A breath-taking converted chapel has gone on the market in Wimborne for £1,595,000.

Set within the landscaped grounds of the former Stapehill Abbey in a gated development, The Cloisters is a huge Grade II listed property with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and four seating areas.

The property has maintained its original character, with beautiful stained-glass stone mullioned windows, Gothic arched doors, and original stonework pillars elevated into the modern era by cutting edge design and contemporary fittings.

The former Stapehill Abbey was the home of the Holy Cross Abbey order of Cistercian Trappist nuns from 1802 to 1991 but now features underfloor heating, period style cast iron radiators, a sleek modern kitchen, and an air purification system with heat recovery. 

The development was built by the renowned local company Ankers & Rawlings.

The first thing you notice walking into the house is the Gothic arched double doors which open into the entrance hall with beautiful herringbone parquet floors, which features six stained glass windows and sitting, dining and study areas as well as a guest cloakroom. 

The open plan kitchen and family room has a lofty, vaulted beamed ceiling rising over 10 meters in height with a log burner and sliding doors leading to a private courtyard terrace. 

On the ground floor is also a guest suite, which has a unique window that features the original Gothic doors as window shutters, an ensuite shower room, kitchen and cosy living area. 

Three well-sized bedrooms feature on the ground level, with a further ensuite bedroom, sitting room, and drawing room on the mezzanine floor above like a secret hideaway with a great view of a most beautiful stained-glass window in the house.

Outside is as impressive as inside, with electric gates opening to a driveway leading to the property lined by fields. 

This leads to a private parking area, with space for three cars, and an oversized double garage with further parking available around the development for guests. 

The private garden is bounded by hedging with a lawn and attractive flower boarders, although the piece de resistance is the symmetrical flagstone paved courtyard. 

For more relaxed outdoor areas, there are many acres to explore with a tranquil lake and delightful walks. 

Situated three miles east of Wimborne Minster, the house is quiet and secluded but still only a few miles from the shops. 

On The Cloisters, Savils property agent Jamie Morten said: “I love the way that this property skilfully combines stunning original architectural features with sleek modern fittings and finishes - it really is an amazing home.”

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