FOR SALE BY AUCTION on 25 May 2012 at 2pm at The Digby Hall, Sherborne.
VIEWING every Wednesday and Saturday 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Silver Ley is a detached stone and slate cottage in need of complete renovation.

There are dilapidated garages opposite the house, a good sized garden and adjoining permanent pasture field standing in all about 5 acres.

• Entrance hall
• Kitchen/living room/sitting room
• First Floor
• Bedroom 1
• Bedroom 2
• Bedroom 3
• Bathroom

FOR SALE BY AUCTION on 25 May 2012 at 2pm at The Digby Hall, Sherborne.
VIEWING every Wednesday and Saturday 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Lot A - guide £450,000
Woolcotts Farm, buildings and about 17 acres.
Lot B - guide £50,000
6.9 acres
Lot C – guide £200,000
Silver Ley (see separate details)
Lot D - guide £50,000
Land off Cherry Orchard Lane, 7.21 acres
Lot E – guide £20,000
Former orchard (now pasture), 1.45 acres

Woolcotts farm is a handsome Victorian detached farmhouse built of local green sandstone under a slate roof. It is a Grade II Listed as being of architectural or historic interest.

Views from the land are outstanding over the Blackmore Vale countryside and to Duncliffe wood.

Permanent pasture fields for all of the lots are capable of growing an abundance of grass and are ideal for stock grazing.

• Entrance hall
• Reception room
• Reception room
• Kitchen
• Dining Room
• Storerooms x 2
• First Floor
• Bedroom 1
• Bedroom 2
• Bedroom 3
• Bedroom 4
• Bathroom
• Box room

The Old Byre is a detached property of brick and stone elevations under a pitched tiled roof. The former dairies and cow barns were converted in the mid 1990s to part residential and part holiday let and office accommodation but has always been used as a single residential dwelling. The current accommodation is particularly ADAPTABLE and SPACIOUS with plenty of CHARACTER and GOOD SIZED ROOMS. The property offers a number of income earning opportunities as well as a family home. Part of the property has accommodation over two floors with spacious reception and living rooms and ground floor annexe while the remainder is on the ground floor. Outside there are gardens and grounds of about three quarters of an acre with the garden adjoining open fields. The Old Byre is located in beautiful, tranquil countryside yet just under 2 miles from Gillingham with all its amenities, traditional High Street, Waitrose and mainline station to London Waterloo.

• Ground Floor
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room with Aga
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Wet Room
• Utility Room and access to
• Holiday Let / Annexe
• Sitting Area
• Kitchenette
• Bedroom 1
• Bedroom 2 / Study
• Bathroom
• First Floor
• Landing / Study / Dressing Area
• Bedroom 1 / Sitting Room / Drawing Room
• Bedroom 2 / Office / Studio
• Bathroom
• Continuation / Access from main house to further
• Kitchen
• Sitting Room / Bedroom
• Bedroom 1
• Ensuite Bathroom
• Study / Bedroom
• Bathroom / Utility Room

No Onward Chain. Fox Bank Lodge is an attractive period cottage in a quiet location on the edge of this sought after village on the fringe of Stourhead Woods, together with a range of stables and paddocks extending to approximately 1.65 acres in all.

Fox Bank Lodge has been extended in recent years to provide an excellent home with versatile family accommodation. Natural stone and colour washed elevations sit under a tiled roof and there is a timber clad extension housing the office as well as a superb prime oak living/dining room extending the width of the rear of the cottage.

The property has a homely and comfortable feel with the ground floor accommodation flowing from one room to another.

• Family Room
• Snug
• Sitting Room/Dining Room
• Kitchen with AGA
• Boot Room
• Utility Room
• Bedroom 1
• Bedroom 2
• Bedroom 3
• Oil Fired Central Heating
• Gardens
• Parking for several cars
• Range of stables
• Approximately 1.65 acres in all

A residential farm of approximately 18.80 Acres (7.60 Ha.) thought to be of particular interest to those with horses. In an elevated rural location with access to a myriad of bridleways providing excellent hacking in the surrounding downland countryside. Planning permission has been obtained to replace the existing 3 bedroom bungalow with a traditional style 4 bedroom farmhouse together with a garage/office and stables.

