White House Farm, Buckland Newton, Dorchester
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Farm House
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Key features
- Gently sloping to sloping productive permanent pasture land
- 5-bedroom Grade II listed spacious farmhouse
- Far-reaching views across Dorset countryside from Dungeon Hill
- Pair of attractive semi-detached cottages
- Extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings
Description
A well situated 282 acre livestock farm in the Dorset countryside, with 5-bedroom period farmhouse requiring renovation, pair of semi-detached cottages, traditional and modern farm buildings sitting centrally in productive permanent pasture land and woodland.
For Sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to six lots.
Introduction - White House Farm is a former dairy farm run latterly as a livestock holding. Set in a sought after rural area, the farm comprises a spacious farmhouse, in need of modernisation, a pair of semi-detached farm cottages and a substantial range of farm buildings which presents an opportunity for a range of uses, subject to planning permission. The farmyard, farm buildings and residential accommodation are set centrally to the holding.
The land totals 279.62 acres (113.16 hectares) of pastureland and woodland.
Situation - White House Farm enjoys a peaceful yet accessible position on the edge of the Blackmore Vale and mid-Dorset countryside. From the highest point of the farm on Dungeon Hill, there are commanding far-reaching panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
The rural setting is well connected, just 7 miles from the Abbey town of Sherborne and 10 miles from the County town of Dorchester, both of which offer a wide range of
everyday amenities and transport links. They also provide a good selection of shops, restaurants and highly regarded schools.
Road communications are good with easy access to the A37, A35 and A303. Mainline train stations are at Dorchester and Sherborne, providing regular services to Exeter, Salisbury and London Waterloo.
Lot 1 - White House Farmhouse & Land - The Grade II listed farmhouse has expansive well-laid out accommodation over two floors and provides a great opportunity to create a well-proportioned and spacious family home, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
To the front and rear are well-established shrubs and lawns with a useful outhouse in the confines of the garden, providing storage.
Surrounding the farmhouse is an excellent block of gently sloping to level productive pasture land with a small copse area to the south. The land is bounded by mature hedges and trees. The land at Lot 1 extends to 23.51 acres (9.51 hectares) in total.
Lot 2 - Farm Buildings, Pasture Land & Woodland - The farm buildings lie to the north of the B3164. They comprise a functional and adaptable range of predominantly traditional and some modern farm buildings, extending in total to about 1289 sq m. The traditional farm buildings are constructed of red brick under corrugated box profile/asbestos roofs. The modern buildings are constructed of steel/wooden frame under corrugated box profile asbestos roofs.
The Traditional buildings offer potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.
The land comprises a number of conveniently sized enclosures of gently sloping to sloping productive permanent pasture land that totals 133.69 acres (54.09 hectares). The centre of the holding is the ancient hill fort Dungeon Hill, which is a scheduled monument.
The soil is free-draining, being mainly shallow loam over chalk, with some parts slightly heavier and clayey over greensand. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows and features a number of dispersed copse areas, parkland mature trees, and two larger woods being Broad Alders and Breach Wood. The woodland comprises a mixture of mature broadleaf and coniferous trees extending in total to 38.70 acres (15.66 hectares). This provides an excellent haven for wildlife and sporting interests.
Lot 3 - 1 & 2 Castle Hill Cottages - A pair of attractive semi-detached cottages of brick construction under clay tiled roofs. Situated immediately adjacent to Lot 2 (the farm buildings), the cottages share a driveway and parking area. There is a yard with barn extending to about 303 sq m.
The cottages offer well-proportioned accommodation, comprising two bedrooms in one and three bedrooms in the other. Both cottages benefit from good-sized private gardens. The properties require a degree of modernisation and upgrading but provide an attractive investment opportunity, with potential for staff housing, extended family accommodation, or use as holiday lets, subject to necessary consents.
Lot 4 - Pasture Land (38.30 Ac) - A useful block of gently sloping to level south-west facing land. The land is immediately to the south of Lots 2 and 3 and to the north of Lot 1. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows and features some small copse areas with broadleaf trees. The property is accessed directly from the public highway.
Lot 5 - Pasture Land (16.68 Ac) - A single pasture field, accessed from Spring Grove Lane. The land is predominantly gently sloping and south-facing.
Lot 6 - Pasture Land (28.74 Ac) - A useful block of productive pasture land split into four conveniently sized enclosures. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows and accessed directly from the public highway. The soil type is slightly heavier loam/clay with more impeded drainage than other parts of the property.
Tenure & Possession - All freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
The vendors reserve the right to hold a dispersal sale of machinery prior to completion.
Early entry will be permitted (if appropriate) for the purchaser(s) at their own risk and cost.
Services - Lot 1 – Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Lot 2 – Mains electricity and water.
Lot 3 – Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. LPG gas to 2 Castle Hill Cottages.
Lots 4, 5 and 6 – Water troughs are located in most fields, if sold separately from Lots 1 and 2, a right to water will be required.
