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Compton Castle, , BA22 7EG

We have pleasure in providing the sales details for Compton Castle, a unique Grade II* Listed castle in the heart of a diverse in-hand estate with vast sporting potential. The property is set out in fourteen lots with the following guide prices:

Lot 1 Compton Castle, Outbuildings and 192.80 acres £7,500,000 Lot 2 Arable and pasture land (137.44 acres) £1,100,000 Lot 3 Arable with pasture and woodland (772.97 acres) £8,000,000 Lot 4 Arable with pasture and woods (103.65 acres) £1,000,000 Lot 5 Manor Farm Barn and 5.20 acres £175,000 Lot 6 Higher Farm Buildings and 10.05 acres £250,000 Lot 7 Paddock (5.74 acres) £60,000 Lot 8 Nursery Cottage and 2.06 acres £400,000 Lot 9 Nursery Paddock (1.93 acres) £35,000 Lot 10 Old School House £375,000 Lot 11 School House £375,000 Lot 12 Warren Hill Land (37.45 acres) grazing land £300,000 Lots 13 & 14 Semi-detached cottages £325,000 The whole £20,000,000 Viewings are by appointment only. To arrange a viewing or for more information please contact Peter Faulkner on 07785 772107.

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Somerset and Dorset Border

1 2 compton Castle Somerset and Dorset Border

London about 115 miles Sherborne about 7 miles about 6 miles ( Paddington from about 90 minutes) (Distances and times approximate)

England’s most romantic estate A unique Grade II* listed castle in a breath-taking setting at the heart of a diverse in-hand estate with vast sporting potential

5 Principal reception rooms Spacious master bedroom suite 4 bedroom suites 4 further bedrooms and bathroom Stunning gardens and grounds with lake Coach House, estate yard and ancillary estate outbuildings 2 gate lodges 5 cottages Traditional barn for conversion Grain store and dairy unit Pasture, arable and woodland Exceptional sporting potential In all about 1,270.93 acres (514.34 hectares) For sale as a whole or in up to 14 lots

+44 (0)1727 223 900 +44 (0)1935 812 236 +44 (0)20 7861 1440 2nd Floor, 45 Grosvenor Road 15 Cheap Street, Sherborne 55 Baker Street St Albans AL1 3AW Dorset DT9 3PU London W1U 8AN Contact: Peter Faulkner Contact: Luke Pender-Cudlip Contact: Will Matthews [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.bidwells.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Viewing by appointment only 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.

3 4 5 Introduction The Compton Castle Estate is without doubt set in one of the most spectacular locations in England. The Castle itself lies near the centre of the Estate, nestling in its own private valley, overlooking a beautiful heart shaped lake with a wooded bank beyond and surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens and grounds. The setting is exceptionally private; it is impossible to view the Castle from anywhere outside the Estate, other than from the air. As well as two impressive gate lodges guarding the entrance drive, the Estate includes 5 cottages, farm buildings and a traditional barn for conversion. The land extends to about 1,270 acres. The majority is pasture (262 acres) and arable land (820 acres) with about 147 acres of woodland. Much of the woodland was planted in consultation with The Game Conservancy with a view to enhancing the shoot. The contours of the land together with the mixed habitat combine to create exceptional sporting potential for a high quality pheasant and partridge shoot. The sale of the Compton Castle Estate represents a unique opportunity to acquire one of England’s finest and most romantic Estates.

6 Situation The Compton Castle Estate lies in picturesque rolling countryside close to the Somerset/Dorset border. The Estate is set around the pretty villages of Compton Pauncefoot, Blackford and . An extensive range of amenities are available in the historic abbey town of Sherborne which lies about 7 miles to the south or in Castle Cary, about 6 miles to the north. Although set amidst unspoiled countryside, the Estate is easily accessible by road and rail. The A303/M3 lies within close proximity allowing quick and easy access to London. Fast regular train services to London/Waterloo run from Sherborne and stations and services from Castle Cary to London/ Paddington (from about 90 minutes). Heathrow Airport is about 100 miles away and there are international airports at Bournemouth and Bristol. Recreational opportunities in the area are excellent with golf courses at Sherborne and Rushmore, racing at and Taunton (National Hunt) or Salisbury and Bath (flat). There is excellent walking and riding countryside all around and the south coast is within about one hour’s drive, with watersports and sailing at Poole and Weymouth. The area is well known for excellent schooling including the Sherborne Schools, Bryanston, Canford, Milton Abbey and Clayesmore and prep schools at Leweston, Port Regis, Hazlegrove and Sandroyd.

