3 bedroom bungalow

Charming rural small holding with 10 acres, stable block and barn in glorious setting.

Description

Williford Farm is a spacious detached bungalow situated in a glorious rural location a mile or so from the centre of Hermitage village. The property is likely to have been built in the mid to late 20th century and is of brick with a tiled roof. The accommodation is well presented and with a practical layout and from all the rooms are delightful views of the charming gardens. On the South Western elevation is a conservatory and beyond that the dining room with a lovely outlook over the farm and countryside beyond. The sitting room has a small log burning working stove set in a traditional chimney breast, there is a spacious family kitchen with an Everhot range cooker and double doors open into the dining room and access to a utility room. On the roof is a bank of Solar panels subject to the feed in tariff (details available on request).

Williford Farm is approached from Williford Lane which runs into a private drive leading to just one other property. A wooden gate gives access to an ‘in and out’ driveway where there is parking for several cars and access to a timber single garage. The gardens at Williford are delightful and the property sits nicely within the centre of them. Predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature hedging the garden has some nice mature trees including a small orchard, and the nearby wood provides a wonderful backdrop. To the east of the house is the Polytunnel and fruit cage and pathway leading through a wildlife garden with primroses and daffodils in abundance bounded by a ditch and stream. To the North of the house is the impressive stable block and yard, with brick and rendered elevations under a tiled roof and providing stabling, storage, tack room and office. To the West of the house a post and rail fence provides a boundary to the farm which is level and in 5 or six fenced enclosures with access to water. There are several timber sheds on the land and a superb steel framed barn (23..06m x 12.14m) with separate access and potential for residential conversion subject to the necessary consents.

Location

Hermitage is a small peaceful village conveniently situated in wonderful countryside betwixt the Country town of Dorchester to the South and the Abbey town of Sherborne to the North both of which have an excellent range of shops, schools, restaurants and main line railway stations to London Waterloo.

The breath taking Dorset coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is just 15 miles. West Dorset is a beautiful area well known for its sporting and leisure pursuits.

Hermitage is surrounded by wonderful walking and bridleways. There is golf at Dorchester Came Down, Yeovil, Folke and Sherborne golf clubs, horse racing at Bath, Wincanton, Salisbury and Taunton. Sailing and watersports along the Dorset coast, Weymouth, Poole and Lyme Regis.

This area is particularly well served with independent schooling including Bryanston, Canford, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Leweston and the Sherborne Schools. State schooling in Dorchester and Sherborne.

Square Footage: 1,587 sq ft


Acreage: 10 Acres

Directions

From the south take the A352 and turn left to Hermitage approximately 1 mile North of Middlemarsh. Proceed for about 2 miles into the village and turn left into Gunville Lane just before the red post box. Continue along Gunville Lane for about 500 yds and into Williford Lane where there is a sign saying private road. Continue for 250 yards or so and Williford Farm is on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band E