It is understood that there is no charge for the water supply to all lots except Lot 6 due to a historical arrangement with the Local Authority. This is due to end in circa 10 years. No guarantee will be given to the purchaser(s) that this arrangement will continue for this period of time.
The drainage systems to all residential properties are functioning, but dated and we understand not compliant with current regulations. Any costs for upgrading the systems will be at the purchaser(s) expense.
Epc & Council Tax - White House Farmhouse – EPC Rating G – Band E
1 Castle Hill Cottages – EPC Rating G – Band C
2 Castle Hill Cottages – EPC Rating E – Band C
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including: rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies
and other rights and obligations, easements and quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
All lots immediately adjoin the public highway. Public footpaths and byways cross the property. Please refer to the sale plan.
Access to Lot 3 is over Lot 2 and a shared trackway (as shown hatched blue on the sale plan). Maintenance responsibility of this area will be shared between users.
Basic Payment Scheme - There are no BPS entitlements or delinked payments included in the sale.
Environmental Schemes - The land is not entered into any environmental schemes.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights - All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned and included.
Local Authority - Dorset Council,
Ingoing Valuation - In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser(s) will pay for any growing crops or acts of husbandry in accordance with CAAV costings. Cost of stores, including seeds, fertiliser, sprays and fuel will also be in addition. Any fodder remaining on the holding is to be purchased at market price. There will be no counter claim for dilapidations and no ingoing payments for RMV or exhausted manures.
Fixtures & Fittings - All other freestanding equipment and other equipment not
specifically mentioned in the details above is excluded from
the sale.
Designations - White House Farmhouse is Grade II listed.
Lots 1, 3 & 5 are within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, Lots 2 & 4 are partially affected.
Lot 1 Dungeon Hill is a Scheduled Monument being an Ancient Hill Fort.
Broad Alders Coppice (Lot 2) is designated as ancient and semi-natural woodland.
The property is within the Dorset National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Agents Notes - A boundary fence will be erected between the points A to B as shown on the sale plan by the vendors within 6 months from completion.
Health & Safety - Given the potential hazards of a working farm we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery.
Important Notice - Symonds & Sampson and their Clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds & Sampson have not tested any services, equipment
or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
What3words - LOT 1: ///lecturers.doted.payer
LOT 2: ///live.pupils.wisely
LOT 3: ///summer.scoping.expert
LOT 4: ///wide.scatters.cashier
LOT 5: ///stunt.bets.trams
LOT 6: ///wounds.sweetly.slopes
Viewing - Lots 1, 2 and 3 strictly by appointment with the vendors sole agent, Symonds & Sampson. Contact Will Wallis or Harriet Andrew on . Lots 4, 5 and 6 at any
time unaccompanied with a set of particulars to hand.
For Sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to six lots.
Introduction - White House Farm is a former dairy farm run latterly as a livestock holding. Set in a sought after rural area, the farm comprises a spacious farmhouse, in need of modernisation, a pair of semi-detached farm cottages and a substantial range of farm buildings which presents an opportunity for a range of uses, subject to planning permission. The farmyard, farm buildings and residential accommodation are set centrally to the holding.
The land totals 279.62 acres (113.16 hectares) of pastureland and woodland.
Situation - White House Farm enjoys a peaceful yet accessible position on the edge of the Blackmore Vale and mid-Dorset countryside. From the highest point of the farm on Dungeon Hill, there are commanding far-reaching panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
The rural setting is well connected, just 7 miles from the Abbey town of Sherborne and 10 miles from the County town of Dorchester, both of which offer a wide range of
everyday amenities and transport links. They also provide a good selection of shops, restaurants and highly regarded schools.
Road communications are good with easy access to the A37, A35 and A303. Mainline train stations are at Dorchester and Sherborne, providing regular services to Exeter, Salisbury and London Waterloo.
Lot 1 - White House Farmhouse & Land - The Grade II listed farmhouse has expansive well-laid out accommodation over two floors and provides a great opportunity to create a well-proportioned and spacious family home, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
To the front and rear are well-established shrubs and lawns with a useful outhouse in the confines of the garden, providing storage.
Surrounding the farmhouse is an excellent block of gently sloping to level productive pasture land with a small copse area to the south. The land is bounded by mature hedges and trees. The land at Lot 1 extends to 23.51 acres (9.51 hectares) in total.
Lot 2 - Farm Buildings, Pasture Land & Woodland - The farm buildings lie to the north of the B3164. They comprise a functional and adaptable range of predominantly traditional and some modern farm buildings, extending in total to about 1289 sq m. The traditional farm buildings are constructed of red brick under corrugated box profile/asbestos roofs. The modern buildings are constructed of steel/wooden frame under corrugated box profile asbestos roofs.
The Traditional buildings offer potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.
The land comprises a number of conveniently sized enclosures of gently sloping to sloping productive permanent pasture land that totals 133.69 acres (54.09 hectares). The centre of the holding is the ancient hill fort Dungeon Hill, which is a scheduled monument.
