Benville Lane, Corscombe, Dorchester, DT2

An exceptional Grade II listed family home with five beautiful bedrooms, 6.4 acres of pastureland, and the possibility of acquiring further land by separate negotiation.

THE PROPERTY
First glimpses of this wonderful mid-17th century property are most impressive, with its hugely attractive Ham stone facade under a pitched and newly thatched roof. The property is ideally located on the edge of the most picturesque hamlet of Benville, and commands fantastic views of some of West Dorset's finest unspoilt countryside.
The property is approached via a country lane with a recently gravelled driveway offering plenty of space for cars and farm vehicles. On first entering the property there is a real sense of charm and space with perfectly presented accommodation to suit most families' needs but also offering huge flexibility. Justifiably Grade II listed of historical and architectural importance, this property is totally untainted by inappropriate modernisation but perfectly proportioned throughout. There are many rooms in the property worth a special mention, including the very good-sized family kitchen with plenty of room for a kitchen/breakfast table, wonderful large flagstone flooring and incorporating a number of very attractive wall and base units, an Aga (blue), separate drinks fridge and views over the delightful garden and grounds. Alongside the kitchen which is easily accessed to the side of the house is a utility area and large pantry and store. There is also a good-sized room currently used as a boot/tack room but would also make a good playroom or TV/snug room with a cloakroom alongside.
One of the most fabulous rooms in this house is the superb dining room, with wooden flooring and a very attractive wooden fireplace and open fire, and sash windows with original shutters. This room is quite simply 'as good as it gets' and offers dual aspect with southerly and easterly views.
Also on the ground floor and to the front of the property are two further reception rooms and a hall (with flagstone flooring.) One of these rooms is currently used as a TV/snug room, and the other as a more formal and perfectly proportioned drawing room with a lovely ornate fireplace and open fire.
The bedrooms are situated on the first floor, which again offers huge flexibility to suit most families' needs with a children's/guest wing accessed via a separate staircase. The principal wing includes three beautiful bedrooms including two large bedrooms, one with an adjoining Jack & Jill bathroom and the other serviced by a separate bathroom. The third bedroom is currently used as a study but could also be used as a further double bedroom.
Currently partitioned off by a glass panelled door, the guest/children's wing offers two more fantastic bedrooms again both of which have lovely views, a family bathroom and a half landing which is currently used as a TV/play area and accessed by a separate wooden staircase.
All in all, this is a truly magnificent house with perfect proportions and offers a huge amount of flexibility.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The property is surrounded by a pretty garden, two orchards and to the side of the property is a more formal walled garden with a lawned area and herbaceous borders, an ideal place for al fresco dining or croquet on a nice summers evening. Beyond this garden is a large kitchen garden with a large number of raised beds, and a further small orchard.
There are five stables and a tack room, a stable yard and hay store. There is also an outdoor swimming pool which enjoys magnificent views. There is a 6.4 acre paddock and riding school which belongs to the property, and also immediately to the rear of the property a 7 acre paddock which the current owners have enjoyed a grazing arrangement for. This paddock may be available by separate negotiation.
This property is a true utopia for animals and children with the possibility of acquiring more land if required.

LOCATION
The small hamlet of Benville comprises a dozen or so houses and cottages and is conveniently situated in the beautiful Dorset countryside. The village of Corscombe is 3.6 miles away, with amenities including the popular Fox Inn public house and thriving village hall. Just 2.1 miles away lies the larger village of Evershot, with an active community which includes a village shop, bakery, the popular Acorn Inn, Summer Lodge country house hotel and a primary school. Beaminster is an attractive and popular town offering many facilities including a good range of shops, churches, post office, library, two schools, health centres, other professional services and social and sporting facilities and is approximately 4.5 miles to the south west of the property. The larger towns of Crewkerne, Dorchester and Yeovil are within easy distance and offer a large range of facilities including mainline rail stations to London Waterloo.