7 8 9 Lot 1: Compton Castle (193.80 acres) Compton Castle is a magnificent Grade II* listed castle, constructed around 1825 for Mr Hussey-Hunt. On his death in 1830, the 1831 advertisement noted that the house whilst ‘of modern creation is in strict accordance with the ancient style of architecture’ and that the setting was ‘so beautiful as really to be an Elysium’. The house remained largely unaltered during the 19th Century and the Husey-Hunt family eventually sold the house in 1911. The next owner, William Peake Mason, later Lord Blackford, had substantial alterations and additions made under the direction of architect Charles Biddulph-Pinchard. The Castle was later owned by the Showering family of Babycham fame until the current owners acquired the estate in 1986. The Castle sits in an elevated position overlooking a spectacular heart shaped lake with adjacent teardrop shaped ponds, allegedly created by a heartbroken former owner whose wife-to-be eloped with a local curate. The Castle is approached via a long carriage drive, winding through wonderful secluded parkland interspersed with mature specimen trees and alongside the magnificent lake leading up to the east elevation of the Castle. The Castle is constructed in gothic style of ham stone ashlar behind castellated parapets and circular turrets. The interiors boast magnificent fireplaces, ornate stone and wood carving, plaster work and fine panelling.

10 11 12 13 14 A wonderful stone porch provides a dramatic entrance into a magnificent full height octagonal reception hall with vaulted ceiling and an impressive staircase leading to the first floor.T he four main reception rooms radiate off this and comprise the linen fold oak panelled drawing room and the large study, both enjoying views down to the lake. Behind are the morning room and dining room with beautiful decorative plasterwork ceilings. To the rear of the house are the domestic offices which comprise; butler’s pantry, kitchen/breakfast room, china cupboard and freezer room, secondary kitchen, laundry room and cloak room. These areas are in need of modernisation and have huge potential for modern family living. Below are extensive cellars with wine racks and storage.

15 16 17 18 A magnificent staircase rises to a galleried landing leading to the Master bedroom, with stunning views over the gardens, adjoining dressing room and ensuite shower room. There are four further principal bedroom suites with an additional four bedrooms and family bathroom. The first floor also boasts the Library and Reading room with wonderful exposed roof timbers.

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Larder Larder 3.95 x 2.30 3.95 x 2.74 Butler's Pantry 13'0'' x 7'7'' 13'0'' x 9'0'' 4.45 x 4.30 4.87 x 3.92 14'7'' x 14'1'' 16'0'' x 12'10''

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Room 8 5.17 x 2.67 Main Store Room 1 17'0'' x 8'9'' Up 8.56 x 3.80 5.18 x 2.87 28'1'' x 12'6'' 17'0'' x 9'5'' Dining Room Main Hall Morning Room 7.10 x 6.86 10.00 x 9.60 7.19 x 6.84 23'4'' x 22'6'' 32'10'' x 31'6'' 23'7'' x 22'5'' Room 7 Room 2 5.12 x 3.38 5.19 x 2.93 16'10'' x 11'1'' 17'0'' x 9'7''

Room 6 Room 5 Room 4 Room 3 5.65 x 3.65 5.65 x 3.65 5.65 x 3.65 5.65 x 3.65 18'6'' x 12'0'' 18'6'' x 12'0'' 18'6'' x 12'0'' 18'6'' x 12'0'' Drawing Room Reception Hall Sitting Room 10.79 x 7.27 5.96 x 4.56 10.79 x 7.27 35'5'' x 23'10'' 19'7'' x 15'0'' 35'5'' x 23'10''

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20 Approximate gross internal floor area Castle: 1720sq.m. or 18514sq.ft. Loggia: 77sq.m. or 829sq.ft. Garden Store: 54sq.m. or 581sq.ft. O ce 7.65 x 4.56 For identification only. Not to scale. 25'2'' x 15'0'' Dn

