5 bedroom house

Springhead Farm lies in a superb location to the east of the village of Fontmell Magna. The property comprises a “hidden valley” with existing farmhouse and farm buildings. The farmhouse has been refurbished and provides comfortable accommodation of five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Planning Permission has been granted to build a substantial replacement country residence which will require the demolition of the existing house once occupied. The existing farmhouse is approached off the Fontmell Magna to Ashmore road and is sited to the south west of the site for the new dwelling. It will provide sufficient accommodation until the completion of the new house.

The new house
Planning permission was granted on the 03/09/2021 (P/VOC/2021/01579) for the erection of a new substantial family residence (circa 6,000sft), Dorset Barn, stables, American barn and change of use and conversion of part of the existing farm buildings to offices. The new residence will be sited in a spectacular location with views along the valley. The elevations will be constructed of Shaftesbury Greenstone with a brick and flint west elevation. The current design incorporates many features in keeping with traditional buildings in the area and will produce a stunning spacious home, but the specification can be changed if desired. The current design will provide 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, family room, drawing room, study, dining room, reception hall, rear hall and utility room. See floorplans for dimensions. To the south of the house will be a traditional style Dorset barn providing 2 garages and space for a horse box together with a stable block providing 4 loose boxes. This will create three sides of a courtyard giving the house a most attractive approach. The planning permission requires the majority of the modern existing farm buildings to be demolished allowing the current parkland to be extended which will provide a beautiful setting to the new farmhouse. The planning permission also provides for the erection of a new Agricultural barn to the south of the house which will provide extra storage capacity and be suitable for a variety of uses. In addition the existing traditional 2 storey brick Granary at the approach to the farm has been granted planning permission for B1 office use. There is potential to create a further dwelling in the Granary if desired, subject to necessary planning permissions. The permission provides the opportunity to create a new large principal farmhouse in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the flexibility of several outbuildings suitable for a variety of uses.

Springhead Farm occupies a tranquil idyllic location to the east of the village of Fontmell Magna. The village benefits from its own shop and public house. The A303 is just 10 miles to the north and provides excellent road links to the West Country and the east leading to the M3 and London. Train services from Tisbury (12 miles) to London Waterloo (1 hr 50 mins) and Gillingham (10 miles) to London Waterloo in approximately 2 hours. The larger centres of Bath, Salisbury and Southampton are all within easy reach. The regional airports at Bournemouth, Southampton and Bristol are all within an 1.5 hours’ drive away. The area is renowned for its excellent educational facilities, there are preparatory schools at Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hanford School and Hazelgrove. Public Schools at Sherborne, Bryanston, Millfield, Kings Bruton and Canford. Racing at Bath, Wincanton and Salisbury. Golf at Tollard Royal (Rushmore), Blandford and Sherborne. Sailing on the south coast at Poole, Lymington and Weymouth.

The land extends to approximately 27.71 acres (11.21 ha) and is divided into good sized fields with mostly mature hedgerows and stock proof fencing. The land is a combination of the Icknield, Blewbury and Carstens soil series’. The fields are predominantly clayey soils over chalk with flint in some areas. The land is within an Environmentally Sensitive Area and the majority of the land is included within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Further land available via separate negotiation.

Farm buildings
There is currently an extensive range of modern agricultural buildings. The planning permission provides for the demolition of these buildings and the erection of new outbuildings. The new buildings will provide an attractive and versatile range.

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