WHITE HILL FARMHOUSE STOKE WAKE • DORSET A comprehensively refurbished former farmhouse situated in a quiet rural hamlet with outstanding views Blandford Forum 11 miles Shaftesbury 15 miles Situation Gillingham 16 miles White Hill Farmhouse is situated in a hamlet two Dorchester 16 miles miles from Hazelbury Bryan, a delightful Dorset Sherborne 12 miles village with a church, shop, primary school and inn. Sturminster Newton 6 miles Sturminster Newton, Blandford Forum, Sherborne (all distances are approximate) and Shaftesbury have a good range of local amenities and a more comprehensive range of facilities can be • Hall found in the Cathedral city of Salisbury to the • Drawing Room northeast, and the Georgian spa town of Bath to the • Sitting Room north and the seaside resort of Bournemouth to the • Dining Room southeast. There are mainline railway stations at • Study/Bedroom Six both Gillingham and Sherborne offering a direct • Kitchen/Breakfast Room service to London Waterloo. The A303 lies some 23 • Bathroom miles to the north, giving access to the West • Laundry/Utility Room Country and London via the M3, while 12 miles to • Cloakroom the south the A31 leads through the New Forest to • Master Bedroom Southampton, Winchester and the M3. • Four Further Bedrooms • First Floor Bathroom The Property • Double Car Port Dating from the 18th Century and subsequently • Workshop extended, White Hill Farmhouse is an attractive house • Garden Shed with sensibly configured accommodation in a quiet • Gardens and Grounds rural position with lovely views. The property has been • In all about 1.7 acres delightfully refurbished and redecorated by the current owners; there is a new oil tank, new boiler with direct pressure system and new windows and external doors;, insulation, flooring and lighting have been installed in the attic and the septic tank has been upgraded, amongst other improvements. The reception rooms are light and bright; other attributes worthy of mention include the large inglenook fireplace in the dining room, Aga, double-glazing and paddock. There are lovely views towards Bulbarrow Hill. Outside White Hill Farmhouse is approached over a cattle grid along a gravel drive leading to the parking and turning area, flanked by a car port and workshop with power and light. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees along with a small orchard and there is a garden shed with power and light. There is an area of decking accessed from the rear hallway and kitchen, and a paved terrace accessed from the drawing room with a flagstone path leading to another sitting area in front of the front door. The paddock amounts to approximately an acre and is accessed off the drive on the left hand side. Services Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Tenure and possession Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Education The area is renowned for its excellent schools. These include Sturminster Newton, Gillingham and Shaftesbury state schools and independent schools: Bryanston, St. Mary’s Shaftesbury, Leweston, Canford, Downside, Clayesmore, and Sherborne Boys and Girls Schools. Prep Schools include: Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hanford, Knighton House, Clayesmore and Sherborne. Sporting and Recreation Racing is at Wincanton, Salisbury, and Bath; golf at Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Salisbury and Wincanton; rugby at Bath and Gillingham (North Dorset RFC); theatres at Salisbury, Bournemouth and Bath. There is extensive walking, cycling and riding in this unspoilt part of Dorset. Poole and Bournemouth are within an hour’s drive, offering exceptional sailing and water sports at Poole Harbour. Directions (DT11 0HF) Local Authorities Take the A30 from Shaftesbury to East Stour and turn North Dorset District Council: left onto B3092 to Sturminster Newton. Proceed 01258 454111 through the town and over the river turning right Dorset County Council: onto the A357. Continue for about a quarter of a 01305 251000 mile, taking the first left into Glue Hill, signed Fifehead Neville and Hazelbury Bryan. Continue for approximately 4½ miles into Hazelbury Bryan, Council Tax passing through the village and on leaving the hamlet Band D. of Wonston, turn immediately right signed Ansty and Stoke Wake. Continue along the lane, passing the EPC sign on the left to Bulbarrow, and White Hill Current Band E. Farmhouse will be found on the left hand side. Potential Band C From the M27, take the A31 towards Wimborne and continue towards Bere Regis. Follow signs to Viewing Milborne St Andrew and then to Milton Abbas. Turn Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents: left towards Ansty and pass through Higher Ansty on Jackson-Stops & Staff, Shaftesbury. the way to Hazelbury Bryan. 2 miles / 3 km after Telephone: 01747 850858 Higher Ansty, White Hill Farmhouse will be found on the right. Shaftesbury 01747 850858 [email protected] 6 The Commons, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JU jackson-stops.co.uk Approximate Gross Internal Area (Excluding Void) House = 298.4 sq m / 3212 sq ft Outbuilding = 42.4 sq m / 456 sq ft Total = 340.8 sq m / 3668 sq ft Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, however all measurements are approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These 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 guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Ground Floor First Floor.