A unique opportunity to acquire a substantial, 4,500sqft, property with annexe potential and scope to further improve. Located in the highly sought-after Cranborne Chase.

The Long House is a superb property of brick and flint construction located on the village edge boasting spacious accommodation, front and rear gardens, garage, and parking. Laid out over two floors, all rooms are substantial in size, with the ground floor comprising: entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, rear hall with stairs and doors to a kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom and rear entrance. From the dining room is access to a second, larger kitchen/dining room, also providing access to the rear garden as well as to a store, and “the east wing” which comprises a study with cloakroom, a separate entrance, bedroom, large bathroom and storage. This could easily become a self-contained, one bedroom annexe. The garage/workshop is connected to the property and is currently accessed via the rear garden, courtyard or driveway. The sweeping staircase leads to a large bright landing from where are five double bedrooms and two beautiful bathrooms of good proportions.

SITUATION
Pimperne is a small village situated in the Cranborne Chase AONB, north east of the Georgian town of Blandford. The village is blessed with a great community spirit with a thriving primary school, a well attended church and numerous clubs and associations within the village. There is also a very active Sports Society, including a village cricket team and football squad, and a well used sports field. There are two well regarded pubs within the village. Communications are good with the A354 running from Salisbury to Weymouth allowing for bus services to both destinations and the A350 (2 miles) leading north to the A303 and M3. Blandford offers all every day amenities whilst Salisbury and Bournemouth offer more in the way of retail outlets. The area is well know for the choice of good state and private primary and secondary schools. Leisure activities are well catered for will leisure centres, running clubs, football, rugby and golf clubs in the area.

OUTSIDE
The property is set back from the main road with an area of parking and garden with a fabulous willow tree on the hedge boundary. A side access provides a further area of parking and access to the garage. The rear gardens are set on two levels, primarily with the lower level being laid with paving and the higher terrace to lawn. The gardens stretch the width of the house with hedge and fence boundaries. The clients have given consideration to the impact of the adjacent development with high boundary fences.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band F
EPC: E

AGENTS NOTE: There is planning permission to build five, two bedroom dwellings on land behind the property NOT included in the sale. Please contact Woolley & Wallis to discuss.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. An Oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water.

DIRECTIONS
From Shaftesbury travel south on the A350. On arriving at Blandford continue straight at the first roundabout then take the first exit at the second roundabout. On arriving at Pimperne, turn first right onto Yarde Lane and the property is the first on the left.