hill house rectory
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hill house rectory
HILL HOUSE RECTORY Farnham, Dorset DTII 8DE HILL HOUSE RECTORY Farnham Blandford Dorset DT11 8DE An imaginatively extended and beautifully presented character house in an elevated site, within the heart of this sought after village in the Cranborne Chase SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION o Reception Hall o Drawing Room o Dining Room o Study o Sitting Room o Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room o Utility o Shower Room o Three Double Bedrooms o En-Suite Bath/Dressing Room o Family Bathroom o Cloakroom o Integral Double Garage o Landscaped Gardens extending to 1/3 acre THE PROPERTY Built in the 1950’s as the village rectory and sold by the Diocesan Board in 2002, it remains only one of a handful of freehold properties in the village. The location is striking; its elevated south facing position enjoys lovely views of the church, adjoining fields and down towards the centre of the village. In 2002 the house was the subject of a complete overhaul; the layout was adapted and a clever extension was added above the integral garage. The present owners however could see far more potential and have transformed the house into something very special; it now boasts a glorious spacious layout – the main reception rooms are open plan and have a contemporary element, while retaining the sense of a character dwelling. o Signal Box – Study/Office FEATURES WORTHY OF NOTE INCLUDE:- o Oil Fired Central Heating o Double Glazing VIEWING By appointment via the agents Chesterton Humberts:1 Market Place, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7AH Telephone 01258 452343 Email [email protected] o o o o o o o o o o o Marble tiles or polished oak floor boards through the main reception areas Bespoke contemporary kitchen cupboards & drawers. Four oven Aga and integral appliances Capacious living space amalgamating drawing room, dining room and music room An A-framed painted timber ceiling sets the scene for a cosy sitting room Study/Office – lined with fitted bookshelves Three double bedrooms Fabulous en-suite bathroom/dressing room & family bathroom Potential to create additional accommodation:Adapting the integral garage or conversion of the loft space Landscaped garden and grounds. Sun Terrace with ornamental pond. Kitchen Garden & Greenhouse Replicated Signal Box/Studio (perfect hide away – for writing, reading or just unwinding after a busy day) OUTSIDE The gardens are a joy; landscaped by award wining garden designer Nick Williams-Ellis taking full advantage of the elevated site. Curved brick edged steps lead to either side of the house; shrub borders are full of architectural, interesting shrubs providing colour and structure through the seasons. A well organised side garden has gravel paths, covered log store, oil tank, GREENHOUSE and raised vegetable/fruit beds. Leading from the drawing room is a sheltered and paved sun terrace with brick retaining walls, fish pond with trickling water fountain. To the rear the garden is mainly laid to lawn; the far boundary abuts open fields (belonging to the Crichel Estate) INTEGRAL GARAGE: - electrically operated sliding doors; plumbing, for washing machine, power and light connected. Tarmac drive for parking in front of the garage. SIGNAL BOX/OFFICE – A very special feature and the perfect retreat; An ideal sanctuary from which to unwind from the daily toil. SITUATION Farnham is a delightful village made up extensively of thatched, brick and flint or cob rendered cottages which flank the main street. It is a Conservation village and quietly situated well away from main roads and traffic noise, yet easily accessible to Salisbury, Blandford and Wimborne. The village has an excellent pub; the celebrated Museum Inn with a restaurant and letting rooms and a church. Nearby Chettle village has an excellent village shop. The church of St Lawrence is an attractive medieval building, with the addition of Victorian remodelling. COMMUNICATIONS The local towns of Blandford, Sturminster Newton, Sherborne and Shaftesbury all provide an excellent variety of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Train station to London, Waterloo from Gillingham, Tisbury or Templecombe (6 miles distant) taking from 2 hrs to London. EDUCATION The area is well known for its excellent range of independent and state schools. Prep Schools in the area include Clayesmore, Hanford, Knighton House, Port Regis and Sandroyd. Senior schools include Bryanston, Clayesmore, St Mary’s Shaftesbury and Sherborne and Milton Abbey. SPORTING AND RECREATION Recreation grounds in the village; football, cricket and play area. Walking and riding over the surrounding countryside. Racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Bath. Golf at Ashley Wood, Rushmore Park and Remedy Oak. Sailing and general water sports at Poole, Weymouth and along the glorious Dorset coastline. Post Code DT10 2AH Web Reference: - BLA120137 01/13 DIRECTIONS From Blandford take the A354 towards Salisbury and after about seven miles turn left signed for Farnham (1.5 miles). Follow this road into the village, then bear left, with the Museum Inn on the right and the property will be found straight ahead. EDUCATION The area is particularly well served by both independent and state schools. These include Bryanston, Clayesmore, Canford, Sandroyd, Port Regis and Milton Abbey. State schools in both Blandford and Wimborne. SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL PERSUITS Walking and riding over the surrounding countryside. Racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Bath. Golf at Rushmore Park and Remedy Oak. Sailing and water sports at Poole, Weymouth and along the glorious Dorset coastline. JMT/01/14 SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITY: - North Dorset District Council Tel:- 01258 454111 Web Reference BLA134343 Post Code DT11 8DE Chesterton Humberts 1 Market Place, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7AH Tel:- 01258 452343 Email:- [email protected]