House for sale in Plush, Dorchester - 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

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Impressive bungalow set in beautiful unspoilt countryside with superb far reaching views, attractive gardens, paddocks and stables. 

In all 2.3 acres.

DESCRIPTION

Barn Ash is a smallholding with a well presented detached bungalow set in over 2 acres of well maintained gardens and paddocks. The property certainly has potential for improvement and extension, subject to the usual consents and is central in its plot.  There are beautifully maintained gardens with areas oflawn, shrub and flower borders, patio, specimen mulberry trees, fruit trees including a very rare and mature strawberry tree with edible fruits; and this is all enclosed by well maintained hedges and fenced boundaries. The paddocks are behind the property and the stables and yard are central for easy turnout into the paddocks. From the bungalow, gardens and paddocks there are some fabulous far reaching views.

SITUATION

The property lies in a beautiful location surrounded by mainly traditional organic farmland. Plush is a small hamlet situated amongst the downs with a small church designed by Benjamin Perry and the local public house, the Brace of Pheasants is also within the hamlet. The nearby county town of Dorchester (11miles);famous for Thomas Hardy and Judge Jeffries has a vibrant high street and a range of services to cater for everyday needs.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance porch

Reception hall

Sitting Room: 6.91m x 4.37 (22ft 9in x 14ft 3in)

Dining Room: 3.84 x 2.95 (12ft 7in x 9ft 8in)

Kitchen: 4.62 x 2.95 (15ft 2in x 9ft 8in)

Utility Room

Shower Room

Bedroom 1: 3.86m x 3.05m (12ft 8in x 10ft)

Bedroom 2: 2.87m x 2.46m (9ft 5in x 8ft 1in)

Bedroom 3: 2.87m x 2.29m (9ft 5in x 7ft 6in)

Family Bathroom

Double Garage: 5.41m x 5.41m (17ft 9in x 17ft 9in).

Outbuilding: 3.66m x 2.44m (12ft x 8ft). Timber built

Stables

Three full sized stables,3.66m x 3.66m (12ft x 12ft) with water and power connected. There is a concrete yard area, an access road back up to the public highway.

Paddocks

The land is arranged in 4 similar sized paddocks with a 5th smaller holding paddock. The holding number for the land is 11/087/077 and no entitlements have been claimed.

COMMUNICATION LINKS

The area has good road links with access onto the A35 to the south. The A350 and A354 at Blandford Forum give access to the A303 and Poole in the south. Mainline railway stations are at Dorchester, Sherborne and Salisbury providing services to London Waterloo.

EDUCATION

The area is renowned for its wealth of excellent schools including Port Regis, St Mary’s, Shaftesbury,  Sandroyd, Sherborne Preparatory, Sherborne School for Girls, St Anthonys Leweston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Bryanston, Bruton School for Girls and Kings Bruton, and The Dorchester Thomas Hardye School.

SPORTING AND RECREATION

There is an extensive network of Bridleways and footpaths close by to the property and racing can be enjoyed at Salisbury and Wincanton. The local hunting is with both the Blackmore Vale and South Dorset. There are several 18 hole golf courses in the area, including Charminster, Camedown and Tollard Royal. Poole and Weymouth harbour (2012 Olympics) provide superb water sports facilities.

SERVICES

Private water supply (on a fixed unit fee), mains electric, oil fired central heating and hot water. Private drainage with septic tank and soak away.

COUNCIL TAX

Band D.

PLEASE NOTE

Woolley & Wallis, their clients and any joint agents 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 an overall view of the property, they 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 May 2008.

DIRECTIONS

From Sturminster, take the A357 and after a short distance while take the left turn to Hazelbury Bryan. Continue through the village taking a right hand turn for Mappowder and continue on this road through Mappowder towards Plush. Approximately a mile before the Brace of Pheasants public house, Barn Ash will be found on the right hand side. 

From Dorchester, head out on the B3143 through the Piddle Valley taking the right hand turn signposted to Plush at Piddletrentide. Continue past the Brace of Pheasants and follow this road for approximately 1 mile and Barn Ash will be found on the left hand side.

property reference: WWSH999000872