4 bedroom house

An attractive traditional farmhouse which has undergone a program of internal improvements and refurbishments by the current owners over the past 10 years. The period house is constructed of rendered stone and brick elevations under a tiled roof and benefits from Georgian style double glazing throughout. Internally, the house boasts a variety of period features including exposed beams in many rooms and an amazing 4 period fireplaces, 3 of which have exposed stonework, and 2 have inset wood-burners whilst the breakfast room fireplace houses an Aga. The kitchen is fitted out with modern cupboards and integral appliances. The 20ft long sitting room is a feature room enjoying a dual aspect and outside door. The 2 bathrooms and shower room have been recently fitted out with new suites including Mira showers. Two staircases serve the first floor which has 3 double bedrooms and a single. The house is particularly practical with a large boot room from the patio and well-equipped utility room. In front of the house is a large lawned garden with herbaceous and tree borders and a pond. From the rear door a covered walkway opens out to a fine resin-bound gravelled patio with interesting ornate compass fitted flush with the surface.

The Annexe
In 2018 two traditional brick garages were thoughtfully converted into a vault ceilinged 2 bedroomed annexe. Pitched on the roof ridge is a distinctive clock tower. Full height glazed French doors and a roof Velux window provide plenty of natural light creating a spacious living area with 2 ensuite bedrooms. The Annexe is perfect accommodation for a groom or farm worker and has the potential to provide a useful extra income stream as an attractive holiday let.

Stable Yard

An impressive brick under tiled and fibre cement roof stable block converted from farm buildings in 2004 by the then owner, breeder and renowned author and illustrator, Babette Cole. The block comprises ten 18ft x 12ft loose boxes, all with Monarch doors, tack room, kitchen, WC and store room. (no. 2 on block plan).

Farm Buildings

A range of modern construction buildings currently used for equestrian and livestock purposes and equally suited to many alternative uses subject to consents. The farm buildings extend to over 15,000sq.ft (1,400 sq.m). (Numbers) refer to block plan and comprise:

1) General Purpose Building (80ft x 48ft) – a large steel portal frame livestock barn with pens, halogen flood lighting and water troughs. Previously an indoor sand arena.
2) Fodder Barn (60ft x 45ft) – steel frame with sleeper walls.
3) Workshop (45ft x 20ft)
4) Barn (45ft x 30ft) – 3-bay steel frame barn suitable for livestock housing or equipment storage
5) Pole Barn (60ft x 15ft) –timber frame barn with monopitch roof.
Manure store with concrete base and walls.
6) Stable Barn (45ft x 30ft) – steel portal frame building housing 4 x Monarch stables.
7) Outdoor Arena 40m x 20m (120ft x 60ft) – sand and shredded carpet surface enclosed in post and rail fencing.

The Land

Level pastureland surrounds the farmstead which is conveniently arranged in 9 paddocks and fields including a small orchard.
The land is enclosed by a mix of mature hedgerow and post and rail fenced boundaries and The Cam stream runs through the farm. At the northern end is the enchanting Dunn's Copse, a traditional mature oak parkland area well worth a walk to explore.

The A further 9.63 acres of pastureland at Dogbury Hill, Lyons Gate approx. 5 minutes south is available separately. Further details available from the agents.property extends in total to 28.17 acres (11.40 hectares).

Osmond Farm is situated in the glorious open countryside of the Blackmore Vale betwixt the peaceful parish of Holnest and Hermitage village. The highly desirable town of Sherborne is only 5 miles distant, renowned for its Abbey, boutique high street shops, two castles and schooling. Further afield, offering a complete range of retail, recreational and commercial facilities, are Yeovil and Dorchester. The A352 and A30 provide good road links and Sherborne has a mainline rail station. The area is renowned for its schooling with the Sherborne, Leweston, Hazelgrove, Bruton and Millfield private schools all quite close as well as the highly regarded Gryphon Secondary School in Sherborne. The property has a good network of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes on the doorstep to enjoy walking, cycling and riding. None cross the property itself.