Description
A spacious and modern house boasting a stunning outlook with pasture and woodland
The Dwelling - An individually designed ranch style dwelling with well-appointed spacious accommodation. The original bungalow was constructed in the early 1980's and was substantially extended and modernised in 2013 to create the open plan kitchen, multiple living rooms and the master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobes and large ensuite bathroom. The original part contains 3 further bedrooms and a study. The principal rooms and 2 bedrooms enjoy patio door access onto a wraparound patio and lawned garden boasting stunning westerly views.
The dwelling benefits from a large, gravelled drive and parking area leading to a double garage with interconnecting door to the house and a large office over with external staircase.
The Land - Near the house are twin timber stables (12' x 12') and lockable feed room.
The land is situated in front of the dwelling and provides 3 fields of permanent pasture which for many years was grazed by the previous owners' Hereford suckler herd. Dotted around the periphery of the holding are 4 areas of mixed broadleaf woodland adding to the conservation and amenity value and providing a level of seclusion.
There are two further access points from the highway.
Location - The farm is situated in a private position on the edge of the hamlet of Broad Oak with Piddles Wood forming the eastern boundary. Only 1 mile north and visible from the house is the former market town of Sturminster Newton which provides a range of everyday facilities including primary and secondary schools, boutique shops, a small supermarket, leisure centre and 2 public houses.
Lying in the beautifully rural Blackmore Vale, the larger towns of Sherborne, Blandford and Shaftesbury are all approximately 10 miles distant.
The area is renowned for its private schooling including Bryanston, Clayesmore, Leweston and the Sherborne schools, all within a 30-minute drive.
The world-famous Dorset Jurassic Coast is within a 60-minute drive.
On the doorstep are an abundance of lanes, footpaths and bridleways to enjoy country living to the full.
Directions - From Sturminster Newton travel south over the River Stour turning off the A357 at The Bull Tavern and drive up the hill into Broad Oak. Take the first fork left up Copse Hill to the top to the last dwelling on the left before Piddles Wood.
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Additional Land - Below the main holding is a further 5 acre field of pasture land and small plantation of conifer and broadleaf woodland. The block enjoys a separate direct road access at the bottom and will have a right of access at the top. This field has a water meter and extends in total to 6.72 acres (2.72 hectares).
Material Information - Planning
The dwelling was granted consent in 1981, application no. 2/81/5(54) whereby condition 1 states the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture or forestry.
Services - Mains electricity, mains water, mains gas central heating.
Private drainage.
Broadband coverage.
Good mobile coverage inside and out on most networks.
Local Authority - Dorset Council Tax Band E
EPC rating D
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Symonds and Sampson
Tel: 01258 472244
