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2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes and 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Charlton Marshall. A NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY A NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY A HIDDEN TREASURE The Old Orchard is a select development within walking distance of the gently flowing of new houses created by Linden Homes River Stour, these homes combine traditional in the pretty village of Charlton Marshall. building techniques with the very latest fittings, Set amid breathtaking Dorset countryside fixtures and connectivity. A QUINTESSENTIAL ENGLISH VILLAGE THE CHARLTON INN, CHARLTON MARSHALL THE NORTH DORSET TRAILWAY WEATHER VANES DIRECT, CHARLTON MARSHALL The Old Orchard sits at the heart of Situated in Dorset, there is evidence of Charlton Marshall – a quintessential English Anglo-Saxon burial mounds and signs that village with a pretty 18th Century church, people have lived in the parish for at least a popular pub and delightful walks along a thousand years. With most of the land in the North Dorset Trailway, which runs the parish stretching over the chalk hills to along the route of the former Somerset the south west, it is an impressive place and Dorset Railway. to live, rich in both history and character. ST. MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH, CHARLTON MARSHALL SPETISBURY RINGS LOCAL GEMS TO DISCOVER LOCAL GEMS TO DISCOVER BLANDFORD FORUM RIVER STOUR, BLANDFORD FORUM LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE LED A short drive north and residents can enjoy Georgian architecture, independent shops Blandford Forum, an old-fashioned country and traditional pubs – all set along market town which boasts breathtaking the pretty banks of the River Stour. HALL & WOODHOUSE BREWERY BRYANSTON SCHOOL, BLANDFORD FORUM TOWN CENTRE, BLANDFORD FORUM HIGH STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM THE HAMBLEDON GALLERY, BLANDFORD FORUM 1. YELLOW BICYCLE CAFÉ 2 THE DORSET BOOKSHOP Crisp black walls hung with bits of bicycle, plain wooden furniture With its narrow creaking staircase, shelves jammed with books, and a plethora of yellow mugs and teapots are the backdrop, gently chiming clocks and welcoming old armchairs to sink into, while the food and drink are the main attractions. Legendary breakfasts The Dorset Bookshop is that rare thing – an old-fashioned place include pancakes stuffed with blueberries, seasonal fruits, compote where you’re never hurried into a purchase. Downstairs are the new or peanut butter, as well as the ‘granolabocker glory’ (packed with seeds, books and latest releases, with a good selection of literary fiction yoghurt, fruit, nuts and granola). Steve’s flatbreads are a hit at lunch, as well as crime, romance and other genres. Up stairs there is a while Ali’s cakes are equally popular at teatime. huge selection of second-hand titles, as well as antiques, crockery and curios for sale. 30a Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum 01258 480356 69 East Street, Blandford Forum 01258 452266 thedorsetbookshop.co.uk 3. THE CROWN HOTEL 4. THE CORN EXCHANGE Set in a magnificent red-brick building in Blandford, the Crown Hotel The very heart of town life, The Corn Exchange sits in the market is the real hub of town. With a stylish bar, gastro-pub restaurant square. Its handsome façade is one of the reasons why Blandford and elegant outside terrace with views of the River Stour’s water is so celebrated as a Georgian town (one of the most intact in Britain). meadows, there are plenty of places in which to relax and enjoy Its main hall is currently a place for indoor markets and parties, the modern British menu and real ales from family-run brewery, but it’s soon to be remodelled and restored, with raked seating, Hall & Woodhouse (still based in Blandford). Inside, the hotel boasts temporary staging, state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems – a wealth of original features including beautiful panelled walls, with the plan to host touring shows, film nights, art exhibitions, oak floors and ornate banisters. Rumour has it, the hotel is haunted gigs and more. A new cultural hub in your local town! by a woman in black and a cloaked highwayman who was shot Church Lane, Blandford Forum dead in the courtyard. You’ve been warned! 01258 454500 West Street, Blandford Forum 01258 456626 crownhotelblandford.co.uk 5. CONYERS 6. LOAF Established in the late 19th Century, Conyers is a remarkable shop This pocket-sized bakery compensates for its size with a huge that celebrates country pursuits. It’s a treasure trove for sportsmen selection of delicious breads and cakes. There are granaries and and women in search of either advice, equipment or accessories. cobs, as well as cheese loaves, organic wholemeals, and malted For those passionate about fishing, there are rods, hooks, waders, wheat or pumpkin seed sourdoughs. There are also cakes and flies and more. Alternatively, if you’re interested in taking up shooting, buns galore, with old favourites like millionaire’s shortbread and there’s tuition available, as well as all the clothing and equipment Chelsea buns, together with more unusual treats such as ginger you’ll need. bread pudding. There’s Italian coffee to take away, and ciabatta sandwiches and tomato, cheese and rosemary tarts for lunch. 