Stoke Wake House Stoke Wake, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0HE Stoke Wake House Stoke Wake, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0HE

An imposing beautifully presented family home built to the highest standards in a rural location enjoying spectacular views over open Dorset countryside. In all about 3.6 acres.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR Cinema – Games/Gun Room – Gym Office – Boiler Room

GROUND FLOOR Dining Hall – Drawing Room – Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility Room – Cloakroom – Bedroom 1 with en suite

FIRST FLOOR 4 Bedrooms all en suite – Sitting Room

In all about 3.6 acres (1.5 hectares)

Hazelbury Bryan (2 miles), Sturminster Newton (7 miles), Blandford (10 miles), Sherborne (12 miles) with mainline train station to London Waterloo (2.25 hours). (Distances and time approximate)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. The Property Stoke Wake House is an inspired design providing very light, spacious accommodation with a high specification build using the very best fixtures and fittings. Set in about 5 acres in an elevated position the views over the Blackmore Vale are inspiring. The accommodation flows over three floors and measures over 6,000sq.ft. It includes a stunning kitchen/ breakfast room, spacious entrance hall, large sitting room with integral log store, ground floor bedroom with ensuite, good utility room and cloakroom. The first floor provides four bedrooms, two of an exceptional size, all with ensuites and an ingeniously positioned sitting room chosen to take full advantage of the views over the Dorset countryside. The basement has been designed with great vision providing a gym, cinema, games room and office. A large boiler room provides ideal storage space.

Gardens and Grounds Stoke Wake House is approached through electric wooden gates to a gravelled parking and turning area. The gardens, of approximately 1 acre, are laid to lawn with a wonderful south facing terrace enjoying uninterrupted views over the Blackmore Vale. The paddocks, about 2.57 acres, surround the house and are well fenced with water trough in one paddock. A purchaser could buy one paddock if all the land is not required.

Situation Stoke Wake is a hamlet situated in the heart of Dorset surrounded by some of the finest countryside in the County. It is situated approximately 2 miles from the village of Hazelbury Bryan and 6 miles from Blandford Forum. It is also within easy access of the County Town of Dorchester and the Abbey town of Sherborne, both of which have main line railway stations to London Waterloo. Education The area is well known for its educational facilities both state and private. There is an excellent primary school Hazelbury Bryan and private schools include Hanford, Port Regis, Knighton House, Sandroyd, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Leweston, Millfield, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, Bryanston, Clayesmore and Milton Abbey, to name but a few.

Sporting and Recreation Racing at Salisbury, Bath and Wincanton, golf at Rushmore and Blandford Forum; theatres at Salisbury, Bournemouth and Bath. Walking, cycling and riding in this unspoilt part of Dorset. Water sports on the south coast. Golf at Remedy Oak (Championship course).

Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating system.

Local Authority North Dorset District Council Tel: 012548 454111 Council Tax Band: H

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Directions From Sturminster Newton head to Hazelbury Bryan and continue through Wonston turning right towards Ansty and Stoke Wake. Pass through Park Gate and at the fork in the road bear left and Stoke Wake House will be found on the left hand side. Approximate Gross Internal Area: 566.9 sq m / 6102 sq ft (Excludes restricted head height)

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Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2013. REF: 519453

Important notice 01258 473766 01935 812236 Symonds & Sampson, Knight Frank LLP and their client give notice that: Symonds & Sampson LLP Knight Frank LLP 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These Agriculture House, 15 Cheap Street, particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Market Place, Sturminster Newton Sherborne, Dorset 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only DT10 1DU DT9 3PU and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds and Sampson have not tested any services, equipment or [email protected] [email protected] facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.