Detached house for sale in Duntish, Dorchester DT2

A wonderful opportunity to purchase an individual four/five bedroom detached former farmhouse with approximately 2,450 sq ft of living space, sitting in grounds of about 5.25 acres and surrounded by the beautiful Dorset countryside. The house is believed to be of Victorian origin with modern additions which include a wonderful open plan kitchen dining room with breakfast bar, which would certainly form the hub of this household and a generously sized conservatory that boasts fabulous countryside views and provides flexible reception space for dining or entertaining. The principal bedroom suite is also a recent addition with an en suite shower room and Juliette balcony taking in full benefit of the spectacular views.
The property would make a great home for those seeking an outdoor lifestyle and would satisfy those with equestrian or farming interests as well as providing a chance for self sufficiency with plenty of space for horses and livestock with direct access to the paddocks, which benefit from field shelters and water supply. In addition, there is a stable block with tack room, hay store and a useful three bay open modern barn. The property enjoys some delightful riding countryside with bridleways on the doorstep and Bulbarrow Hill close by.
This lovely home offers well proportioned rooms that provide versatile accommodation that can easily be adapted to suit many needs. This property must be viewed to truly appreciate its flexible room usage and generously proportioned grounds, which provide ample room for an existing or growing family looking for country living with plenty of external space for children and pets to let off steam in a safe environment.

The Property

Accommodation

From the drive the property is approached via the useful wooden porch, which opens into the generous open plan kitchen/ dining room with a fabulous wood burner that heats the whole area plus a breakfast bar and integrated double oven. An archway leads through to the ample conservatory with French doors to the garden. The sitting room adjoins the dining area through double French doors and has a cosy wood burning stove, wood shutters and open tread stairs rising to the first floor. A door leads through to the lobby, which opens to the study/fifth bedroom, utility room, cloakroom with oil fired boiler and entrance hall/boot room. Upstairs there is a well appointed family bathroom consisting of a bath with marble panelled splashbacks, separate shower cubicle, heated towel rail, low level WC and two wash basins set on a vanity unit. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, an en suite shower room and a Juliette balcony overlooking fabulous countryside views. There are a further two double bedrooms, one with wood shutters and the fourth bedroom is accessed via the third bedroom.

Outside

Car Port And Parking

The driveway is accessed through a five bar gate, bordered by the post and rail fence which leads to the stableyard with car port and ample off street parking.

Stables, Hay Store And Tack Room

There are five loose box stables, a tack room and a useful hay store within the stableyard. The tack room has a stainless steel sink, power and light.

Sheds, Wood Store, Kennels And Barn

There is a two useful storage sheds, one with power and light. The useful wood store, kennels and oil tank are located around the stableyard and a track leads to the open fronted barn.

The Formal Gardens

The attractive lawn and mature trees are set within post and rail fences and a further garden area connects to the west side of the property to enjoy the afternoon sunshine.

The Grounds

The property sits within beautiful private grounds that extend to about 5.25 acres and enjoys wonderful far reaching rural countryside views towards Bulbarrow Hill and the surrounding Blackmore Vale. The four paddocks face south/ south-west and have two useful wooden field shelters, a mature oak tree and hedgerow borders, set within post and rail fences. The property boasts a sunny aspect, which takes full advantage of the sun's changing position throughout the day.

The Location

Duntish

Duntish is located in beautiful countryside and has a local shop and a village pub in 'The Gaggle of Geese' in Buckland Newton and 'The Halsey Arms' in Pulham, both less than a mile away. The property is seven miles south-east of Sherborne and eleven miles north of Dorchester, where there are a range of independent shops and chain stores, doctors and dentist surgeries, schooling for all ages and a variety of entertainment venues, including Hardy's Cottage in Dorchester, Maiden Castle and The Powell Theatre in Sherborne. Dorchester town has a market every Wednesday and Sherborne has a market every Thursday and Saturday. Nearby mainline railway communication links are provided in Chetnole, Yetminster and Sherborne.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating tba
Oil Fired Central Heating
Mains Water and Electricity
Private Drainage (Septic Tank)
Double Glazing
Freehold

Directions

From Sturminster Newton

Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street. At the traffic lights proceeds over the bridge and turn right on the A357/ Newton Hill. Continue through Bagber to Lydlinch and then turn left on the A3030 to Stock Gaylard. Turn left onto the B3143 towards Kings Stag and Pulham and continue past the Halsey Arms for just over a mile and the property will be sign posted on the left. Postcode is DT2 7DU.