Grade II listed and dating from the 17th century, Lower Farm is a handsome stone and flint farmhouse under a tiled roof, and is in need of updating. Lower Farm has many attributes typical of the period with extensive plank and muntin panelling, beamed ceilings, window seats and fine stone flooring. In recent years the front hall has been added to connect the utility/boot room with the main house which has significantly enhanced the layout of the building. Until the 1980’s there were two bedrooms on the second floor which could be re-instated with scope to create an additional bathroom (subject to necessary consents) and further storage space; this would substantially increase the accommodation

The property is approached off the lane up a gated tarmac drive which also leads to the outbuildings including the garage, workshop and barn. The majority of the garden lies to the front and side of the house. There is a delightful terrace adjoining the rear hall with an area of formal gardens lined by box parterre, and a number of mature trees including yew, beech, hawthorn and chestnut all of which provide a delightful backdrop to the property. The orchard of apple, pear and plum trees sits behind the barn. Adjoining the garden there is a separate post and rail enclosed paddock, a large vegetable plot with poly tunnel and gates leading to the 5.5-acre field which has a water trough and vehicular access via a field gate onto the lane. In total the gardens and land extend to about 6.5 acres.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

SERVICES : Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

TENURE: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Dorset Council

COUNCIL TAX: Band G

EPC RATING: Exempt

Situated in the Cranborne Chase in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Minchington is a traditional Dorset hamlet principally made up of period buildings, many of which are thatched. Nearby is the village of Farnham, with the highly regarded Museum Inn, built by Augustus Pitt-Rivers to house his collections. The Georgian market town of Blandford is within 8 miles and offers facilities for most everyday needs including shops, restaurants, banks, health centre, library, hospital and schools. Tisbury has a mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo, as has the Cathedral city of Salisbury which has more extensive facilities. The A303 is approximately 19 miles to the north while Bournemouth Airport is within 19 miles; Poole and the Jurassic coast are within an hours’ drive.