Reading Room 9.16 x 4.78 Up 30'1'' x 15'8'' Bedroom Bedroom Attic Room 3 Dn 3.83 x 2.74 3.83 x 2.74 7.84 x 6.46 12'7'' x 9'0'' 12'7'' x 9'0'' Library 25'9'' x 21'2'' 7.61 x 5.62 6.45 x 3.50 Bedroom 25'0'' x 18'5'' 21'2'' x 11'6'' 5.78 x 3.61 st 19'0'' x 11'10''

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Master Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom 10.82 x 7.31 6.64 x 4.49 9.99 x 7.31 Vaults/Storage 35'6'' x 24'0'' 21'9'' x 14'9'' 32'10'' x 24'0'' st

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W W Outbuildings To the rear of the Castle is an attractive courtyard surrounded by traditional stone outbuildings. Garage Lying on the northern side is a splendid Grade 10.65 x 5.78 35'0'' x 19'0'' II listed Coach House housing the Estate Office, Stable 7 traditional stables and extensive garaging. 3.55 x 3.30 11'8'' x 10'10'' Garage 8.26 x 3.35 Adjoining the Castle to the south is the boiler 27'2'' x 11'0'' room with the oil tank housed in the courtyard. There are a further range of traditional stone Stable 3.55 x 3.00 buildings comprising 4 bay implement stores, 11'8'' x 9'10'' garaging and 2 bay workshop. There are extensive

heated greenhouses, cold frames, chicken run and Stable 3.55 x 3.00 orchard. 11'8'' x 9'10'' To the north of the lake is a stone built Estate yard with implement store, staff room, kitchen and O ce Up to 3.95 x 2.61 workshop. Clock tower 13'0'' x 8'7'' Gardens and Grounds Stable Boiler The listed gardens and grounds surrounding the 3.55 x 3.40 Room Castle are truly breath-taking and immaculately 11'8'' x 11'2'' Coach House maintained. To the front of the Castle lie formal Stable lawns surmounted by enchanting castellated 3.55 x 3.45 towers. Further lawns sweep down to the heart 11'8'' x 11'4'' shaped lake with its island, boathouse, footbridge

and garden temple. On the eastern side of the Stable 3.55 x 2.60 lake, the land rises up into mature mixed woodland 11'8'' x 8'6'' 5.78 x 4.81 with an abundance of specimen trees, providing a 19'0'' x 15'9'' Stable spectacular outlook and romantic setting for the 3.55 x 2.60 Castle. 11'8'' x 8'6''Store Room Immediately to the south of the Castle is an enchanting sunken garden with central lily pond Coach House surrounded by stone terraces and topiary yew hedging. This is overlooked by a wonderful stone Loggia providing garden storage and an office. Adjacent is a stone garden room. Reception room/General living area/Circulation area At the southern end of the lake are teardrop Work room, i.e. Kitchen/Workshop/Utility shaped ponds and a grotto with magnificent Bedroom/Dressing room waterfalls. Adjacent to one of the ponds is an astro- turf tennis court. Bathroom To the east of the Castle are further lawns Outside space surrounded by flowerbeds and divided by stone Vaults/Storage paths. Steps lead up to a pretty Italian garden with central fountain and stone patio area, covered by a magnificent grapevine.T o the north of the Castle is a beautiful water garden with an informal rockery and circular open summer pavilion. To the north is a helicopter hanger and landing pad Approximate gross internal floor area surrounded by high perimeter fence. Beyond the Coach House: 313sq.m. or 3369sq.ft. S

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W W The Land The rolling countryside surrounding the Castle makes for the exceptionally secluded and private setting it enjoys. To the south is a stunning valley that rises through a large block of mixed mature woodland and has huge sporting potential. In addition are further areas of woodland, pasture and some arable land in a bowl round the castle.

23 24 Sherborne Lodge Lying to the east of the Castle and guarding the main entrance drive is a pretty Grade II listed castellated and turreted gate lodge. The accommodation comprises a kitchen, sitting room, utility room and WC with 2 bedrooms and shower room. Windsor Lodge Sherborne Lodge Situated to the south of the Castle guarding the west drive is an impressive Grade II listed gate lodge, constructed around 1825. At one end is a circular turret and adjacent, an imposing arched gateway. The accommodation comprises a kitchen with adjoining study/breakfast area, sitting room, dining room, WC, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Outside is a large garden laid to lawn.

