Charming Victorian Former Farmhouse in a delightful countryside location.

Description

A classic red brick Victorian farmhouse with a slate tiled roof, North Allenford Farmhouse was originally two cottages and dates from 1893, as evidenced by the stone plaque set into the front elevation of the house.

It benefits from generous sized rooms, high ceilings and faces south-west, with striking views across countryside towards Tidpit Down. Entrance is into a hall, with a quarry tiled floor. The dual-aspect sitting room faces south-west and has a working fireplace with a brick surround. The adjacent dining room has a working Victorian fireplace. A boot room, with quarry tiled floor, leads through to the triple-aspect kitchen/breakfast room, which has a back door onto the drive and a stable door onto a west-facing terrace. A pretty bay window, with a window-seat, looks out over the garden. A range of oak-fronted cupboards sit either side of a two-oven Aga and integrated appliances include an electric hob and dishwasher.

Upstairs is a dual-aspect principal bedroom, with wonderful rural views and an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, both with their original Victorian fireplaces, and a single bedroom. The family bathroom has a cast iron, claw-foot, free-standing bath, a separate shower and a built-in linen cupboard. A staircase to the attic floor leads to a large playroom and a study.

The property is approached over a gravel driveway, with parking for several cars. The drive sweeps round to the rear of the house, in front of the brick outbuildings and single garage, with storage above. The outbuildings house the original bread-oven and a Belfast sink. They are plumbed for a washing machine. The walled gardens are predominantly laid to lawn. A copse of mature beech trees and a paddock, with a field-shelter, lie to the east and north of the house.

Location

The sought-after village of Martin sits within a Conservation Area, on the edge of the renowned Cranborne Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a particularly peaceful location, surrounded by exceptional countryside and farmland, in addition to Tidpit Down and Martin Down, which is a National Nature Reserve.

Martin has a community shop in the village hall, operated in connection with Future Farms, which is run by volunteers and specialises in stocking local produce.

The village also has a church and a social club. The neighbouring village of Rockbourne has a primary school and pub, as does Damerham. The small town of Fordingbridge, about 6 miles east, has a good range of everyday amenities, including two small supermarkets, independent shops, chemists, pubs, cafés, hairdressers, a book shop, Forres Sandle Manor Prep School and Burgate Secondary School.

The beautiful Cathedral city of Salisbury offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities. Trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately 90 minutes. Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at Rushmore Park and South Wilts Golf Club. This area is renowned for its fishing on the River Avon, Test and outlying chalk streams.

The A303 provides access to the south west and London, via the M3.

There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Forres Sandle Manor, Canford, Clayesmore, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.

Square Footage: 2,914 sq ft


Acreage: 1.8 Acres

Directions

Directions : SP6 3JP

From Salisbury, take the A354 towards Blandford. About 6 miles on from Coombe Bissett, soon after joining the stretch of dual-carriageway, turn left towards Martin. Proceed through the village and out at the far end. Continue on this road, over Tidpit cross-roads, and North Allenford Farmhouse will be found on the left-hand side, after approximately half a mile.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Additional Info

Services : Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. BT broadband. Full fibre Wessex Internet broadband connection in next 3 years.

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Viewing : Strictly by appointment with Savills