A rare opportunity to buy an unimproved Grade II listed farmhouse with set of farm buildings and 49.94 acres. For sale by auction on 25 May 2012 at The Digby Hall, Sherborne.

Eastcliff comprises a most attractive 3 bedroom detached period residence built principally of a flintstone construction under a slate roof, set in grounds of approximately 19 acres. The character-rich accommodation provides 2 principal reception rooms with period features to include part exposed stone walling and open fireplaces, enhanced by a blend of stone and timber flooring combined with modern-day conveniences such as a LPG gas Aga and central heating system.

The accommodation is set over 3 floors with the majority enjoying stunning rural views over its own grounds and the popular Marshwood Vale. The gardens and grounds extend in total to approximately 19 acres, having been extensively landscaped to provide a haven for wildlife providing various ponds and terraced sections. Within the grounds is an individual timber fronted annexe which provides auxiliary accommodation having been finished to an exceptionally high specification. There is also a plunge pool, bespoke summerhouse and range of timber stables.

• Entrance Porch
• Sitting Room
• Kitchen
• Library
• Utility Room
• Separate Wc
• Bathroom
• Ensuite
• Detached one bedroom annexe

A detached 3 bedroom farmhouse with a useful range of farm buildings and an excellent block of free draining arable/pasture land, suitable for equestrian or agricultural use. In all about 42.94 acres (17.37 ha).

• 0 To 3 Bedrooms
• Kitchen
• Utility Room
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Bathroom

Oak Cottage is a substantial detached five bedroom farmhouse-style property situated in a peaceful, rural location with stunning views. Built in 1989 of stone elevations under a thatched roof the house is individually designed and built with excellent attention to detail. Oak Cottage has a great deal of farmhouse character and charm yet being only a little over 20 years old has the benefit of modern living and maintenance.

The well appointed family accommodation is over 3,000 sq ft and flows very well with the main reception rooms and kitchen accessed from a large central entrance hall, also having staircase to the first floor with beautiful Newel post. The sitting room has a Victorian fireplace and is dual aspect with views to the front and over the garden. Bi-fold glazed doors then open into the garden room which is also dual aspect, with oak framed windows and honed slate floor which continues into the kitchen. This room also has French doors to the garden with far-reaching views.

The well equipped family kitchen/breakfast room fitted in 2008 has an oil fired Rayburn, built-in twin oven and Neff touch hob with extractor fan over, fitted dishwasher, double Belfast sink, mixer tap and stylish splash backs.
There is an excellent range of wall mounted and floor standing units with Quartz work surfaces. At one end of the kitchen there is a hatch to the dining room and at the other
end a door opens into the large 18' utility/workroom with good range of fitted cupboards and doors to garage and garden.

The first floor has five double bedrooms two of which have ensuite bath and shower rooms and there is a family bathroom and a spacious landing. All the windows in the house are hardwood and double glazed.

The garden surrounds the house and adjoining it is a paddock with stone and timber barn. There are stunning, panoramic far-reaching views and Oak Cottage stands in 1.92 acres. (0.77 ha).

• A stunning 5 bedroom detached stone house with gardens and paddock overlooking open countryside
• In all 1.929 acres
• Entrance Hall
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Garden Room
• Utility / Workroom
• Cloakroom
• Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom
• 2nd Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room
• 3 further Bedrooms
• Bathroom
• Garage
• Barn
• Garden
• Paddock

A traditional stone and slate farmhouse with unspoilt traditional farm buildings around a courtyard and 15.34 acres.

AGENT'S NOTE: Due to the nature of the buildings, all viewings are strictly to be accompanied and no children are allowed on site.

Brimstone House is an individually designed detached house, built in around 2003 with substantial accommodation facing south and enjoying far reaching country views.

The property is approached from a shared driveway and there is parking for several vehicles outside.

