Nyland, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

A quintessential period farm house with party barn and scope for secondary accommodation, in outstanding countryside.

Description

This incredibly attractive Grade II listed farmhouse was built in 1749 and is situated in the heart of the Blackmore Vale countryside. Nyland is a hamlet on a no-through road approximately seven miles to the southwest of Gillingham.

The house is constructed of stone with a tile roof and has lovely proportions. The impressive, wide hallway has original flag stones leading to the principle rooms, the cloakroom with WC and has French doors to the terrace and garden beyond. The delightful kitchen/breakfast room has an oil fired AGA, walk in pantry and is supported by a number of units. The utility is next door which also houses the oil fired boiler with a door to the garden. The family room is neatly off the kitchen, along with a boot room with another door to the garden. The dining room has a beautiful inglenook fireplace and can accommodate a large table. On the other side of the house the comfortable sitting room has a fireplace and French doors leading to the garden. The reading room is linked to the sitting room and the hallway.

Upstairs the principle bedroom has a substantial dressing room and en suite bathroom. There are a further five double bedrooms and a single bedroom which are served by two family bathrooms.

A large range of traditional and modern barns support the main house. There is a substantial party barn. The former cow barn, currently storage, is well placed near the entrance to the former working farmyard and would suit conversion into secondary accommodation, subject to seeking planning. There are a further two agricultural barns, a pair of timber framed stables and a series of storage units.

The gravel driveway leads to the house from the lane. The outstanding gardens wrap around the house with lovely views of the countryside beyond. The flag-stoned terrace to the rear is surrounded by beautiful flowerbeds and a pergola providing a focal point. There are a number of native hedges and trees throughout including a small orchard with several species of fruit trees. Beyond is a floodlit tennis court (requires resurfacing). The cutting garden to the side of the house has a number of raised beds and a pretty arrangement of sculpted shrubs.

There are two adjoining paddocks with water. In total there is 5.66 acres.

Location

Manor Farm is situated in the small hamlet of Nyland which is surrounded by unspoilt countryside with views across the Blackmore Vale.

The nearby town of Gillingham has a range of shops including a Waitrose supermarket, doctor, dental and veterinary surgeries and a good range of local businesses.

There are four primary schools locally and a highly regarded secondary school in Gillingham and numerous local private schools include Hazlegrove, Kings Bruton and Bruton School for Girls, Port Regis and the Sherborne schools.

In addition to the local facilities in Mere and Gillingham, Yeovil, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Bath and Salisbury are all easily accessible offering a wide range of shopping, recreational and business facilities. Yeovil, Bath and Salisbury all have excellent entertainment venues. There are several gastro pubs and restaurants within the local area including the The Stapleton Arms and The Ship. National Hunt racing at Wincanton & Taunton. Flat racing at Bath & Salisbury.

The A303 provides a direct east/west route linking with the M3 to London and to the M5 (J25) at Taunton via the A358. There is a mainline rail service from Gillingham to London Waterloo taking about 2 hours and from Castle Cary to Paddington in about 90 minutes on the fast train. Bristol, Bournemouth & Exeter Airports are all just over 1 hour’s drive away offering connections within the UK and to many international destinations. Southampton Airport is also accessible.

Square Footage: 4,079 sq ft


Acreage: 5.6 Acres

Directions

SP8 5SG : From London take the M3 west and then onto the A303 at junction 8. Continue to the A303 bypassing Andover, Amesbury an Mere. After passing Mere leave the A303 onto the B3081 signposted to Bruton and Charlton Musgrove. After approximately ½ mile turn right towards Bowden. At the cross roads turn right onto the A30 for approximately 1 ½ miles and turn right on Nyland Lane. Manor Farm about 800 metres on the right hand side of the road.

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Additional Info

Fixtures and Fitting : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

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

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with Savills