Summary - THE OLD SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE TARRANT GUNVILLE BLANDFORD FORUM DT11 8JJ
Double‑height school room with mezzanine and exposed brick fireplace
Wealth of original features: gothic windows, bell tower, pine floors
Large gardens, secluded terrace with pergola and extensive parking
Double/triple garage with workshop and office area
EPC rating G — significant energy inefficiency to address
Oil‑fired heating; propane hob; higher running costs likely
Private sewage treatment plant — maintenance responsibility
Council Tax Band F — expensive ongoing local tax
Set back in a quiet hamlet cul-de-sac, The Old School is a striking Victorian former schoolhouse (1874) offering dramatic double‑height living and abundant period character. The principal school room, with vaulted ceiling, exposed brick fireplace and mezzanine, provides a memorable social heart while the orangery and large kitchen-breakfast room extend family living to the terrace and gardens.
The house is generous in scale (around 2,766 sq ft) with a versatile multi‑storey layout that suits family life, home working and flexible uses. Two large bedrooms occupy the former classroom space; two smaller bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the sleeping accommodation. Extensive parking and a double/triple garage with workshop and an office area add practical value for vehicles, hobbies or conversion.
Buyers should be aware of several material points. The property has an EPC rating of G and is heated by an oil boiler (with a propane hob for cooking), so running costs and modernisation of services should be factored in. Drainage is via a private sewage treatment plant, and the house, built largely of cob and brick, will require ongoing maintenance and offers scope for upgrading and personalisation throughout.
This is a characterful rural home for buyers seeking a distinctive property in a peaceful Dorset village, with good access to Blandford Forum and nearby independent schools. It will particularly appeal to those who value architectural interest, space and a large garden, and who are prepared to invest in energy and service improvements to realise its full potential.
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