There is a very good sized double garage and to the rear of the property the gardens are a particular feature situated on an elevated position laid to lawn. At the rear of the property there is a large semi-circular terrace with steps down to the lawned area and decking including a sunken hot tub and sauna.

The paddocks have a separate entrance and ensure that a prospective purchaser can either keep animals of their own or at least control the immediate view.

Silver Mead comprises a well proportioned individual country house (& 3 additional holiday lets) providing versatile living accommodation with 2 principal reception rooms and 3 double bedrooms, the majority enjoying far reaching rural views over adjoining countryside and established fishing lake and 15 acres. The bright and spacious accommodation has been enhanced with the introduction of en-suite facilities, oil central and uPVC double glazing with the master suite enjoying a balcony. Silver Mead is approached by a tree lined drive via a stone pillared entrance way, nestled in approximately 15 acres. Within the grounds are 3 holiday lets producing a welcome income, currently available through www.Cottages4U.co.uk (Reference 24996). The current vendor created the cottages and has been letting for approximately 1 year (detailed statement of accounts available upon request). There is also planning consent for the erection of a garage.

• Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Landing
• 3 Bedrooms
• En-Suite
• Bathroom
• Holiday Lets
• Walditch Hill View - Sleeps 4
• with parking and far reaching views.
• Colmers Hill View - Sleeps 4
• with parking and far reaching views.
• Loders Hill View - Sleeps 4
• with parking and far reaching views.
• 15 acres
• lake and barn

A SPACIOUS 6 bedroom ART DECO house with generous gardens including a floodlit tennis court together with a delightful BLUEBELL WOOD. The property has LIGHT AND AIRY ROOMS with large windows which take full advantage of the wonderful SOUTHERLY VIEWS towards Cranborne Chase. The snooker room was subsequently added and later the family room and two bedrooms and bathroom above; this could easily provide a self-contained flat within the house. The house has been in the family for over fifty years and although well maintained offers great scope for the incoming purchaser to create a marvellous family home to their own requirements. In all about 11.2 acres.

• A Striking 'Art Deco' House
• Kitchen
• Drawing Room
• Dining Room
• Snooker Room
• Sun Room
• Utility Room
• Cloakroom
• Family Room
• 6 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Shower Room
• Dressing Room
• Cloakroom
• Integral Garage
• Various Outbuildings
• Extensive Gardens
• Floodlit Tennis Court
• Woodland
• In all about 11.2 acres

A substantial 4 bedroom house with outbuildings and glorious views over 30 acres of pastureland and ponds.

Hazel End Farm is a substantial farmhouse that has been extended and refurbished by the present owners to take full advantage of the glorious views over its own land. All windows are double glazed and of the highest quality as are the fixtures and fittings, particularly in the kitchen. There are Axminster fitted 100% wool carpets in all of the major rooms except for the kitchen.

From the entrance porch you enter the house into the hall you turn left into the dining room and right into the sitting room with wood burning stove and cupboard. There are then glazed doors to the most wonderful living room which is open plan to the kitchen. This is superbly laid out with an island unit with stainless steel sink and granite top, a range of floor mounted and eye level units, Shaker Style by Regency Kitchens, further marble worktops, induction ceramic electric hob, AEG full height freezer, AEG electric double oven, AEG full height refrigerator. Inner hall with broom cupboard, cloakroom with shower, low level wc and wash hand basin. Side entrance hall. Utility room with sink unit, worktops, cupboards, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, oil fired boiler.

On the first floor there is a landing with circular roof light. Bedroom 1 with plate glass picture window from floor to ceiling, wardrobes, ensuite bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower in glazed cubicle, wash hand basin, low level wc and chrome heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 with built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 enjoys good storage cupboard. Bedroom 4 has a triple wardrobe. Family bathroom with airing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion heater.

