Strouds House Farrington, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Strouds House Farrington, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Strouds House Farrington, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8RA An attractive period house with paddocks and far reaching views over beautiful countryside Shaftesbury 7 miles, Blandford Forum 8 miles, Gillingham 10 miles (Waterloo 118 minutes), Salisbury 26 miles Drawing room Sitting room Dining room Kitchen Garden room Utility/boot room Cloakroom Master bedroom with ensuite shower room 3 Further bedrooms Family bathroom Twin garages Studio/gym Workshop Established gardens Orchard Paddocks 2 Stables Approximately 3 acres Location Strouds House is situated in the peaceful hamlet of Farrington in an elevated position. The house has enviable far reaching views over the Cranborne Chase and towards Hambledon Hill. Child Okeford and Iwerne Minster are both close by, both offering village shops with a post office, pubs and church. Child Okeford also has a doctor s surgery and primary school. The historic Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury boasts a thriving high street with an excellent range of independent retailers as well as hotels, delicatessens, cafés and restaurants. Further amenities can be found in nearby Blandford Forum and Gillingham, including a Waitrose and a main line railway (London Waterloo). The A303 lies to the north which gives access to the south west and London via the M3. Hunting is with the Portman, Blackmore Vale and the South and West Wilts. Golf can be found at Rushmore, Blandford and Remedy Oak and water sports can be enjoyed along the Dorset coastline to the south at Poole Harbour and Weymouth Bay. Strouds House is ideally situated for the many excellent schools in the immediate area. At preparatory level there is Port Regis, Sandroyd, Knighton House and Hanford, with St. Marys Shaftesbury, Clayesmore, Bryanston and Sherborne at senior level. Property Believed to have been built in the mid-17th century, Strouds House is Grade II Listed. The current owner has sympathetically restored the house throughout creating a contemporary house, whilst retaining all the original features. An oak framed garden room and large utility have also greatly enhanced the downstairs accommodation. On the ground floor are three excellent reception rooms, all dual aspect, so extremely light and all with open fires, including a jet master in the sitting room. The garden room is delightful, making the most of the wonderful views over the garden and hills beyond. Doors open out onto the terrace. The kitchen has a wonderful A-frame timbered ceiling with bespoke painted wooden cupboards with both granite and wood work tops. There is also a two oven cream Aga, double Belfast sink and oak flooring. Leading off from the kitchen is a large utility/boot room with doors opening outside. On the first floor is a good sized master bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. There are three further bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes, a family bathroom and two linen cupboards.

Outside The property is entered through a solid wooden gate where there is parking for several cars. To the side of the house is the twin garage, whilst on the other side is a timber barn which has a large versatile room which could be a gym or home office. There is also a workshop, wood store and chicken shed/dog kennel. To the front of the house is a gravel path leads to a thatched porch with wisteria and climbing roses growing against the walls. The gardens are found to the rear of the house and divided into three main areas. Beside the house is a large stone terrace with lawn beyond interspersed with mature trees and bordered by established flower beds. A gap in the hedge leads to the small orchard which is full of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees. This leads to a further area of lawn where there are two stables and two paddocks. General Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. BT Superfast broadband. Agents Note: There is a public footpath running along the side of the drive and into the neighbour s field at the end. Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings including carpets and curtains are initially excluded from the sale although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Local Authority: North Dorset District Council, Nordon, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum Dorset, DT11 7LL Telephone: 01258 454111 Council Tax: Band G Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Strutt & Parker.

Floorplans Approximate gross internal area 2,430 sq ft (226 sq m) Studio Approximate gross internal area 545 sq ft (51 sq m) Office/Gym Approximate gross internal area 260 sq ft (24 sq m) For identification purposes only. Strouds House, Farrington, Child Okeford Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 226 sq mt / 2430sq ft Studio Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 51 sq m / 545 sq ft Office/Gym Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 24 sq m / 260 sq ft W N S E Directions From Shaftesbury take the A350 signposted Blandford Forum. After approximately 4.6 miles turn right onto The Street, and then after 0.9 miles turn left. Continue for another 0.9 miles and turn left. After 0.5 miles turn left into a no through lane opposite the church and Strouds House is found at the end. B Utility 6.2 x 2.7 20'4 x 8'10 Kitchen 4.5 x 3.9 15'0 x 12'11 Dining Room 4.9 x 3.2 16'3 x 10'9 Drawing Room 7.0 x 4.8 23'0 x 16'0 Garden Room 4.3 x 3.7 14'1 x 12'2 Sitting Room 5.3 x 3.9 17'6 x 13'0 Studio/Gym 5.7 x 5.7 18'8 x 18'8 Workshop 5.9 x 2.9 19'4 x 9'6 Ground Floor Up In Studio Garage 4.9 x 2.3 16'1 x 7'7 Garage 4.9 x 2.4 16'1 x 7'10 Bedroom 3 3.8 x 2.8 12'6 x 9'3 Dn Bedroom 4 3.9 x 2.3 12'9 x 7'6 Landing T Bedroom 2 3.8 x 3.7 12'6 x 12'3 Bedroom 1 5.3 x 4.5 17'6 x 15'0 Salisbury 41 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2BP 01722 344010 salisbury@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 55 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London PRODUCED FOR STRUTT AND PARKER 2015 07825 272010 This illustration is for identification purposes only. Measured & drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale, unless stated. Dimensions shown are to the nearest 7.5 cm / 3" and are through cupboard / wardrobes to wall surfaces where possible or where indicated by arrow heads. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. First Floor IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken October 2015. Particulars prepared October 2015.