCH HATCH" AND ADJACENT MEWS HOUSE "CASTLE
• LOCATED IN A UNIQUE POSITION BETWEEN THE CHRISTCHURCH PRIORY AND CASTLE RUINS
• CHURCH HATCH WITH SEVEN BEDROOMS AND THREE GRAND RECEPTION ROOMS
• CASTLE VIEW WITH TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, RECEPTION ROOM AND KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM