Built in 1923, the first impression is of a handsome country house surrounded by idyllic countryside with commanding views. The house is built from local stone, brick and render, under a stunning stone tiled roof. Over the last 20 years the house has undergone a sympathetic modernisation, including the addition of the fantastic south-facing conservatory.

The house offers good proportions and charming features throughout including stone mullion windows, Hamstone archways, a stone fireplace with an ornate oak overmantel, carved window seats and an impressive wide oak staircase. The main reception hall creates a wonderful sense of arrival and sets the tone for the rest of the house. It is blessed with an abundance of natural light and enjoys stunning rural views from all aspects.

The ground floor comprises of a reception hall, drawing room, a superb south-facing conservatory, a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, pantry and WC. The indoor swimming pool also has direct access from the main house.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, three further double bedrooms, two family bathrooms and a generous games/playroom. There is also a second staircase at the rear of the house.

Secondary accommodation is provided in the delightful one bedroom annexe, which is connected to the main house, however, it also benefits from its own entrance. It is ideal for additional guests or a dependent relative and consists of a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and storage.

The established gardens and grounds are a delight and are predominantly on the south side the main house. The gardens have been thoughtfully designed providing numerous areas to sit and enjoy the outstanding views.

There are extensive pristine lawns, neat box and beech hedging, richly planted borders, climbing roses, wisteria, a variety of shrubs, specimen trees and charming pond with a barbeque area. In addition, there is excellent terracing adjacent to the main house, ideal for dining and entertaining, as well as a lovely sheltered and covered terrace area leading from the dining room and swimming pool area.

Beyond the gardens, the land is currently a combination of arable land and paddocks. There is a garage, ample storage, 14 loose boxes and tack room (with solar panels).

AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION: Situated on a quiet country lane, the cottage is peaceful and rural. It offers three bedrooms, open sitting/dining room, family bathroom, kitchen, WC and private garden. The cottage is less than ½ mile from the main house.

The main house occupies a private position at the end of an attractive drive with stunning panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. Situated in the pretty hamlet of Langham, this secluded location offers the rare combination of privacy and convenience being just over two miles west from Gillingham.

Langham lies equidistant between the attractive towns of Shaftesbury to the east and the historic Abbey town of Sherborne to the west, both of which offer a wider range of facilities, established independent shops, restaurants, cultural experiences and lifestyle amenities. Gillingham is approximately two miles away and has a variety of shops including a Waitrose supermarket.

North Dorset is renowned for its attractive countryside and there are many excellent opportunities for walking, riding, cycling and other sporting activities in the immediate area. Racing is also at Wincanton, Exeter, Bath and Salisbury. Water sports can be enjoyed along the Dorset coastline to the south at either Weymouth Bay or Poole Harbour.

There are a number of highly regarded independent schools nearby including Port Regis, Sandroyd, Sherborne Prep, Sherborne Boys and Girls schools, Sherborne International College, Leweston, Hazlegrove, Milton Abbey and Bryanston among many others in Dorset, Somerset and West Wiltshire.

Transport links in the area are excellent, with the A303 approximately four miles