Cashmoor, Blandford Forum

A substantial detached 5-6 bedroom 17th century property with a Victorian extension and gardens and a paddock amounting to 5.17 acres (2.09 hectares). A further 1.70 acres with stream frontage is available as a separate lot

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 25 July 2024 at 2:00pm at Digby Hall, Sherborne

A substantial country property comprising approximately 3,032 sqft. (281 sqm.) of versatile accommodation over two floors. With original parts dating back to the 17th Century, the property was subject to a considerable Victorian extension and provides five-six bedrooms and three reception rooms. The property was formerly run as a successful Bed & Breakfast business and provides scope for a range of uses including multi-generational living, holiday accommodation, glamping, or equestrian use, subject to any required planning permission or consent. There is scope to remodel the property to create two separate dwellings with the study/art room providing potential for an additional kitchen.

Parts of the property require renovation or refurbishment giving a buyer with the opportunity to remodel the accommodation to suit their requirements. The existing ground floor accommodation comprises reception hall, dining hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, study/art room, utility, and a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. There are two staircases leading to the first floor.

A staircase from the reception hall leads to a large galleried landing in the Victorian part of the property. There are three bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Interlinking dressing rooms, which could be utilised as single bedrooms, provide access to the older part of the property where there is a further bedroom with an ensuite shower room and a staircase leading down to the dining hall.

Situation - The hamlet of Cashmoor falls within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape and is situated between Blandford Forum (7.5 miles to the south west) and Salisbury (16 miles to the north east).
The highly sought after villages of Farnham (2 miles), Chettle (2 miles) and Tollard Royal (4 miles) are all close by and between them offer two well regarded village pubs and a well-stocked village stores selling award winning local produce.

The larger towns of Blandford and Salisbury provide a comprehensive range of commercial and shopping facilities. There is a mainline station at Salisbury with direct routes to London Waterloo (1hr34min), Portsmouth, Cardiff, Southampton and Exeter. The surrounding countryside provides excellent walking, riding, and cycling. There is a good selection of state and private education in the area.

Outside - The property is nestled within delightful gardens and there is off-road parking and a large carport. The grounds and paddock extend to the north and west and measure approximately 5.17 acres. The paddock has mainly freely draining lime-rich loamy soils and has some fenced boundaries and enjoys rural views over surrounding countryside.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage

Agents Notes - The property is within a designated National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

The area hatched blue on the sale plan does not form part of the title. We understand from our client that they, and the previous owners, have enjoyed uninterrupted use of the land for many years. Part of the land appears to fall within the boundaries of the Cashmoor Inn. The property is subject to title insurance.

The septic tank may not comply with modern regulations and prospective buyers should make their own enquiries and if relevant, factor the cost to install a new system into their bidding.

As at 25/04/24: Likely mobile network voice coverage from all providers. Restricted data inside the property. Standard and ultrafast broadband available.

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