4 bedroom equestrian property for sale

A handsome country home, with land and stables, nestled in a small hamlet close to excellent schools and local amenities within easy reach.

Dean Cross is a handsome Grade II listed home, typical of the area, constructed from a mix of brick, stone, flint, cob and render under a beautiful thatch roof. Originally dating back to the 1600’s with later Victorian additions, the property is filled with original features including exposed beams, flag stone floors and a stunning inglenook fireplace with bread-oven and wood-burning stove for those chilly evenings. At the centre of the traditional farmhouse style kitchen is an oil fired Rayburn, which also provides hot water. There are ample cabinets and space for a table. To the side is the utility room with plumbing and W/C and the boiler. An inner hall with stairs leads to the large dining room, and to the sitting room which can be divided by folding oak doors. The original staircase leads up from here to the first floor.
The first floor offers two generous double bedrooms: one featuring a private en-suite and the other served by a modern shower room. A third versatile double bedroom connects through to the secondary staircase, leading to a fourth bedroom and additional bathroom—a unique layout perfect for a self-contained guest wing or a dedicated nursery suite

SITUATION
Woodcutts is a charming hamlet situated on the edge of the Rushmore Estate in the Cranborne Chase National Landscape (AONB). The nearby village of Sixpenny Handley offers amenities including local shops, Primary & Nursery school, public house, Church and doctors' surgery. The Georgian market town of Blandford offers additional amenities for your everyday needs including doctor’s surgery, dentist, banks, several supermarkets and a selection of national and independent retailers. Larger cities such as Salisbury, Bournemouth and Poole are a easily accessible in roughly 45 minutes by car. The towns of Gillingham and Tisbury offer mainline railway stations (10-15 miles approx.) serving London Waterloo and the West Country. The area is renowned for the excellent selection of state and private, primary and secondary schools including Clayesmore, Sandroyd and Bryanston. The local area provides ample walking amongst beautiful countryside as well as a wide range of leisure pursuits, such as horse riding, golf, cycling, shooting amongst others. The Jurassic Coast can be reached in less than an hour.

OUTSIDE
The garden wraps around three sides and is predominately lawn currently dotted with little clumps of snowdrops. A beautiful brick path leads from the side gate around to the back of the property and there is ample parking adjacent to the stable block. There are three stables in all plus a store with power and water and stairs to the hay-loft that runs the whole length. Beyond the stables is a small orchard and a wooden gate leading to just over 3 acres which is currently partitioned into 3 paddocks .

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax G
EPC: E

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private and an oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: SP5 5RT
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