Church Lane, Buckland Ripers, Weymouth

An attached stylish grade II listed Georgian property which has undergone extensive refurbishment while retaining original features and character, set in delightful gardens of 2.07 acres.

The History - The Manor sits in the tranquil and secluded hamlet of Buckland Ripers. It is a comfortable and proportionally balanced Grade II listed family home with extensive landscaped grounds and a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book. Records show that the Frampton family, major Dorset landowners, owned the house from the fourteenth century until the 1700s and in the 19th century a member of the Churchill family resided there, denoted by their ‘lion rampant’ family crest above the main entrance. The Manor later served as a hospital for wounded and sick Commonwealth soldiers following the First World War. The house, which is spread over four floors, has been devotedly restored by the current custodians to provide modern facilities while carefully preserving its historical hallmarks, and new stewards are now sought for this elegant residence.

The Property - The unique character of the house is displayed in an interior featuring beamed ceilings, generous reception rooms and a spacious welcoming farmhouse-style kitchen with oil stove. A wide and comfortable staircase leads to a landing that meanders giving access to bedrooms and bathrooms including a master bedroom suite. The house has been renovated throughout and is well insulated, while retaining key characteristics such as feature fireplaces, cast-iron windows and secret passages.

Accommodation - Entering from the porch through the front door, a spacious hallway welcomes you to a home which is perfect for entertaining. Moving ahead into the dual aspect living room there are floor to ceiling French windows leading to the main patio and a woodburning stove. Next door, the large dining room has illuminated glass-fronted cupboards, a window seat close to the open fire and a small porch also gives access to the patio. The dual aspect kitchen again has floor to ceiling French windows leading to the main patio. It contains a large range of bespoke handmade oak units with granite worktops, a Belfast sink, a Heritage dual oil cooker and boiler, and space for a large dining table. There is a separate walk-in larder between the study and the small kitchen/utility, which has matching oak units. Steps from the study lead to the cellar, which has traditional wine bins and a door leading to the rear of the property. Completing the ground floor is a guest cloakroom containing one of the earliest sinks to be manufactured in England and a large walk-in coat cupboard created from the previous bread ovens.

On the first floor are three double bedrooms all with feature fireplaces and shuttered windows overlooking the lawns, two bathrooms and an en-suite WC. Stairs lead to the ‘little attic’ bedroom at one end of the corridor and the ‘large attic’ suite at the other. This suite comprises a double bedroom, rainfall shower room and lounge with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings.

Outside - The grounds of more than two acres, bounded on one side by a tributary of the River Wey, have a variety of mature trees including oak, ash and a magnificent copper beach, as well as various fruit trees. The garden is landscaped to provide stepped lawns, sun terraces, extensive colourful flower beds, a vegetable garden with a newly constructed potting shed and a pond with jetty. The tranquil setting is a haven for wildlife.

A large terrace with ornamental pond overlooking the lawns is perfect for entertaining and has steps leading to the newly astro-turfed (2023) all weather tennis court. The house has private access to the churchyard through a wrought iron gate, and a separate gate leads to a footpath from which views of the Jurassic coast can be glimpsed within 5 minutes’ walk, as well as Hardy’s Monument on the South Dorset Ridgeway. The coast can be reached on foot within 45-minutes. There is a walled garden of approx.1000m2 (0.25 acre), from which underground ducting runs to the house to facilitate water and/or electric cabling for an array of solar panels (planning permission granted).

The front garden provides parking for multiple cars and has a large double garage/workshop.

Outbuildings include a large potting shed, garden store, wood store, an obsolete gardener's shed and outdoor WC.

Livery is available in the village.

Ancillary Accommodation - Ancillary Buildings Total: 58m2/624 sq. ft

Garage
Potting Shed
Garden Store

Situation - The rural retreat of Buckland Ripers is conveniently located for easy access to the popular resort of Weymouth with its extensive range of dining, leisure facilities and shopping, including two major supermarkets just eight minutes' drive away. Upwey and Weymouth railway stations offer direct services to London, and it is 8 miles to the county town of Dorchester.

Directions - What3words///masterpiece.dined.carbon

Services - Mains electricity and water.
Oil fired central heating.
Septic tank shared with two neighbouring properties.

Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (

Material Information - Local Authority:
Dorset Council

Council Tax Band G

Agents Note:
The neighbouring property has a flying freehold above the study and basement of The Manor and benefits from a right of way to their French window where they are permitted to park one domestic vehicle. We are informed by the seller that the septic tank does not comply with current regulations and will require upgrading.

Our clients have provided the content of this brochure, including the text, imagery and plans. They have also advised that the property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.