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New Gate Farm, Scotchey Lane, Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset New Gate Farm, Scotchey Lane, Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset Offers in excess of £900,000 Freehold An attractive stone farmhouse in a semi rural position with countryside views, land and outbuildings with prior approval granted for a detached barn conversion. In all, approximately 7 acres. New Gate Farm Scotchey Lane, Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset Period stone farmhouse Detached with 7 acres (approx.) Living room with Inglenook fireplace Two further reception rooms Kitchen with utility room Three bedrooms Master ensuite shower room Double garage and workshop Various outbuildings Permission for separate barn conversion Accommodation Please see floor plan. Viewing Strictly by appointment through Symonds & Sampson Sturminster Newton office on 01258 473766 SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The Property New Gate Farm is a period stone built farmhouse under a pitched tiled roof with various outbuildings, generous parking and gardens. The formal entrance is via the front garden and door leading into a welcoming entrance hall with wooden flooring, cloakroom and stairs leading to the first floor. Either side of the entrance hall are the two main reception rooms with the dining room having double aspect windows, beams and carpet. The living room with attractive inglenook fireplace and inset burner is a generous size with windows overlooking the front lawn. An opening leads into the smaller reception room which works well as a separate office or snug. The working part of the house is to the rear with a nicely sized kitchen/breakfast room with recently fitted shaker style floor and wall units and stylish quartz worktops. A picture window over the sink gives a lovely view of the garden to the rear. Appliances include twin electric ovens, electric hob and cooker hood over. The dishwasher and fridge are built in. The utility room with airing cupboard, separate cupboard housing hot water tank and plumbing for washing machine, leads back to the snug. A side door from the entrance hall leads you to the outside and parking area - this is used as the daily entrance. SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Provost itself. In all, a lovely semi rural position with good The landing with Velux window leads to all three bedrooms access to local amenities, larger villages and towns. and the family bathroom. The master bedroom benefits from Directions Outside built in wardrobes and a generous ensuite shower room with From Shaftesbury, take the A30 west towards Sherborne. The property is approached through timber gates leading to a wash hand basin and wc. The remaining two bedrooms are Before reaching the Kings Arms Inn on your right hand side, large hard standing area with parking for several vehicles and nearly equal size with bedroom two being at the rear with take the left hand turn into New Lane towards the Duncliffe various outbuildings. A gate leads you to the front with an triple aspect and bedroom three overlooking the lovely view Wood car park. Continue on this lane and New Gate Farm will attractive curved stone wall garden being laid mostly to lawn to the front. The family bathroom is up together with shower, be found on the right hand side with driveway access via with flower and shrub borders. A pedestrian gate also gives wash hand basin and wc. Scotchey Lane. direct access onto Scotchey Lane. Situation Alternatively, from Sturminster Newton, head towards East The enclosed rear garden is a spacious size with well stocked New Gate Farm is located in open country between Stour Stour passing the villages of Marnhull and Todber. Continue shrubberies, borders and various established trees. The oil Provost and Duncliffe Wood approximately 2 miles from the on this road towards the A30 and take the right hand turn tank is well screened and there is a generous greenhouse and middle of Stour Provost. The property itself is surrounded into Terrace Lane (leading to Scotchey Lane) before reaching summerhouse. mostly by agricultural countryside and has good access to the the East Stour cross roads. Continue to the end of this lane A30 heading east to Shaftesbury or west towards Sherborne. and the entrance to New Gate Farm will be found on the left From the parking area, there is access to the large double The nearby village of East Stour has the renowned Udder hand side. garage come workshop with two up and over doors, light and Farm shop and restaurant, two public houses and an active power. To the rear of the garage is a door into the attached village hall. The local primary school is located at Stour workshop, cloakroom and kitchen. SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The neighbouring Dutch barn is a wonderful size and Services incorporates three timber offices with light and power - a Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. great solution to working from home or more subject to the Private drainage. Oil fired central heating system. necessary consents. The Dutch barn itself has prior approval granted under class Q for conversion into a 4 bedroom Local Authority detached dwelling with small rear garden and two parking Dorset Council Tel: 01258 454111 spaces. See the 'Agents Note' for more planning information. Council Tax Band: F Other outbuildings include the store room and old stalls - great for further storage if required. Tenure Freehold The land is split up into three level paddocks enclosed by mature hedgerow borders. Approximately 7 acres in all. TM August 2021 Agents Note Prior approval has been granted for the change of use and conversion of an existing agricultural barn to a detached dwelling. The proposed plans and layouts can be found using the following application number: P/PAAC/2021/01734. SALES | LETTINGS | AUCTIONS | FARMS & LAND | COMMERCIAL | NEW HOMES | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE: Symonds & Sampson LLP and their Clients give notice that: 01258 473766 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These Symonds & Sampson LLP particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary DT10 1DU Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds & Sampson have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. [email protected] www.symondsandsampson.co.uk .
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