Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Enchanting listed Grade II edge of village property set within gardens and grounds extending to about 5.57 acres.

Description

Beaulieu Wood Mill is listed Grade II and likely to date back to the 18th century with 19th century additions. This charming house has part stone, part white rendered elevations under a thatched roof and sits within a glorious rural plot. The house has characterful accommodation over two floors and original period features including a thatched roof, exposed timbers and fireplaces. A spacious entrance hall leads into a reception room, currently for dining, adjacent to which is the sitting room, featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner. Beyond the sitting room is a cosy study. At the heart of the house is the spacious kitchen diner, well-equipped with a range of modern base and wall units and a four-oven electric Aga. French doors open onto a paved terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen are the utility room, cloakroom and pantry. A small lobby off the kitchen leads to an additional family room or fifth bedroom with access to a bathroom and a secondary staircase leads to bedroom two. On the first floor is a principal bedroom with en suite, two further bedrooms (totalling four) and a family bathroom.

Outside
Set within 5.57 acres of mature gardens and paddocks, this delightful rural property enjoys a private setting at the top of a drive, where there is access to parking for multiple cars. The gardens wrap around the property and are predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and well-stocked shrub borders providing interest and colour. A southerly facing terrace adjacent to the property provides the perfect space for outdoor dining. For equestrian enthusiasts or those hankering after a country smallholding, the property provides excellent facilities, including a timber stable block and store rooms, three paddocks, each with access to water.

Agents note
Buyers should be aware that there is a footpath crossing the property.

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.

Location

Beaulieu Wood Mill is situated about 2 miles from the thriving village of Buckland Newton which lies at the head of the Piddle Valley and is surrounded by glorious countryside, much of which is designated a National Landscape.

This popular village has an excellent range of facilities including a well used village store, a first school, a fine parish church, village hall, playing field and the Gaggle of Geese public house.

Buckland Newton lies between the pretty Abbey town of Sherborne and the County town of Dorchester, both of which have a further excellent range of amenities including mainline railway links to London Waterloo.

The area is renowned for its sporting and leisure pursuits which include golf at Dorchester Came Down and Sherborne golf clubs, racing at Wincanton, Taunton, Salisbury, Bath and Exeter, riding and walking in the glorious surrounding countryside and sailing, walking and water sports along Dorset’s Jurassic coast, a designated World Heritage site.

This area is particularly well served with independent schooling including Bryanston, Milton Abbey, Canford, Clayesmore, Leweston and the Sherborne Schools. Preparatory schools in Sherborne and Dorchester. State schooling in Sturminster Newton, Dorchester and Sherborne.

Square Footage: 2,842 sq ft


Acreage: 5.57 Acres

Directions

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From Dorchester head north on the B3143 and into Buckland Newton. Continue through the village passing the village shop on the right hand side. At the T-junction turn right. Proceed for about 1 mile turning right signposted to Mappowder. Continue for about ½ mile passing a farm on the right hand side and Beaulieu Wood Mill is the first house on the left hand side around the bend.