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Kings Wood Farm, between Shaftesbury and Gillingham
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
3,230 sq ft
300 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- A superb new eco-home of c.300 sq. m. (3,230 sq. ft.)
- 5 double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms
- Striking Dutch barn design with vaulted ceilings and open-plan living spaces
- Large kitchen / dining / living room (10m x 8m), study and separate TV room
- Generous private garden with far-reaching views
- Exclusive development of 8 houses set in 11 acres
- Just a short drive from the beautiful market town of Shaftesbury, and Gillingham Station
- Exceptional energy efficiency – solar park, air source heat pump & full underfloor heating
Description
The Dutch Barn (Plot 5), Kings Wood Farm, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QR
The Dutch Barn is a striking new home that blends traditional rural character with cutting-edge sustainable design. Set within Kings Wood Farm, an exclusive development of eight houses in 11 acres of beautiful countryside, this property offers generous private gardens, far-reaching views, and a truly exceptional lifestyle.
The house provides around 300 sq. m. of accommodation with a superb 10m x 8m open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, together with a study and TV room. There are five double bedrooms, each with its own en suite.
Sustainability is at the core of the design, with every detail considered to reduce running costs and environmental impact. The home has a share in a 240 kW solar park, along with an air-source heat pump, making this one of the most energy-efficient homes to run available. There is also full underfloor heating and a high-performance construction using reclaimed and natural materials. Available off-plan, the house allows the purchaser to select kitchens, bathrooms, finishes and landscaping to create a truly individual home.
Accommodation
The Dutch Barn has been designed to combine the character of a traditional rural building with the very best in modern, sustainable living. The distinctive gambrel roof and clean lines give the house a striking presence, while extensive glazing ensures the interiors are filled with light and connected to the landscape.
The accommodation extends to around 300 sq. m. and centres on a magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and living room measuring 10m x 8m with a vaulted ceiling and sliding doors opening to the garden. A separate TV room and study provide further reception space and flexibility.
There are five generous bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom. The layout is adaptable, and partitions and sliding doors allow the spaces to be tailored for family living, entertaining, or working from home.
Kings Wood Farm is an exclusive development of eight houses, each enjoying a generous private garden within a total of 11 acres.
The Dutch Barn has decking and outdoor living areas opening directly from the main living space, with uninterrupted views across open oak wood countryside towards Shaftesbury.
The property is available as an off-plan purchase, with the opportunity to choose kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, tiles, paints and landscaping within a generous allowance. There are also significant Stamp Duty savings by purchasing at this early stage.
Services
The property has been built using a “fabric first” approach to ensure durability, energy efficiency, and comfort.
Solar power: The house has the benefit of a share in a private 240 kW solar park (approx. 35 kWp per house – far exceeding the average domestic system). This is designed to provide enough energy to power the home and electric vehicles at minimal cost.
Heating: An air source heat pump supplies 100% underfloor heating throughout, designed to run at low temperatures for optimum efficiency.
Construction: Cavity wall built with high levels of PIR insulation, concrete floors and high-performance glazing – providing excellent thermal mass, sound insulation and year-round comfort.
Materials: Sustainably sourced or reclaimed timbers, including Douglas Fir, Siberian Larch and oak, are used throughout, ensuring longevity and character.
About the area
The Dutch Barn lies in a beautiful rural setting with far-reaching views, yet is exceptionally well placed for local amenities and communications.
Situated between the historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury and the thriving market town of Gillingham, this location offers an exceptional blend of accessibility, heritage and countryside living. Shaftesbury is renowned for its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and picturesque streets, centred around the iconic Gold Hill.
Whilst Gillingham provides excellent day-to-day amenities, including a Waitrose, independent retailers, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, a leisure centre and a well-connected mainline railway station with regular services to London Waterloo in under two hours.
The nearby A303 also provides convenient road access to London and the South West, making the area particularly attractive to commuters and second-home buyers alike.
The area is exceptionally well served by schooling. Gillingham School is highly regarded, whilst an outstanding selection of independent schools lies within easy reach, including Port Regis, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Sherborne School and Sherborne Girls. Combined with the surrounding rolling Blackmore Vale countryside, excellent walking and riding opportunities, and the cultural attractions of nearby Shaftesbury, this is a location that perfectly balances rural tranquillity with modern convenience.
The area has close ties to the royal hunting grounds of King's Wood, which once extended over a large area of countryside here, making the development aptly named. The town has grown steadily but retains an attractive character with older buildings interspersed with newer developments, all set against the backdrop of the Blackmore Vale.
The surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, while nearby attractions such as Stourhead and The Newt in Somerset add to the appeal.
Important Notes
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Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.
We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
Property Details
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.
Viewings
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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW
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Affordability
Monthly repayments£7,272
Property: £ 1,450,000
Deposit: £ 145,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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