The Old Grainstore

Lower Farm • Plush • Dorchester • • DT2 7RQ The Old Grainstore Lower Farm • Plush • Dorchester • Dorset • DT2 7RQ

An exceptional barn conversion with stunning views over the unspoilt surrounding countryside in this highly sought after village

Accommodation Ground Floor Galleried entrance hall • Large kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Cloakroom • Study • Sitting room • Dining room • P/P for car port First Floor Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room • Four further double bedrooms • Family bathroom Outside Private drive with ample parking • In all about 1 acre

Piddletrenthide 1 mile • Dorchester 9 miles • 11 miles • The coast at Ringstead 13 miles (all distances approximate).

Greenslade Taylor Hunt SaviIls Wimborne 45 High West Street Wessex House, Wimborne Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UT Dorset, BH21 1PB [email protected] [email protected] 01305 268786 01202 856800

Situation Waterloo. The village is within easy access of the attractive and walking in the magnificent surrounding countryside and For anyone wishing to live amongst some of the most beautiful Abbey town of Sherborne to the north and the coastal resort of sailing and water sports along the coast which is now recognised countryside in the South West, immortalised by Thomas Hardy, Weymouth to the south, giving access to the Jurassic coast, a as a World Heritage site. it would be hard to beat this area in Dorset. Plush is a small designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. peaceful village in a justifiably designated Area of Outstanding Description Natural Beauty about a mile east of the sought after Piddle Valley. The area is well served for both state and private schools. In The Old Grainstore is a stunning, modern conversion offering The village has an active community with the popular Brace of the nearby Piddletrenthide is the Piddle Valley First School, other contemporary accommodation in excess of 3,700 sq ft and set Pheasants public house and a thriving cricket club at its heart. state schools include the Middle School and Thomas Hardy within about one acre of garden in the much sought after village The larger village of Piddletrenthide is just one mile, where there School in Dorchester and in Sherborne. of Plush in the Piddle Valley. Formerly a grainstore on a working is a sustainable village shop, a hair salon, the parish church of All Public schools include for Boys, Sherborne farmyard, this low energy home offers functional modern space Saints, two public houses and the highly regarded Piddle Valley School for Girls, St Antony’s Leweston, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, and eco-living in an elevated position and offering uninterrupted First School, lauded in a Tatler Magazine and designated as Bryanston, Canford, Milton Abbey and . south easterly views over its own land and the dramatic, steeply ‘outstanding’ in every way by OFSTED. Preparatory schooling at Sunninghill School, Perrott Hill, Port rising hillside beyond which forms part of this wonderful rural Regis, Sandroyd and Sherborne Preparatory School. valley. The property is timber clad under a slate roof and About 9 miles away lies the County town of Dorchester where The area is renowned for its sporting and leisure pursuits which has been finished to the highest of standards. The property there is an excellent range of shops, schools and restaurants as include golf at Dorchester Came Down and Sherborne golf clubs, was designed to interact seamlessly with its surroundings and well as the county hospital and mainline railway station to London racing at Wincanton, Taunton, Salisbury, Bath and Exeter, riding there are large glass panelled, tri-folding doors and windows throughout allowing the building to be filled with natural light. The generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room has oak flooring, cream units with integrated white goods, a breakfast island, Smeg range oven and double ceramic sink. To the rear of the property is a useful utility room with plumbing for washing machine. There is a study which could also be considered as a ground floor bedroom. The sitting room is particularly impressive and continues the neutral theme with oatmeal carpet and white washed walls. It is triple aspect with views towards the meadow and hills and there is also the addition of a wood burner. A dining room is also located towards the front of the property with tri-folding doors leading to the front terrace. From the hallway stairs lead to a good size landing. On the easterly side of the property is the master bedroom with Juliet balcony, attached dressing room and bathroom. On the westerly side of the property is the large guest bedroom with linked en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms and a good size family bathroom. Outside The property is accessed via a five bar gate onto a gentle, sloping driveway which leads down to a gravelled parking area where is a planning permission for a car port. To the rear of the property is a generous size garden which has been laid to lawn with a wild flower meadow. A high hedgerow allows for additional privacy in an already established secure and secluded spot. To the front of the property is a slate terrace with steps leading down to a paddock set against the back drop of rolling hills and uninterrupted views of the Dorset countryside. Accommodation Please see floor plans. Directions (DT2 7RQ) From Dorchester, head north of the B3143 towards Piddletrenthide. Upon entering the village go past the Piddle Inn and take the second turning on the right hand side, a slip road, signposted Plush and The Brace of Pheasants public house. Continue for about one mile passing the cricket pitch on the right hand side. Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order. Local Authority West Dorset District Council, South Walk House, South Walks, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ. Telephone 01305 251 010. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills and Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Agent’s Note A member of Savills staff has an interest in this house. Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any off er 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 guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.180608SB