Manor Farmhouse

KINGTON MAGNA • DORSET MANOR FARMHOUSE KINGTON MAGNA • DORSET • SP5 5EG Gillingham 3 miles (London Waterloo 1hr 56 minutes) • Sherborne 8 miles • Shaftesbury 8 miles • A303 4.5 miles (All mileages and times are approximate) An important country house of 17th century orgins which has been meticulously restored with outstanding views over the Blackmore Vale Hall • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Library • Sun Room Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Sitting Room • Laundry Room • Boot Room • WC 5 Bedrooms • 5 Bathrooms • Box Room 2 Bedroom Cottage Large stone Barn comprising: Party / Games Room, Gym, Bike Room, WC, Utility Room Garaging for 3 cars • Garden Outbuildings including Workshop & Stores Beautiful formal gardens • Swimming Pool • Tennis Court Paddock and Pond

In all about 8.26 acres

SAVILLS SALISBURY SAVILLS COUNTRY DEPARTMENT Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street 33 Margaret Street Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2BP London W1G 0JD 01722 426 880 020 7016 3780 Contact: Charlie Stone Contact: Camilla Elwell [email protected] [email protected] savills.co.uk

SITUATION additions. It is constructed of stone Manor Farmhouse lies on the and painted brick under a tiled roof northern edge of the pretty village of and is Grade II listed as of Historical Kington Magna with unrivalled views or Architectural Importance. It sits in a over Dorset’s renowned Blackmore prominent position and benefits from Vale. Kington Magna is a small and light and spacious accommodation, picturesque village which lies some with the majority of the reception 8 miles equidistant between the rooms offering impressive views over attractive towns of Shaftesbury to the the gardens and the Blackmore Vale east and the Abbey town of Sherborne beyond. Manor Farmhouse is full to the west, both of which provide a of character and the current owners large range of facilities. The popular have restored the whole property to Stapleton Arms is in nearby Buckhorn an exceptional standard bringing Weston. Gillingham is approximately everything that was required up to date, 3 miles away and has a variety of shops both internally and externally. The including Waitrose and a station with house includes many period features, direct trains to London Waterloo these comprise; flagstone floors, open (approx. 1hr 56 minutes) or Exeter fireplaces with ornate stone and wood to the west. The A303 can be joined surrounds, pretty cornicing and fitted to the north about 4.5 miles away. shelving. The sun room is of particular Independent schools in the area include note, accessed via the drawing room it is Port Regis, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, very spacious and has sensational south Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne westerly views over the gardens and the School for Boys, Hanford, Knighton Blackmore Vale for miles. The family House, Clayesmore and Bryanston. kitchen and breakfast room offers Sporting facilities in the area include great space and is ideal for modern golf at Sherborne and Wincanton, family living. Leading off from the hall horse racing also at Wincanton, Exeter, the kitchen benefits from excellent Bath and Salisbury and water sports can southerly views, a four oven AGA set be enjoyed along the Dorset coastline within an inglenook, cupboards and to the south at either Weymouth Bay a central island of painted wood with or Poole Harbour. Hunting is with granite work tops. Beyond the kitchen the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale, is a useful sitting / playroom. The stairs Portman and South & West Wilts. rise up from the hall to the first and second floors were there is the generous DESCRIPTION master bedroom suite with a dressing room and large bathroom. There are An electric five bar gate opens to a a further four bedrooms and four large gravel drive in front of the house bathrooms. flanked by the garaging on one side and the cottage and barn on the other. Manor Farmhouse is a handsome ACCOMMODATION country house dating from the mid Please refer to the floorplans for room 17th Century with attractive later dimensions and layout.

MANOR FARMHOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House: 5813 Sq Ft - 540 Sq M Barn & Cottage: 3235 Sq Ft - 300 Sq M (Including Garage) Garage: 632 Sq Ft - 59 Sq M

For identification only. Not to scale.

First Floor Second Floor

Ground Floor Main House Cottage Barn Garage

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First Floor

Ground Floor GARDENS AND GROUNDS The gardens lie predominantly to the south, west and east of the house and are mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with well stocked herbaceous borders and neatly clipped hedging. There has been extensive planting over the years of ornamental shrubs and trees to further enhance the setting for the house. To the west of the gardens is the paddock and the pond. To the east of the house and discretely hidden from view is the tennis court and superb swimming pool, and beyond are raised vegetable beds. On the southern side, adjoining the kitchen, is an extended paved terrace, where outdoor dining can be enjoyed in the warmer months whilst taking in the views. OUTBUILDINGS Situated to the north of the house are the outbuildings associated with Manor Farmhouse, forming a U-shape around a large gravel drive with ample space for parking cars. On the western side is garaging for three cars. To the east is the large stone barn which comprises the games/ party room, gym, bike room, WC, utility and garden / implement stores.

BARN COTTAGE This forms the northern end of the large stone barn and includes a kitchen and sitting room downstairs and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.

MANOR FARMHOUSE

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS SERVICES RIGHTS OF WAY, FOOTPATHS Mains water and electricity. Private AND EASEMENTS drainage. Oil-fired central heating and The property is offered subject to and signposted to Bruton and Shaftesbury. AGA. with the benefit of all rights of way, After about ½ mile turn right at the POSTCODE both public and private, all way leaves, signpost for Cucklington where there easements and other rights whether or not SP8 5EG is also an “unsuitable for HGVs” sign. specifically referred to in the brochure. After a further 3.5 miles turn right into COUNCIL TAX Church Hill, also signed for Kington FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Manor Farmhouse - Band G Magna. After a short distance turn left Those items mentioned in the particulars Barn Cottage - Band D after the sign for “Kington Magna” into and the carpets are included in the sale. the entrance for Manor Farmhouse, if LOCAL AUTHORITY All other items such as curtains, light you pass the Church you have gone too North Dorset District Council fittings and garden statuary are excluded far. Tel: 01258 454 111 from the sale, although some items may be available by separate negotiation. VIEWING PLANNING Strictly by appointment with Savills Manor Farmhouse is listed Grade II as of DIRECTIONS Salisbury or Savills Country Department. Architectural or Historic Importance. From London take the M3 west and then onto the A303 at junction 8. Continue TENURE to the A303 bypassing Andover, Freehold with vacant possession upon Amesbury and Mere. After passing completion. Mere leave the A303 onto the B3081

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 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 regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 3. The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function, and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements. Details prepared: September 2018. Photographs taken: 2018. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. savills.co.uk