5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Description An extremely attractive Grade II listed early Victorian farm complex occupying a commanding position within its 13 acres of gardens and grounds, offering over 5,000 sq ft of prime living accommodation and over 9,500 sq ft in total

Description An extremely attractive Grade II listed early Victorian farm complex occupying a commanding position within its 13 acres of gardens and grounds, offering over 5,000 sq ft of prime living accommodation and over 9,500 sq ft in total. The property boasts a spacious traditional stone farmhouse in a spectacular private setting, with a gorgeous fully refurbished detached cottage, long barn and outbuildings/garaging of the same age, all formed around a welcoming central courtyard. The land extends to almost 13 acres of landscaped gardens, orchard, fenced paddocks and lakes. This lovely family home has been much cherished and enjoyed by the current sellers. It has proven to be the perfect setting for family and business gatherings over the years, with occasions ranging from extended family parties to special events hosting well over 100 attendees, all under cover. Cann Farm offers a wealth of opportunity in how it can be used, subject to relevant planning permissions. The southwest facing paddocks are ideally suited for growing vines, and of sufficient size for a small productive vineyard. As well as forming part of a wonderful family home, the barn and outbuildings also offer tremendous commercial potential if required, as a wedding or conference venue, music or yoga studio, exclusive retail outlet or farm shop, personal training centre or AirBnB. The scope is endless. The property benefits from its uniquely rural yet convenient situation. It is a mere three minutes from the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury, providing a range of everyday services and shops including three supermarkets, various public houses, cafes and restaurants, an Arts centre, Library, Post Office, independent and high street shops, a doctor's surgery, dental practice and a cottage hospital. There are also two swimming pools that are open to the public. The local schools are excellent and within easy reach; these include Clayesmore, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Bryanston, Millfield, King's Bruton, Milton Abbey, Canford, Sherborne (Boys and Girls) and St Anthony's Leweston, as well as many highly regarded local state schools. The communication links in the area are very good with the A303 just eight miles to the north providing road access to London & the West. There are mainline railway stations at either Gillingham (5 miles) or Tisbury (9.3 miles) serving London Waterloo (approximately two hours). The Particulars The Farmhouse The main farmhouse boasts an elegant, timeless double fronted facade that exudes a certain poise and presence befitting of the early Victorian date of construction. From the moment you enter the property and into the expansive courtyard, the quality and charm of the house is immediately apparent. Throughout, the accommodation is flooded with natural light from the gorgeous sash windows. Exceptional care has been taken to maintain the intrinsic character and heritage features, including moulded cornicing, original sandstone fireplaces (some dating back to the 1840s) and original blue lias stone floors. The home perfectly balances modern convenience and versatility within a traditional period farmhouse. To the ground floor, a central entrance hall links to a double aspect drawing room to one side and a dining room to the other. Both of these lovely rooms enjoy elevated views across the front aspect and countryside beyond. At the end of the hallway is the superb 'heart of the home' kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a stylish range of country style units and built-in appliances including a Rayburn cooker, gas hobs and an additional electric oven. Doors from here lead to a small inner hall providing convenient access to a pantry, utility, wet room and boot room with external access. To the other side of the kitchen is a magnificent garden room with feature lantern roof, underfloor heating and two sets of double doors opening onto the rear terrace and the magnificent view beyond. The garden room also links to a cosy double aspect family room with log burner offering options for a number of different uses. To the first floor, there are four bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom and dressing area. The second bedroom also has an en-suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom. Each of the bedrooms enjoys stunning elevated views across the gardens, grounds and undulating Blackmore Vale countryside beyond. Completing the accommodation is a wonderful dry cellar, accessed from the entrance hall, providing suitable conditions for wine storage. The home also benefits from superfast fibre broadband. This lovely home has undergone considerable sympathetic renovation in recent decades and is presented tastefully and impeccably throughout. Cottage The stunning detached farm cottage is adjacent to the home. Much thought and attention was paid when creating characterful spacious accommodation. Features to note include a log burner, flag stone flooring and exposed beams. To the ground floor there is a large, open plan sitting room/ dining room, currently used as an office and board room, with a separate country style kitchen, whilst the first floor features a light and airy vaulted bedroom with a modern, en-suite bathroom. The cottage has its own enclosed garden with water feature. It was successfully used as a holiday cottage for many years before becoming private ancillary accommodation for the main farmhouse. Long Barn The magnificent barn has been skillfully converted by the current owners, now offering a fantastic space set across two floors. The barn provides options for a variety of recreational or business uses with whitewashed walls, stage and a drinks bar set to the far end. The barn also enjoys views across the grounds. It benefits from extant listed building consent and planning approval to be converted into additional accommodation for ancillary accommodation and holiday lets. See Dorset County Council Planning Ref No: 2/2008/0298 (08). Additional Outbuildings and Grounds The outbuildings include a double garage, workshop, several storerooms and a large corner barn used as a wood store. The farmhouse, cottage and barns are all constructed of traditional Shaftesbury green sandstone elevations under pitched slate roofs and arranged around a beautiful central courtyard, offering uninterrupted views across to Melbury Beacon, the Blackmore Vale and Bulbarrow beyond. The mature gardens have been carefully developed over the years to make the most of their south westerly aspect. They provide a variety of interest and character and include a well-used BBQ Lodge in a delightful private setting, which is ideal for informal entertaining. The pastureland enjoys the same sunny slope, divided into four paddocks dotted with a range of mature trees, and with the benefit of pure spring fed water feeding the two lakes, which have been left to rewild to encourage diversity. In summary, Cann Farm presents a wonderful, lifestyle opportunity to purchase a gorgeous residential farm centred around a stunning listed farmhouse, a picturesque cottage and barns, overlooking 12.98 acres of its own grounds and yet conveniently located on the outskirts of the highly sought after Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury.OutsideGardens and Grounds Over the years considerable thought and consideration has gone into the arrangement and presentation of the formal gardens. 'Garden rooms' have been created with abundant colourful floral beds and borders. There is a productive kitchen garden with raised beds and fruit cages as well as a well-stocked orchard. The hedged borders are lined with numerous spring bulbs and wild flowers ensuring there is colour and texture all year around. The grounds are interspersed by mature trees. There is a choice of seating areas extending from the formal terrace adjoining the home, to more intimate, quiet seating areas that are ideal for reading or capturing evening sunshine. The main terrace enjoys far-reaching views to the south west across the garden and rural vista beyond, an ideal area to entertain and dine al fresco. Sitting within a natural wetland and accessed over a small bridge walkway is the newly created Scandinavian BBQ cabin, a fun and cosy entertaining area. The gardens are linked by flowing pathways. The land extends to approximately 12.98 acres of well-maintained, established pastureland arranged into several paddocks. The lower paddocks are also host to two private spring fed lakes, which have been allowed to rewild to encourage diversity.SituationThe Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury provides a range of everyday services and shops including public houses, cafes, restaurants, independent and high street shops, a doctor's surgery and a cottage hospital. The local schools are excellent and within easy reach; these include St Mary's School, Clayesmore, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Millfield, Canford, Sherborne School for Girls, St Anthony's Leweston and many highly regarded local state schools. The communication links in the area are very good with the A303 just a few miles to the north providing road access to London & the West and a mainline railway station at either Gillingham (5 miles) or Tisbury (9.3 miles) serving London Waterloo (approximately two hours).Additional InformationAgents note: There is a footpath that runs across the lower paddocks. Local Authority: Dorset Council. Council Tax: Band G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_shaftesbury-d197493/for-sale_i70009220

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