• Hall
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room with wood burning stove
• Kitchen
• Inner Hall
• Cloakroom
• Side Entrance Hall
• Utility Room
• First Floor
• Bedroom 1 with Ensuite Bathroom
• 3 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• 2-Bay Store Shed / Parking
• 7-Bay Steel Framed Building
• Timber Summerhouse
• 30 Acres of Pastureland and Ponds
• Glorious Views

A four bedroom single storey dwelling on the site of a former large Manor House. Situated in a GLORIOUS POSITION on a PRIVATE ESTATE with 32.87acres (13.30ha) of parkland and woodland. The property would be an ideal footprint for a much larger dwelling, subject to planning permission. Turnworth House is a single storey dwelling built of timber construction with cedar wood boarding and a cedar shingle roof. There is also a small pond on the left of the drive as you enter the estate.
On entering the Turnworth Estate, Turnworth House is the first property with some fine specimen trees flanking the entrance. The garden is secluded by mature, well kept hedges. The property has the following accommodation:- Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Boiler Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate Cloakroom, Study

• Entrance Hall
• Cloakroom
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
• Utility Room
• Boiler Room
• 4 Bedrooms
• Bathroom
• Separate Cloakroom
• Study
• Garden is secluded by mature well kept hedges
• 32.87 acres of Woodland and Grounds including a Small Pond

A fine country house providing excellent accommodation with numerous outbuildings in a SECLUDED ESTATE. In all about 1 acre (0.4ha). The accommodation is both LUXURIOUS AND PRACTICAL and the property benefits from being in a position where wonderful walks into OPEN COUNTRYSIDE can be enjoyed.

Okeden House is approached through a gated private estate passing a pond, open fields and a few houses before opening onto open farmland.

Built of brick and flint below a slate roof, Okeden House has been designed as a good sized family home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The large rooms are ideal for entertaining. The outbuildings provide storage and garaging.

• A Fine Country House with both luxurious and practical accommodation
• Entrance Hall with fireplace
• Kitchen with Rayburn / Dining Room / Reception Room
• Sitting Room
• Sun Room / Conservatory
• Utility Room
• Cloakroom
• Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom
• 2nd Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom
• 3 Further Bedrooms
• Double Shower Room
• Barn with Loft Storage above
• Large Barn plus Garaging and Games Room above
• Granary
• Studio / Function Room
• In all about 1 acre
• In a Position Where Wonderful Walks Into Open Countryside Can Be Enjoyed

An attractive equestrian or stock farm with spacious 4 bedroom farmhouse (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition). The Jurassic coastline is about 5 miles with sea views from the top land. In all about 112.91 acres.

An immaculately presented Grade II Listed farmhouse with a wealth of character features. 4 receps, 5 beds, 4 baths incl ground floor guest suite. Lot 1 - Farmhouse, range of traditional outbuildings including an office suite and 6.25 acres.

A splendid country home with well planning accommodation, formal gardens, equestrian facilities, outbuildings and in all about 8 acres. Set in rolling farmland with open views, yet not isolated and within 3 miles of the Georgian Market Town of Blandford Forum. The accommodation reflects its 'Arts and Crafts' origins whilst the interior style and decoration introduce a subtle blend of form and elegance, which sit comfortably with modern country living. There is access from the property and country road to a myriad of bridleways affording excellent hacking in the surrounding countryside.

• Reception Hall
• 3 Reception Rooms
• Kitchen and Breakfast Room
• Cloakroom/Shower Room
• Utility/Boot Room
• Games Room
• Boiler Room
• Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom
• Guest Suite with Dressing Room and En-Suite Shower Room
• 4 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Range of Outbuildings including 4 Bay Car Port
• Garage/Workshop
• Tennis Court and Swimming Pool
• Stabling with Tack Room
• Tractor Shed/Field Shelter
• Menage
• Gardens and Grounds.

Whitechurch House stands opposite the Church of St Mary in the small village of Winterborne Whitechurch. The village has amenities including a public house and primary school. It is located approximately 5 miles from the historic Georgian market town of Blandford Forum which offers a good variety of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural facilities. The larger centres of Poole, Bournemouth and Salisbury are within driving distance. There are good schools in the area particularly in the private sector including Bryanston, Clayesmore, Canford, Sherborne and Milton Abbey. Dorset's fine unspoilt countryside is close at hand including the Cranborne Chase and the Isle of Purbeck with its rugged and picturesque coastline. Recreation in the area includes hunting with the Portman Hunt, golf at Blandford, Wareham and Broadstone and water sports on Poole Harbour. Communications in the area include the A31 at Wimborne which provides a route to London along the M3/M27 and there are regular train services to London Waterloo available from Salisbury or Wool to the South.

