Higher Barton Alton Pancras, Dorset DT2 A fine and beautifully presented family house, blending historic cottage conversions and a modern extension, together with coach house and large garden. Situation In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Higher Barton has a private setting in the small, rural village of Alton Pancras. The house and gardens back onto unspoilt countryside with immediate access to wonderful walks to the famous Giant at Cerne Abbas, the Summer Music Festival at Plush and the Hardy Way. Alton Pancras is in the midst of the Piddle Valley with local amenities in Buckland Newton (1.6 miles) and Piddletrenthide (1.9 miles) which both have pubs, shop and primary school. Shops, medical, dental, veterinary and railway services are available in the historic towns of Dorchester (9.7 miles) and Sherborne (12.5 miles). The local area offers a wide choice of schools, both from the independent and state sectors. Nearby independent schools include Bryanston, Milton Abbey, Leweston, the Sherborne schools and Canford. The neighbouring Piddle Valley and Cerne Abbas primary schools are both OFSTED rated 1 (Outstanding) as is Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester for secondary education. There is a rail service from Sherborne to Waterloo taking about 2 hours and 10 minutes. The Olympic Sailing Centre at Portland (21 miles) and the Jurassic Coast are within easy reach. Buckland Newton 1.6 miles, Piddletrenthide 1.9 miles, Cerne Abbas 4.8 miles, Dorchester 9.7 miles, Sherborne 12.5 miles (Waterloo 2 hours 10 minutes), Yeovil 17 miles, Bridport 22 miles, Bournemouth Airport 32.3 miles. (Distances and time approximate) Higher Barton Dating back to about 1830 but possibly older, Higher Barton was originally a pair of cottages that were then combined to form a single family home. It was bought by the current owners ten years ago and since then has been extensively refurbished and enlarged with the addition of a stunning kitchen/breakfast room well-lit by natural light that streams through contemporary glass doors and rooflights with views and access to the gardens. The combined cottages have retained many attractive architectural features including large inglenook fireplaces in each of the reception rooms and exposed ceiling and roof timbers. The refurbishments have included the creation of an elegant family bathroom and renewal of the en suite shower room to the principal bedroom. Also installed are a new large porch and contemporary oak staircase with engineered oak flooring through to the dining room. The dining and sitting rooms lie either side of the entrance hall and both have access to the large conservatory which extends along about half of the house and opens out to a large level lawn and terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room has a tiled floor and windows on two sides including bi-fold doors that can be folded back to open up the house in fine weather. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units including a large central island, granite work surfaces, larder cupboard and an electric range cooker. Beyond the kitchen are the modern boot room, laundry room and cloakroom. On the first floor landing are the principal bedroom which has an en suite shower room and windows on three sides (one incorporating a window seat) with lovely outlooks over the garden, three further bedrooms and the family bathroom. In the roof space are a further attic bedroom and a large room 5 2 2 with exposed roof timbers ideal as a home office or games room. The house has been recently been re-roofed and redecorated inside and out. 0.75 acre Coach House, Garden & Grounds Higher Barton sits with one gable end facing the Piddle River (a small steam at this point) and village lane. Surrounded on its other three sides by mature gardens and grounds that afford a high degree of privacy. The area immediately around the house is level and rises gradually behind to a mixed stand of mature broadleaf trees with open countryside beyond. Immediately in front of the cottage is a gravel parking and turning area with ample room for several cars. To one side is the coach house which has not been refurbished and incorporates a large single garage, stable (garden store) with cobbled floor and a feed store (potting room) combined with a lean-to greenhouse. Planning permission for conversion to a pair of two-storey cottages was issued in 2005 but not enacted (plans available). The formal garden adjacent to the house comprises a level lawn fringed by a pond and shrub borders with paved terracing extending out on two sides of the house. A flight of steps leads up to a further area of lawn that slopes gradually upwards. On one side is a charming Victorian flint-walled kitchen garden with fruit cage and on the other is a further length of rose-clad walling behind which is an area of wilderness/woodland. In all the garden and grounds extend to about 0.75 acre (0.3 hectare). Services Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Tenure Freehold Local Authority & Council Tax Band Dorset Council www.dorsetforyou.com Tax Band: G Directions (Postcode DT2 7RT) Travel south from Buckland Newton on the B3143 towards Piddletrenthide. From the crossroads on the edge of Buckland Newton travel 1.5 miles to Alton Pancras. Carry on into the village for about 0.25 mile and the entrance to the property will be found on the left, opposite a white-painted thatched cottage facing onto a small side road leading up to the rectory. Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 362 sq m / 3,895 sq ft Bedroom Outbuildings/Barns: 108 sq m / 1,162 sq ft Bathroom Total: 470 sq m / 5,057 sq ft This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a Kitchen/Utility statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on Storage the last page of the text of the Particulars. Second Floor Terrace Recreation First Floor Outbuildings/Barns Not shown in actual location/orientation Ground Floor Knight Frank I would be delighted to tell you more. 15 Cheap Street Sherborne, DT9 3PU Luke Pender-Cudlip knightfrank.co.uk 01935 810062 [email protected] Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice: 1. 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