Farms, Estates & Land for sale in Frome St Quintin, Dorchester, Dorset -

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An attractive farmhouse nestling in the picturesque Frome ValleySubstantial modern brick & flint farmhouse (subject to AOC) currently having 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, integral double garage & indoor swimming pool.  Self-contained annexe currently as a privately run children’s day nursery.  Gardens, tennis court stable yard & paddocks.  In all 16.10 acres. 



SITUATION

 

Barnhayes Farmhouse is situated in the unspoilt farming district of West Dorset on the south side of the village of Frome St Quintin.  The property sits within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designated for its varied and beautiful landscapes.  Local facilities are available in Cattistock and Evershot, with a wider range of shops and amenities in Beaminster, Bridport and Dorchester.  The nearest major business centres of Yeovil and Exeter are easily accessible.

 

Communication links are good with the A37 about a mile to the north east.  The A303 is approximately 15 miles to the north for access to London and the West Country.  There are mainline rail services to London Waterloo from Yeovil and Dorchester taking approximately 2¼ hours.  The expanding international airport at Exeter is within 1½ hours of the property.

 

There are numerous sporting and recreational opportunities: the local area has numerous bridleways and footpaths popular with horse riders and walkers alike. There is racing at Wincanton, Exeter and Taunton and hunting is with the Cattistock.  Golf can be played at nearby Halstock and Cheddington.  Sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at Weymouth (sailing venue for the 2012 Olympics) and along the south coast. 

 

The area abounds with good schools including The Park School at Yeovil, St Anthony's Leweston, Sherborne boys and girls and Milton Abbey. 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

Barnhayes Farmhouse is an attractive well appointed modern house faced in brick and flint under a tiled roof, which provides generous family sized accommodation.  It is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (see Agents Notes).   

 

The vendors were granted planning permission in 2002 to extend the property, they created a self-contained annexe that is currently run as a children's day nursery, a much welcome service to the local community and provides the vendors with an income of £1,200 per calendar month.  The nursery has its own access, parking and play area.  However it could easily be re-incorporated back as part of the main house.

 

To the rear of the farmhouse is a tennis court and stable block (5 boxes) and sits within 16 acres.

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

 

Front Door to Entrance Porch, door to:

 

Main Hall: Stairs to First Floor.

 

Cloakroom: WC and basin.

 

Drawing Room: Brick built fireplace with Dovre wood/solid fuel burner, slate hearth and Ash mantle over, triple aspect, French doors to front.

 

Dining Room: Bay window to front, French doors to outside, double doors through to:

 

Kitchen: Four oven oil-fired Aga with brick surround, range of pine fitted wall and base units, worktops, sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for dishwasher. Tiled floor. 

 

Rear Hall

 

Walk-in Pantry: Fitted shelving.

 

Office

 

Store Room

 

Utility Room: Belfast sink and worktops. Door to WC. Doors through to Pool Room and Boot Room.

 

Pool Room: Oil-fired heated swimming pool with protective cover, tile floor, triple aspect and two sets of sliding doors to patio. Door to Wet Room with shower.

 

Boot Room: Kidd oil-fired boiler, quarry tile floor, door to patio.

 

Rear Lobby

 

Integral Double Garage: Two up and over doors, concrete floor, power and lighting.

 

FIRST FLOOR

 

Galleried Landing: Large airing cupboard with fitted shelves.

 

Bedroom 1: Double aspect, built-in wardrobes. 

 

Bathroom 1: Panel bath, WC, basin and separate shower cubicle.

 

Bedroom 2: Double aspect, built-in wardrobes.

 

Bedroom 3: Built-in cupboard.

 

Family Bathroom: Panel bath, WC, basin and separate shower cubicle.

Bedroom 4

 

Study/Sitting Area: Door through to:

 

 

THE NURSERY

 

Nursery Room 1: Built-in cupboard.

 

Nursery Room 2

 

Cloakroom: WC & basin.

 

Office: Restricted head height.

 

Kitchen: Range of wall and base units, roll top work surfaces incorporating 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, electric Tricity Bendix cooker with 4-ring hob, plumbing for dishwasher.

 

Cloakroom 2: 2x WC.

 

Nursery Room 3: Oak floor, triple aspect, French doors to rear outside staircase.

 

 

OUTSIDE

 

A tarmac drive leads up to the house with plenty of parking.  The Gardens lie to the front and side of the house and are mainly laid to lawn with some fruit trees.  To the rear of the house is a patio area with pergola and Tennis Court.  Beyond this is the Stable Yard: Wooden five bar gate into post and railed yard.  Stables of brick and block construction with corrugated cement fibre sheet roofing and concrete floors, timber doors and timber internal partitions to 5 boxes (12' x 12'; 12' x 11'6; three 12' x 11'3).  There is an additional walled brick area housing the muck heap!  The Land is accessed from the stable yard and is split into 3 fields totalling some 14.53 acres (5.88 ha).

 

 

AGENTS NOTES

 

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991

Woolley & Wallis and their clients give notice that:

1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.

2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract, and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

3.   Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.  The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.  It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Woolley & Wallis have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.  Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

4. These particulars were prepared in February 2008 and amended in June 2008.  Photographs taken in July 2007.

 

Sale Plans, Areas and Schedules: For reference only.  Plans are copyright of Woolley & Wallis and must not be reproduced without their permission.  Based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office, Crown Copyright Licence number 100020449.

 

Town and Country Planning: Barnhayes Farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, which reads as follows:

“The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely, or mainly, employed, or last employed, prior to retirement, in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, or in forestry (including any dependants of such a person residing with him) or a widow, or widower, of such a person.”

 

Single Farm Payment: The land is registered for the Single Farm Payment Scheme.

 

Authorities

Dorset County Council                    01305 251000

West Dorset District Council          01305 251010

Rural Payments Agency                 08456 037777

 

Services: Mains water and electricity.  Private drainage to a septic tank.  Oil-fired central heating.

 

Tenure & Possession: Barnhayes Farmhouse is sold freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

 

The Nursery is currently let on a formal lease to Mrs S Coombs for a period of 4 years from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2011. The first break clause is in February 2009 with a notice period of 6 months.

 

 

DIRECTIONS

 

From the A303 and Yeovil, head south on the A37 following signs for Dorchester.  After approximately 9 miles and passing the Holywell Cross junction, take the next turning right sign posted Frome St Quintin.  Continue along this road for about 1 mile and the entrance to the farmhouse will be found on the left.

 

 

VIEWINGS

 

All viewings are strictly by appointment only arranged through our Farm & Rural Agency in Salisbury on 01722 424525.

 

 

FARM & RURAL AGENCY

51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3SU

T: 01722 424525                              F: 01722 424533

E: farm-rural@w-w.co.uk                W: www.w-w.co.uk

 

property reference: WWSA999001812