Whitechurch House formerly a vicarage now comprises an attractive Georgian village house believed to date back to 1743. It was lived in by John Wesley's family (the father of Methodism). The house is Grade II listed as being of special architectural or historic interest and has well proportioned, light rooms with high ceilings, arranged principally on ground and first floors with a further 3 bedrooms on the second floor. There are a wealth of attractive period features including panelled doors, sash windows with shutters and fireplaces. The stylish accommodation includes 2 reception rooms, a superb kitchen/family room with Aga, inglenook fireplace and underfloor heating, utility room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, bedroom 2 with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom and on the 2nd floor there are 2 bedrooms and a bedroom/office. Features include dining room with bay window opening onto terraced gardens, feature fireplaces in reception hall, dining room and sitting room and fine views from the bay window in the master bedroom. Around the courtyard is a delightful range of brick and flint outbuildings including the original stables and coach house. Planning permission has been granted to convert the stable block into a 1-2 bedroom annexe to the main house. The gardens and grounds are walled and include an orchard and extensive lawns. There are also 3 paddocks and the property extends in total to about 3 acres.

• 7 Bedrooms
• Cloakroom
• Drawing Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Ensuite Bathroom
• Ensuite Bathroom
• Shower Room
• Bathroom

A fine example of a Dorset Country House dating from the Jacobean period with later additions. This lovely house with up to 10 bedrooms sits in stunning West Dorset countryside with mature gardens and trees around. Easy access to Bridport, the coast and the pretty town of Beaminster.

The rear of the house provides secondary accommodation and the house has plenty of period features, a lovely Victorian conservatory, coach house and walled garden. About 9.135 acres of land including the house, grounds and paddocks.

• Grade II Listed
• 4/5 reception rooms
• Kitchen (Aga)
• 6 bedrooms
• 4 bath/shower rooms
• 4 bedroom annexe adjoining
• Coach house
• Period features
• Sweeping drive
• Conservatory
• Walled gardens
• Paddocks
• Swimming pool
• Tennis Court

Being sold as a whole or in 3 Lots.
Lot 1 - House, Buildings, the Bothy and 19.68 acres. Guide £1.8 million.
Lot 2 - Land west of Pyle Well Lane, 19.02 acres. Guide £200,000
Lot 3 - Cottage, 0.44 acres. Guide £350,000
Total - 39.14 acres or thereabouts
NOTE : Neither Lots 2 or 3 will be sold off prior to exchange of contracts on Lot 1.

A very fine and unusual Grade II* Listed House, set in its own grounds, in a rural area with out buildings and one bedroom Bothy. There is excellent access to strategic highways east/west A303 and north/south A37, and close to Castle Cary mainline station.

Being sold as a whole or in 3 Lots.
Lot 1 - House, Buildings, the Bothy and 19.68 acres. Guide £1.8 million.
Lot 2 - Land west of Pyle Well Lane, 19.02 acres. Guide £200,000
Lot 3 - Cottage, 0.44 acres. Guide £350,000
Total - 39.14 acres or thereabouts
NOTE : Neither Lots 2 or 3 will be sold off prior to exchange of contracts on Lot 1.

A very fine and unusual Grade II* Listed House, set in its own grounds, in a rural area, together with Farm Buildings and 1 bedroom Bothy. There is excellent access to strategic highways east/west A303 and north/south A37, and close to Castle Cary mainline station.

A beautifully situated farm with panoramic views at the end of a private drive.
Substantial Victorian farmhouse which would benefit from updating, 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 attic rooms and potential 2 bedroom annexe. Courtyard range of traditional greenstone barns with potential and modern farm buildings currently utilised for the 90 head milking herd. 170 acres of pasture land in a ring fence. For sale as a whole.