3 West Street, Blandford Forum 01258 452307 32 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum 7. THE DORSET LARDER 8. HALL & WOODHOUSE BREWERY If the provenance of your meat is a priority, then this is the Visit the magnificent Hall & Woodhouse Brewery in Blandford Forum. butcher for you. The Dorset Larder proudly sources 80% Taste the malt, smell the hops and, best of all, drink the beer! of its meat from Dorset, with beef, lamb and pork all coming This Visitors’ Centre is the perfect place to find out about this from the Blackmore Vale area. There’s also sheep yoghurt famous pub chain, and most importantly, their famous beverages. (with flavours like rhubarb & ginger, and fig & apple) from The Brewery, Blandford Forum nearby Woodlands Dairy, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee from Christchurch, 01258 486004 hall-woodhouse.co.uk Purbeck Ice Cream, chocolate from the Dorset Chocolate Company and a huge selection of West Country cheeses. 11 Market Place, Blandford Forum 01258 452846 dorsetlarder.co.uk 9. SANDBANKS AND POOLE 10. CLOUDS HILL, BERE REGIS A small peninsula crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour, This tiny isolated brick and tile cottage was the peaceful rural Sandbanks provides seven miles of prestigious blue flag bolthole of one T.E. Lawrence, otherwise known as Lawrence of awarded sand. With access to Studland and the Purbecks Arabia. The austere rooms are much as he left them, reflecting beyond via chain ferry and the unique wildlife haven his complex personality and close links with the Middle East Brownsea Island located in Poole Harbour, this beautiful and forming a fascinating exhibition. area provides something for every kind of water enthusiast. 11. KINGSTON LACY 12. THE JURASSIC COAST Kingston Lacy is a country house and estate near Wimborne now From the remarkable offshore bank of Chesil Beach to the owned by the National Trust. Built to resemble a magnificent crumbling golden cliffs of West Bay (the setting of Broadchurch), Italian palace, this is one of the most lavish family homes in England the Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering 95 displaying an important collection of fine art and antiquities built miles of coastline from East Devon to Dorset, this first natural World up by many generations of the family. Heritage Site displays 185 million years of the Earth’s history. 13. FONTMELL & MELBURY DOWNS 14. SHAFTESBURY Bought in memory of Thomas Hardy to protect the landscape of his Home of Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis advertisement, novels, Fontmell Down and Harding’s Down offer lovely views across Shaftesbury is one of England’s highest and most historic towns. the Blackmore Vale. You can embark on many circular walks across the The town looks over the Blackmore Vale and from different chalk downland and spot the butterflies and orchids which thrive here. viewpoints it is possible to see at least as far as Glastonbury Tor. 15. BADBURY RINGS 16. MILTON ABBAS Like any great historical monument, Badbury Rings delivers on two The picture-postcard village of Milton Abbas, with its neat lines fronts. It’s a fascinating place to visit in itself, as well as a breathtaking of white-washed thatched houses, is a rather remarkable creation. sight. At its heart is an Iron Age hill fort, surrounded by mysterious It was established in the late 1700s by Joseph Damer, Lord Milton, rings. The ring closest to the centre dates from around 500 or 600 BC. the first Earl of Dorchester and owner of Milton Abbey, who decided Elsewhere there is evidence of Bronze Age burial mounds and Roman that a nearby village, Middleton, offended the eye. He commissioned occupation, including Roman roads. The site sits on the National renowned architect Sir William Chambers and landscape gardener Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate, so visitors can also enjoy access to the Capability Brown to design a new village, Milton Abbas, in a wooded magnificent 19th Century house, built to resemble an Italian palace, valley south of the Abbey. Today the Abbey is a private school and and gardens. Milton Abbas is the epitome of rural tranquillity, as well as a fascinating slice of Dorset history. 2 Original Job Number:XLINS965 – The Old Orchard 1 Working Drawing Ref: 1400.100.100 – Rev: D Plots 1 & 2 – GF – Caroline Male – 16.01.2015 Updated – M.Wood – 26.01.2015 THE ALLEN –HOMES 1 & 2 Kitchen/Dining Room Original Job Number:XLINS965 – The Old Orchard Cloakroom Working Drawing Ref: 14.100.200 – Rev: C Plots 3 – GF – Caroline Male – 15.01.2015 Updated – Artworker name – DATE Hall Living Room Cupd Bedroom 3 Garage AC Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Ensuite Bedroom 1 Ensuite Kitchen/Dining Room AC Cupd Kitchen/Dining Room Bedroom 1 Bathroom 8.18m x 3.15m 26'10" x 10'4" 4.53m x 4.07m 14'10" x 13'4" Hall Living Room Bedroom 2 4.83m x 4.53m 15'10" x 14'10" 3.47m x 3.46m 11'5" x 11'4" Bedroom 3 3.50m x 2.16m 11'6" x 7'1" Living Room Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Loft Hatch PleaseLo Hatnote,ch floor plans and dimensions are taken from architectural drawings and are for guidance only.