Hilfield, Sherborne, Dorset, DT2

The open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room forms the heart of the home, a wonderfully light room with a triple aspect and fitted with the latest appliances and bespoke shaker style kitchen furniture. There are double doors leading to the stone terrace which faces the far-reaching views.

A unique feature of Hilfield Manor is the octagonal tower that contains the drawing room on the ground floor with a wood burner and large stone mullion windows looking out over the gardens. There is also a panelled dining room, ideal for entertaining with double doors leading to the stone terrace with views over the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The quality and attention to detail in the refurbishment works continues to the first floor where a large welcoming landing leads to the bedrooms and bathrooms, all of which are finished to an exceptional standard. The principal bedroom is positioned in the octagonal tower and features an exquisite contemporary en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are a further four en suite bedrooms.

Hilfield Cottage provides secondary accommodation to the main house and contains three bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor with a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and utility room on the ground floor.

The approach to Hilfield Manor is via automated wrought iron gates flanked by two stone gate pillars leading into the gravelled driveway and wide turning circle, surrounded by mature borders. The impressive south façade of the house gives a wonderful sense of arrival and the house is surrounded by swathes of formal lawn and majestic mature trees. To the rear of the house, the extensive lawn continues and the eye is drawn to the stunning far reaching views. The grounds are further enhanced by the wild pond, which along with the beautiful mature wood, is a haven for wildlife. There are various pathways leading into and around the woods, and this is a fantastic area for families with bluebell walks, a large picnic area and stone fire pitunder the shelter of the trees.

Hilfield Manor is positioned in an idyllic rural setting with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. There are extensive amenities in Sherborne (7.5 miles) and shopping facilities include a Waitrose and a Sainsbury's supermarket. There are also many well established independent shops, contributing to Sherborne's charm and popularity.

The area is well known for the quality of its schooling. Nearby schools include Sherborne Prep, Sherborne Boys and Girls schools, Sherborne International College, Leweston, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hazlegrove, Milton
Abbey and Bryanston.

The surrounding countryside provides numerous activities and lifestyle benefits. The Dorset coast is home to some of the most spectacular beaches in the UK and there are opportunities for sailing, fishing and an abundance of sporting activities. There are golf courses at Sherborne, Yeovil, Dorchester and West Bay and the area has a good range of restaurants and local country pubs.

Communication links are excellent with a mainline station at Sherborne providing a regular direct service to London Waterloo taking from 2 hours 12 minutes. The A303 can be accessed about 17 miles to the north and gives access to London and the South West.