5 bedroom house

Extraordinary Rural Dorset residential farm with Large Brick farmhouse, outbuildings and separate cottage with own access currently producing 9600 per Annum, grass land with mature trees in all about 48 acres. Close to excellent Public Schooling and Communication links.

Hickory Lodge comprises of about 48 acres of grassland with lovely mature oak and poplar trees. Some of the most spectacular land in the country having previously been used as a golf course. The land lies either side of the farm house and farm buildings with gently undulating Dorset Pasture and spectacular views. No Onward Chain. Huge potential with this property.

To the side of the main farm house is a large enclosed room used as Kennels and Cattery which  is 28.5 x 7.2 metres fully insulted and with underfloor heating. Would be ideal to convert to Holiday lets or even offices STPP . There is a further covered area at the end of the kennels which is 10.2 x 7.2 metres. 

There is also a derelict stone building that was previously lived in with its own drive and access on a good size plot of land of 1 acre  that is available at an additional 35,000 pounds. Possible other uses  STPP.

Situation –

Just a short walk from the farm you will find yourself in the quaint village of Halstock with a village shop and hotel.

Yeovil 5 miles, Dorchester 18 miles, Taunton 31 miles.

Mainline train services from Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo taking 2 hours 25 mins.  

Education –

The south west is very well known for its high quality and abundant state and private schools in the local area including Sherborne School for Girls and Boys, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Leweston, Millfield. As well as All Saints and the Sherborne Abbey primary schools. Further details for independents can be found at isc.co.uk or by visiting familyinformationdirectory.dorsetforyou.gov.uk

Local Sporting and Recreational

There are plentiful walking, cycling and riding opportunities directly from the property into the surrounding countryside or on your own beautiful grass land. There are also sailing opportunities very close at South Bingham or you can get to the Dorset coast in 30 mins where plenty of water sports are available. Horse racing is also not far at Wincanton, Taunton, Salisbury and Bath.

Hickory Lodge Farm House

The Principal residence is a lovely brick House which was formerly a golf club house and was converted into a spacious residential house in 2014. Approached from a quiet country lane leading to Halstock, The five bedroom farm house is constructed of Bricks under a tile roof. This charming house benefits from a large open plan living area and plenty of natural light as well as huge bedrooms with own bathrooms and loads of storage. Part of the Upstairs is possible to use as a separate Annexe/Granny flat with living room, kitchen and a separate external staircase or you can open it up and keep it part of the main house.  All in all about 390 sq metres.

• Huge Open plan Kitchen / dining room
• Lounge room
• Boot / cloak room
• Office
• Pantry
• Utility room
• Principal bedroom Suite
• 4 further double bedrooms 3 with en-suites
• Boiler room
• Grand entrance hallway
• Separate downstairs toilet
• Huge store room

Holly Cottage

This exceptional cottage is presented immaculately with galley style kitchen and huge lounge / dining room as well as 2 large double bedrooms on the ground floor and store room / office then leading upstairs to a family bathroom and a further 2 bedrooms with lovely natural light throughout the cottage. All in all about 113 sq metres.

Garden and Grounds

As you enter the property you are approached with a huge area of hard standing which has

Planning approval granted for a Steel framed building 60 x 40 foot.  Coming further along to the Main farm house which overlooks a large lawned area with pond to the front with outside paved patio and to the other side is Holly cottage with its own separate enclosed patio approached from the other side of the main farmhouse with the boundary enclosed with advanced conifers.

Farm Buildings

There is a large workshop as well as an additional storage garage and an a further detached stable as well as some temporary buildings which can remain or be dismantled by the current owners.

Equestrian Facilities

There is a large 60 x 30 foot steel framed building which has stables and a tack room inside with easy access to get the horse box. 

Farm Land

The land extends to about 50 acres of gently rolling pasture Separated into separate paddocks with ditches and mature hedgerows and advanced specimen trees laid down to grassland currently used for horse grazing and is grade 3 pasture land.

High conservation and wildlife interest

Advanced specimen trees

Was previously used as a golf course so potential for Alternative uses STPP.  

Please quote  EB0242 when enquiring about this property