Description
A versatile home enjoying an elevated position overlooking surrounding countryside, boasting outbuildings and land totalling 11 acres, offered with no forward chain.
Accommodation - Stocklands House enjoys a raised and commanding setting with magnificent rural views over the surrounding rolling downland and the village of Hilton. The house offers versatile accommodation which could be altered to multi generation living (subject to relevant permissions). The kitchen breakfast room comprises of a range of wall and base units set with a counter top with a feature island laid with a stone counter top. Included is a aga cooker, separate electric oven and microwave, with space for further white goods. An inner lobby leads to a separate utility room and the workshop, which previously was a morning room with French doors leading to the front elevation. The formal dining room enjoys a dual aspect including a bay window with outstanding elevated views overlooking the valley. The drawing room is a very light room with a bay window and two sets of French doors, the room has a fireplace and wood burner as a focal point (please see material information section) and enjoys wonderful views of the landscaped garden and towards the countryside.
The master bedroom is a dual aspect from with access to the garden and includes an ensuite comprising of a bath, separate shower, basin and w.c. The guest bedroom is a double with an ensuite comprising of a bath, separate shower, basin and w.c. The third bedroom would accommodate a double bed and includes an ensuite. The master and third bedroom, could be reorganised (subject to relevant permissions) into an annexe for multi generation living. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom and formal front door and lobby.
The remaining three bedrooms are located on the first floor, with lovely views of the paddock and surrounding countryside. Bedroom four includes an ensuite with a separate family bathroom to service the remaining bedrooms. This floor could be re organised (subject to permissions) to create a feature master bedroom, dressing room and ensuite.
Outside - The property has two entrances with access from Cuckoo Lane via a wooden five bar gate leading via a private driveway laid with stone chippings to the dwelling. The additional access point is via The Knapp and a farm track signposted to Manor Farm, that eventually leads to a driveway and parking area for several vehicles and provides to access to the dwelling, double garage and outbuilding, currently arranged as a store room with two electric roller doors but could be repurposed as a stables.
The gardens wrap around the house enjoying many vantage points to enjoy the elevated views, a more formal landscaped garden includes a Summer House benefitting from light and power, together with a potting shed and Victorian green house. A growing garden has been created and is bound by stock fencing. The remainder of the land is currently grazed by a local farmer but would be ideal for buyers wishing to keep livestock or horses.
Situation - Hilton is a small village with Parish Church approximately 2.5 miles from the historic village of Milton Abbas with its famous school. Milton Abbas is an historic Dorset village predominantly made up of thatched cottages and having a famous public school adjoining the Abbey. Village amenities include general stores, Sub-Post Office and public house. The market town of Blandford Forum is approximately 7 miles and the county town of Dorchester is approximately 10 miles. Sporting activities are varied with golf available at the Mid-Dorset and Ashley Wood golf clubs and sailing at Poole, approximately 20 miles.
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The property has two entrances, please access via The Knapp, Hilton (follow signs for Manor Farm).
Services - Mains electric, water, septic tank (which needs to be replaced), oil fired central heating.
There is mobile signal and Ultrafast broadband provided to the property as stated by the Ofcom website. There is no recorded flood risk at the property.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker
https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk
Material Information - Council tax band - G
EPC -D
Back up generator can be included by separate negotiation
Land currently has a grazing agreement (can be terminated with 1 months notice)
The property has two entrances, one is via Manor Farm with a vehicular and pedestrian right of way (10% contribution to costs)
Aga & boiler serviced 2025
Wood burner does not have an installation certificate
The property has two titles
