Detached house for sale in Wonston, Hazelbury Bryan, Sturminster Newton DT10

A charming detached Grade II Listed house with accommodation over three floors, character features and delightful gardens in quiet location.

Home Farm is a detached 5 bedroom Grade II Listed house believed to have origins dating back to the 17th century. The accommodation is arranged over three floors with an abundance of character and charm but offers an incoming buyer scope to update and to put their own stamp on it.

The front door opens into the hall with stairs rising to the first floor. The principal reception rooms are set off the hall with the snug having stone flooring and a brick fireplace. The sitting room is brimming with character having flagstone floor, a window seat, an alcove, a large fireplace with a woodburner and a door opening into a storeroom with excellent potential for an office. From the sitting room a door opens into a superb dining room with high vaulted ceilings, fitted bookshelves and there is a dual aspect. The triple aspect kitchen / breakfast room has underfloor heating, a range of floor standing units with wooden and granite worktops and integrated appliances include a fridge, a dishwasher, and an electric aga. Beyond the kitchen is a boot room with a door to the garden, a larder and a shower room with a door leading to the utility room with a sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine.

Off the first-floor landing is an understairs cupboard, two double bedrooms, a single room currently used as a dressing room and a family bathroom with a roll top bath, a wc and a wash hand basin. Bedroom one is generous in size with a wooden floor.

Stairs rise to the second floor where there are two further double bedrooms with bedroom five having an ensuite bathroom and a triple aspect; bedroom four is currently being used as a studio.

Situation

Several hamlets make up the parish of Hazelbury Bryan, which is surrounded by glorious countryside that stretches towards Bulbarrow and the escarpment to the east. There are numerous paths and bridleways nearby, giving ample opportunity for walking and riding. Hazelbury Bryan has a shop, primary school, public house and village hall. Sturminster Newton, the nearest market town, offers a good range of shops, schools and other amenities. The larger towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessible, as are the coastal resorts of Poole and Weymouth.

Directions

From our offices in Sturminster Newton go over the bridge and turn right then take the first left up Glue Hill towards Hazelbury Bryan. Once in the village pass the Memorial on the left and village hall on the right and continue into Wonston passing the turning to Mappowder. Continue along this road and take a right hand turn onto a no through road and the property can be found on the right hand side.

Outside

The property is approached from the lane onto a gravel drive leading to a carport and an attached storeroom with power. A wrought iron pedestrian gate leads to the front garden which is bordered by fencing and a stone wall and is laid to lawn. A pedestrian gate from the carport leads to the terrace with steps leading up to the rear garden bordered by fencing and hedging and is mainly laid to lawn with various fruit trees including plum and damson and there are established flower and shrub borders. This tranquil garden enjoys far reaching views towards Bulbarrow and the surrounding countryside and is home to many beautiful butterflies and an array of birds.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating to kitchen.

Local Authority

Dorset County Council Tel: Council Tax Band: F

Epc Exempt