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25 Lot 2: Hicknoll Land (137.44 acres) A block of arable and pasture land with a central belt of woodland and frontage onto the lane. There are stunning far reaching view from the top of the ridge which also offers great sporting potential.

26 Lot 3: Maperton Farm (772.97 acres) A commercial sized block of mainly arable land interspersed with pasture and woodland laid out by The Game Conservancy which further enhances the sporting potential. A block of gently rolling land which is largely situated around the village of Blackford and stretches to the edge of Maperton and is well serviced by a network of lanes. Situated on the eastern edge of the land is Maperton dairy unit with an extensive range of buildings which previously supported a herd of 150 cows. The grain store and weighbridge are located just to the south of the village of Blackford. In addition there are a further 89 acres of arable and pasture land to the north of the A303.

27 Lot 4: Maperton Land (103.65 acres) Just to the east of the hamlet of Maperton, with road access is a block of arable land with pasture and wooded copse. Lot 5: Manor Farm Barn (5.20 acres) A substantial stone barn (25.5m x 6.6m (83’8’’ x 21’8’’)) with a single storey lean-to on the western elevation. This building has potential for residential conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, and would make a stunning home. Adjacent is a large steel framed covered yard with central silage clamp with lean-to’s on either side. There is a further stone and tiled barn in the North West corner of the yard. There is a 4.5 acre paddock with a stream as its northern boundary. Lot 6: Higher Farm buildings (10.05 acres) To the west of the estate with access of South Cadbury lane is a farm yard with a range of buildings with farm office and store room.T here is an adjacent range of open fronted calf pens and an adjoining 3-bay machinery store. There is a steel farmed Dutch barn with a single bay open fronted lean-to. At the centre of the yard is a large agricultural barn and a further range of four stables. To the rear are paddocks. Lot 7: South Cadbury Paddock (5.74 acres) A useful cultivated field with frontage onto the lane toS outh Cadbury.

Manor Farm Barn Higher Farm Buildings

28 Lot 8: Nursery Cottage (2.06 acres) An attractive stone cottage subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction and currently occupied by a farm manager. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms, bathroom, box room and integral single garage. Part enclosed garden with an area of lawn with border and further to the rear, a range of three garages and large glasshouse used for growing flowers for the Castle. Nursery Cottage Lot 9: Nursery Paddock (1.93 acres) A useful grass paddock situated within the village of Compton Pauncefoot, adjoining Nursery Cottage to the north. Lot 10: Old School House (0.14 acres) A semi-detached stone and tiled cottage adjoining Lot 11, currently subject to a service occupancy. The accommodation comprises; sitting room, kitchen, WC, 3 bedrooms and bathroom with separate WC. There is a garden and concrete yard to the rear with a double garage.

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29 Lot 11: School House (0.20 acre) A pretty semi-detached stone cottage within the village of Compton Pauncefoot, currently let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement. The accommodation comprises; sitting room, kitchen/dining room, reception room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Outside, there is an area of lawn on one side of the house with detached single garage. Lot 12: Warren Hill Land (37.45 acres) An excellent parcel of grazing land traversed by a stream, situated to the north of Compton Pauncefoot with good road frontage. Along the northern boundary is a block of woodland. In all about 15.18 hectares (37.50 acres) Lots 13 and 14: Glenmane and West View Cottages (0.3 acres) Situated on the edge of Maperton are a pair of semi- detached cottages sitting in an elevated position with views over the estate. Both cottages are currently vacant and have a kitchen, living room, WC, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. They both enjoy gardens at the rear and garages.

