5 bedroom detached house

A CLEVERLY DESIGNED RURAL BARN CONVERSION WITH EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AND A LOVELY GARDEN

The rural hamlet of Fifehead St. Quintin provides a lovely setting for this appealing red brick slate roofed barn that was originally converted in the 1980’s. Our clients then acquired it in 2004 refurbishing the property again and cleverly linking the two halves of the barn with an award winning predominantly glass extension which has created additional living space and allows the accommodation to flow smoothly between the main barn and annexe. The accommodation now extends to over 2,800 sq/ft which is divided between the main barn, that has a walk through dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room and comfy sitting room on the ground floor and upstairs four good bedrooms (one of which is currently used as an office) and a family bathroom, and a potential annexe which has a large drawing room, kitchenette, ground floor shower room and a generous 5th bedroom. The annexe potentially has its own private entrance making it ideal for multi generational living, a dependant relative or even a comfortable holiday let. This distinctive period building is not listed and benefits from extensive double glazing which along with modern heating and services make it a comfortable, practical and flexible home in a lovely rural location.

An extremely attractive enclosed garden lies almost entirely in front of the barn which backs onto the lane, so the garden is particularly private. With well stocked colourful borders, it is imaginatively laid out with a series of lawns and terraces so there are lots of different places to sit and enjoy the sun throughout the day. In one corner of the garden there is charming summer house with a wisteria covered pergola and al fresco dining area. At the other end of the garden a shared drive with a private gated entrance opens into a gravel drive with a covered parking area and a discrete area for an oil store and two garden sheds. From here a path leads across the garden to the everyday entrance, and there is a second entrance with ornamental railings and steps leading up from the lane to the front door.

Fifehead St. Quintin is a small rural hamlet located in the heart of the Blackmore Vale about 3 miles south of the popular market town of Sturminster Newton where you will find a supermarket, doctors’ surgery, an impressive theatre/community centre, and located around the old market square, a range of local shops including a delicatessen, electrical store and a couple of pubs. There are village shops close by in Okeford Fitzpaine and Hazelbury Bryan where there is also a primary school, and for a wider range of services and larger shops Fifehead St Quintin is roughly mid way between Blandford Forum and Sherborne. The nearest railway station is about 10 miles north in Gillingham, and the A350 via Shaftesbury takes you up to the A303/M3 for the drive to London. The lovely countryside around the hamlet provides lots of opportunity for leisure and recreation, there are several golf courses and sports clubs nearby, and a wide variety of arts and cultural events take place locally throughout the year. This part of Dorset has also become well known for its wide selection of schools, and as well as a local primary school, secondary schools are in Sturminster Newton and Blandford, and independent schools nearby include Bryanston, Sherborne, Clayesmore, Lewiston and Milton Abbey, as well as Port Regis, Sandroyd and Hanford prep schools.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil fired heating.
Broadband and Mobile: Excellent broadband (full fibre available). Limited mobile coverage.
Covenants and Easements: The Land Registry Official Copy of the title suggests convenants and easements affect this property. Please seek specific advice from a solicitor.
Flooding: The property is on the edge of a Flood Risk Zone 3. There was an incident of flooding in 2021. Remedial work to the water course has been carried out, and for more information ask the agent or check .

EPC: Band E (potentially Band D)
Local Authorities: Dorset Council.[use Contact Agent Button] / Council Tax: Band F. Charge for the year 2024/25 £3,453.49