Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Superb detached country house with mature gardens and paddock, in all extending to about 5.72 acres.

Description

Sundown is thought to have been built in 1962 and is located in an attractive, elevated location. The house has brick elevations under a tiled roof and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. The front door opens to a spacious hall from with a staircase to the first floor and access to a spacious sitting room with lovely views over the garden and countryside beyond. Adjacent to this is the dining room, beyond which is a spacious conservatory. A well fitted kitchen is located at the rear of the property and provides space for a table and a useful larder. A utility room, boot room and wc complete the ground floor. Upstairs is a good size principal bedroom with en suite shower, four further double bedrooms, a single bedroom, family bathroom and a landing space that is currently used as a study.

Outside
The house is approached from the private lane via a private drive which sweeps round to the rear of the house and provides ample parking and access to the front door and a double garage. A lawn rises from here to the rear of the plot and wraps around to the east. On the eastern flank of the house is an outdoor swimming pool enclosed by an attractive stone wall. Beyond that is a paddock and stable. To the south is a level lawn with terrace outside the conservatory. A grass bank drops away to a lower lawn with some fine specimen trees, enclosed by a tall Beech Hedge. Beyond is a paddock, bordered by a mature tree screen. On the Western boundary is a charming old building, understood to be the old Scout hall.

Location

Broadmayne is a vibrant village with a primary school, village shop, The Black Dog public house, village hall and the fine St Martin parish church.

The National Trust’s Ringstead Bay is just 4 miles and has an unspoilt beach, surrounded by farmland and dramatic cliffs and the Bay is popular for swimming, windsurfers and kitesurfers.

It is possible to walk to Ringstead Bay via footpaths which is about 3 miles.

The area is well known for its sporting and leisure pursuits which include golf at Dorchester Came Down, Yeovil, Folke and Sherborne golf clubs.

Sailing and water sports all along the Dorset coast, with marinas at Weymouth and Poole (Weymouth being home to the National Sailing Academy).

There is riding and walking in the surrounding countryside. The Dorset coastline is recognised as a World Heritage site and Weymouth is close by with its Georgian seafront and beautiful beach.

The county town of Dorchester is about 6.5 miles and provides an excellent range of facilities including shops, restaurants and pubs, several supermarkets including a large and a small Waitrose.

The recently developed brewery, known as Brewery Square, provides a popular Plaza, Odeon Cinema and restaurants including Cote Brasserie and Waggamamas.

On Wednesdays there is a weekly market. Dorchester has a direct service to London Waterloo. Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter and Bristol Airports are all easily accessible offering connections around the UK, Europe and to other destinations.

Education
There are good schools in the area both state and private. State primary school in the village, Dorchester Middle School, Thomas Hardye School. The county is well served by private schools too, with preparatory schools at Sunninghill school in Dorchester, Sherborne, Sandroyd, Perrott Hill. Senior schools include Sherborne School for boys; Sherborne School for girls, Leweston, Bryanston, Canford, and Milton Abbey.

Square Footage: 3,196 sq ft


Acreage: 5.72 Acres

Directions

From Dorchester head East on the A352 towards Wareham. Proceed through Broadmayne village, passing The Black Dog public house on the right hand side. The track to Sundown is about 200 yards on the left. Proceed up the track and the driveway to Sundown is on the right hand side after about 200 yards.

Additional Info

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order