Cottage tenancy details

Property Tenure Services

windsor Lodge Assured shortold tenancy private water and drainage, mains electricty

sherborne Lodge vacant Private water and drainage, mains electricty

nursery Cottage Assured shortold tenancy Mains water, drainage and electricity

school House Assured shortold tenancy Mains water and electricity, private drainage

old School House occupied by Gardener Mains water and electricity, private drainage

Glenmane vacant Private water and drainage, mains electricty

west View vacant Private water and drainage, mains electricty Glenmane and West View Cottages

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Lot 3 Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 1 - 193.80 acres Lot 2 - 137.44 acres Lot 3 - 772.97 acres Lot 4 - 103.65 acres Lot 5 - 5.20 acres Lot 6 - 10.05 acres Lot 7 - 5.74 acres Lot 8 - 2.06 acres Lot 9 - 1.93 acres Lot 10 - 0.14 acres Lot 11 - 0.20 acres Lot 12 - 37.45 acres Lot 13 - 0.15 acres Lot 14 - 0.15 acres

Date: Drawn By: Scale: Plan Ref: Produced by: N 17:06:15 MM/CW 1:13000 @31 A3 Mapping and GIS Department Knight Frank LLP Title Ramsbury House, 22 High Street Compton Castle Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF W E

(t) 01488 688508 (f) 01488 688505 This Plan is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed, (e) [email protected] nor is it intended to form part of any contract. Where this plan is based on the Ordnance Survey map it is with S the sanction of the controller of H. M. Stationery Office Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. 100021721 32 33 Directions Postcode BA22 7EG General remarks and COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP SCHEME For further details, contact the vendor’s joint agents. From the A303, heading west, take the Compton Pauncefoot and Blackford junction, approximately 3 stipulations miles west of the Wincanton exit. Follow this road down the hill, around the sharp left hand turn and BOUNDARIES proceed straight over the crossroads. About 100 yards after the crossroads you will reach Sherborne TENURE AND POSSESSION Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full Lodge on the right hand side. Proceed through the gates and continue up the drive to the Castle. The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor possession, subject to the Farm Business Tenancy nor the vendor’s joint agents will be responsible for and the farmhouse and cottage occupancies. defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Bristol Chippenham A36 Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries M5 Farming Arrangements A4 or any points on the particulars or plans or the A4 The estate is farmed under the terms of a Farm A38 interpretation of them, the question shall be referred Weston-super A350 Business Tenancy that terminates on 28th to the vendor’s joint agents whose decision acting Mare September 2015. as experts shall be final. A36 METHOD OF SALE PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES A37 The property is to be offered for sale as a whole or in A38 These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are A350 up to 14 lots by Private Treaty. for reference only. They have been checked and M5 computed by the vendor’s joint agents and the A361 EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself Warminster The property is offered for sale subject to and with the as to the description of the property. Any error or benefit of all rights of way either public or private, all A36 A303 mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle Glastonbury A361 easements, wayleaves specifically referred to or not. either party to compensation in respect thereof. Bridgwater A39 A359 Copies of plans showing public rights of way can be

A36 obtained from the vendor’s joint agents. VAT A37 Castle Cary Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive A371 A303 M5 Salisbury LOCAL AUTHORITY of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or COMPTON A350 District Council 01935 462462. a part of it or any right attached to it becomes

CASTLE Templecombe chargeable for the purposes of VAT such tax will be A359 A30 SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS payable by the purchaser. A358 A30 A354 All standing timber and minerals in so far as they are owned are included in the freehold sale. The VIEWINGS A303 Sherborne A357 sporting rights are in hand. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the vendor’s joint agents: A37 SERVICES TO CASTLE Will Matthews, Knight Frank LLP, 55 Baker Street, Private water, mains electricity, private drainage London. Note: For identification purposes only. Not to Scale and oil-fired central heating. Tel: 020 7861 1440. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Peter Faulkner, Bidwells, Kings Langley. All fittings and chattels whether referred to or not, Tel: 01727 223 900. are specifically excluded from the sale, including IMPORTANT NOTICE fitted carpets, light fittings, free standing domestic 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by and electrical items, all garden statuary and word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Knight Frank LLP has any authority ornaments, garden machinery and agricultural to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any machinery. The majority of fittings and furnishings information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). are available by separate negotiation. Further 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and information can be obtained from the vendor’s joint distances given are approximate only. agents. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. The Vendors will use their reasonable endeavours 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. to transfer the Basic Payment Entitlements to the Photographs Dated: August 2014. Particulars Dated: June 2015 Purchaser. The current harvest entitlements are Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55B aker Street, reserved for the Vendor. London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.

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