Farnham, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

Charming Grade II listed thatched cottage in this highly sought after Dorset village.

Description

A most attractive Grade II listed character cottage having appealing elevations of whitened render and brick under a thatched and partly tiled roof. The cottage has been well maintained but would now benefit from some sympathetic modernisation and refurbishment. There is huge potential for a buyer to improve and personalise the cottage to their own style, budget and timescale.

The front door opens into the sitting room which has a brick inglenook fireplace with log burner and former bread oven. There is a separate dining room with a door leading through to the kitchen. This is fitted with a range of floor and wall units, a breakfast area with window overlooking the garden, and a door to the driveway. Leading off is a utility area with storage and a cloakroom/ shower room with corner shower cubicle, basin and WC.

From the sitting room the staircase leads up to the first floor landing with linen cupboard. There are two double bedrooms, the main having built in wardrobes, and a bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC

Outside
The cottage is side on to the village lane, with a five bar gate opening into a shingle driveway with parking for several cars. The front garden is enclosed by established heading. The secluded rear garden is of a good size and enjoys a westerly aspect. It is mostly lawned, with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs providing interest and colour. At the rear of the cottage is an integral garden store.

Location

59 Farnham enjoys an excellent location in this quiet and sought after Dorset village, just along the lane from the highly regarded pub & restaurant, The Museum Inn, and around the corner from the pretty 12th century church.

Picturesque Farnham lies within the beautiful countryside of the Cranborne Chase, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The market towns of Blandford Forum and Wimborne Minster, both offering excellent amenities, are approximately 8 and 12 miles away respectively, and the cathedral city of Salisbury is approximately 18 miles.

Blandford has several major supermarkets and an M&S Food store, and Wimborne has a branch of Waitrose.

Beaches at Bournemouth and Poole are approx. 25 miles and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coasts starts at Studland Beach beyond Wareham.

Trains to London Waterloo run from Tisbury station, 12.7 miles away.

First, middle and secondary schools are in Sixpenny Handley, Cranborne and Wimborne respectively, and highly regarded independent schools in the wider area include Bryanston, Sandroyd, Clayesmore, Dumpton and Canford.

Sporting amenities in the wider area include golf at Rushmore and Remedy Oak, and great riding, cycling and walking in the New Forest National Park east of Fordingbridge.

Square Footage: 1,151 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 125 years remaining.


Directions

From Blandford - take the A354 Salisbury road for about 6 miles, then turn left signposted to Farnham/Tollard Royal. Follow this road for about 1.5 miles, and then turn left at the signpost into the village of Farnham. Drive past The Museum Inn and 59 Farnham is about 200m along on the left.

From Wimborne – take the B3078 travelling north. After about 6 miles, turn left at the Horton Inn and follow this road for about 4.5 miles to the next crossroads. Go straight across and follow this road for about 1.5 miles, then turn left at the signpost into the village of Farnham. Drive past The Museum Inn and 59 Farnham is about 200m along on the left.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band E

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage via a septic tank. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances has not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed that they were all in working order.

Agent’s Note
The owners are not able to confirm that the septic tank is compliant with current legislation. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own investigations and reflect this in any offers they make.

Tenure – Leasehold
The cottage will be sold with the benefit of a new 125 year lease, with a Ground Rent of £150 per annum.