The soil is free-draining, being mainly shallow loam over chalk, with some parts slightly heavier and clayey over greensand. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows and features a number of dispersed copse areas, parkland mature trees, and two larger woods being Broad Alders and Breach Wood. The woodland comprises a mixture of mature broadleaf and coniferous trees extending in total to 38.70 acres (15.66 hectares). This provides an excellent haven for wildlife and sporting interests.
Lot 3 - 1 & 2 Castle Hill Cottages - A pair of attractive semi-detached cottages of brick construction under clay tiled roofs. Situated immediately adjacent to Lot 2 (the farm buildings), the cottages share a driveway and parking area. There is a yard with barn extending to about 303 sq m.
The cottages offer well-proportioned accommodation, comprising two bedrooms in one and three bedrooms in the other. Both cottages benefit from good-sized private gardens. The properties require a degree of modernisation and upgrading but provide an attractive investment opportunity, with potential for staff housing, extended family accommodation, or use as holiday lets, subject to necessary consents.
Lot 4 - Pasture Land (38.30 Ac) - A useful block of gently sloping to level south-west facing land. The land is immediately to the south of Lots 2 and 3 and to the north of Lot 1. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows and features some small copse areas with broadleaf trees. The property is accessed directly from the public highway.
Lot 5 - Pasture Land (16.68 Ac) - A single pasture field, accessed from Spring Grove Lane. The land is predominantly gently sloping and south-facing.
Lot 6 - Pasture Land (28.74 Ac) - A useful block of productive pasture land split into four conveniently sized enclosures. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows and accessed directly from the public highway. The soil type is slightly heavier loam/clay with more impeded drainage than other parts of the property.
Tenure & Possession - All freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
The vendors reserve the right to hold a dispersal sale of machinery prior to completion.
Early entry will be permitted (if appropriate) for the purchaser(s) at their own risk and cost.
Services - Lot 1 – Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Lot 2 – Mains electricity and water.
Lot 3 – Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. LPG gas to 2 Castle Hill Cottages.
Lots 4, 5 and 6 – Water troughs are located in most fields, if sold separately from Lots 1 and 2, a right to water will be required.
It is understood that there is no charge for the water supply to all lots except Lot 6 due to a historical arrangement with the Local Authority. This is due to end in circa 10 years. No guarantee will be given to the purchaser(s) that this arrangement will continue for this period of time.
The drainage systems to all residential properties are functioning, but dated and we understand not compliant with current regulations. Any costs for upgrading the systems will be at the purchaser(s) expense.
Epc & Council Tax - White House Farmhouse – EPC Rating G – Band E
1 Castle Hill Cottages – EPC Rating G – Band C
2 Castle Hill Cottages – EPC Rating E – Band C
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including: rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies
and other rights and obligations, easements and quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
All lots immediately adjoin the public highway. Public footpaths and byways cross the property. Please refer to the sale plan.
Access to Lot 3 is over Lot 2 and a shared trackway (as shown hatched blue on the sale plan). Maintenance responsibility of this area will be shared between users.
Basic Payment Scheme - There are no BPS entitlements or delinked payments included in the sale.
Environmental Schemes - The land is not entered into any environmental schemes.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights - All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned and included.
Local Authority - Dorset Council,
Ingoing Valuation - In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser(s) will pay for any growing crops or acts of husbandry in accordance with CAAV costings. Cost of stores, including seeds, fertiliser, sprays and fuel will also be in addition. Any fodder remaining on the holding is to be purchased at market price. There will be no counter claim for dilapidations and no ingoing payments for RMV or exhausted manures.
Fixtures & Fittings - All other freestanding equipment and other equipment not
specifically mentioned in the details above is excluded from
the sale.
Designations - White House Farmhouse is Grade II listed.
Lots 1, 3 & 5 are within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, Lots 2 & 4 are partially affected.
Lot 1 Dungeon Hill is a Scheduled Monument being an Ancient Hill Fort.
Broad Alders Coppice (Lot 2) is designated as ancient and semi-natural woodland.
The property is within the Dorset National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Agents Notes - A boundary fence will be erected between the points A to B as shown on the sale plan by the vendors within 6 months from completion.
Health & Safety - Given the potential hazards of a working farm we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery.
Important Notice - Symonds & Sampson and their Clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds & Sampson have not tested any services, equipment
or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
What3words - LOT 1: ///lecturers.doted.payer
LOT 2: ///live.pupils.wisely
LOT 3: ///summer.scoping.expert
LOT 4: ///wide.scatters.cashier
LOT 5: ///stunt.bets.trams
LOT 6: ///wounds.sweetly.slopes
Viewing - Lots 1, 2 and 3 strictly by appointment with the vendors sole agent, Symonds & Sampson. Contact Will Wallis or Harriet Andrew on . Lots 4, 5 and 6 at any
time unaccompanied with a set of particulars to hand.
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FINAL Particulars - White House Farm.pdf- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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