Blandford Road, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11

AN APPEALING PERIOD HOUSE AND GARDEN CLEVERLY EXTENDED AND ADAPTED TO MODERN FAMILY LIFE

Prominently situated in the older part of the village, Hollies is a substantial and very appealing period house dating from the mid 18th century that has been home to our client’s family for over 50 years. Behind the charming period frontage sits a thoughtfully extended and modernised house of over 3,000 sq/ft that is perfectly adapted to busy family life. At the heart of the house is a large kitchen/family room wiht Aga beyond which there are three reception rooms including a formal drawing room and sitting room, both with inglenook fireplaces, plus a study and a conservatiory. A large boot room, utility area and a cloakroom complete the ground floor and upstairs there six bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. Simply but attractively presented throughout Hollies offers a perfect mix of period character with practical functionality and has been very well maintained. The thatched part of the house (about 60%) was extensively re-roofed in 2016 and the property also benefits from oil fired heating (mains gas connection available nearby) and mains drainage (no septic tank) all of which go to make Hollies an outstanding family home in a popular village setting.

Set back from the road behind a high stone wall and tall double gates the day to day approach to Hollies is now at the back, off Hine Town Lane. The first part of the gravel drive is owned and shared with three new neighbours, and off that double gates open into the large private gardens which extends to nearly half an acre. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature borders surrounded by high hedges and some fine specimen trees and shrubs. From the gate the drive crosses the garden to a double bay carport on one side and on the other side a gravel parking and turning area in front of a double garage with an attic and another carport.

Hollies is situated close to the centre of Shillingstone, a thriving and sought after village with a Co-Op convenience store, petrol station, pub (The Old Ox), primary school and sports ground with a visiting post office in the church centre. The local doctor’s surgery is nearby in Child Okeford and just along the road in Sturminster Newton other local amenities include The Exchange a popular venue and the renowned Harts of Stur kitchen and hardware store. For a wider range of amenities, it is only a short drive to historic Blandford Forum with its busy market square, M&S food hall, Lidl and Tesco superstores. Access onto the Dorset Trailway makes it easy to enjoy walking and cycling in the lovely surrounding countryside, and the area has many other opportunities for sport and recreation. The coast at Poole Harbour, Studland Bay and along Dorsets renowned Jurassic Coastline are an easy drive to the south, Gillingham is the nearest train station (London Waterloo about 2 hours) and the A303 is about 20 miles to the north bringing London within reasonable driving distance via the M3. This part of Dorset has also become sought after because of the wide selection of independent schools in the area including Bryanston, Sherborne, Clayesmore and Milton Abbey as well as Port Regis, Sandroyd and Hanford prep schools.

Property information
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired heating. Mains gas connection available nearby.
Broadband and Mobile: Excellent broadband (FFTP) and moderate mobile coverage. For more information on both go to:
Covenants and Easements: Please seek specific advice from a solicitor.
EPC: Band tbc (potentially ?)
Local Authorities: Dorset Council. /
Council Tax: Band F. Charge for 2026/27 £3,921.06
Agents Note: The first part of the gravel drive (up to the gate) belongs to Hollies but is shared with three new properties built in 2024 who contribute to maintenance in equal parts.