Maranoa Slepe Farm
Arne, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5BJ
Guide Price
£2,950,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Occupancy Condition
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Arable Land, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Shoreline, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Mar 2022
- Removed: Sep 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Occupancy Condition
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Arable Land, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Shoreline, Woodland
A farmhouse and barn in approximately 127 acres of pasture, occupying a unique position with breath-taking views to Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour.
Description
Built in 1982, the farmhouse is constructed of red brick under a clay tiled roof. Please note there is an Agricultural Occupancy Condition on the house. The principal rooms face directly south, making the most of the sun and the southerly views to Corfe Castle. The layout is adaptable with convenient access to kitchen, sitting room and study from the hallway. The sitting room enjoys a triple aspect, with two attached garden rooms taking in the best of the sun from dawn to dusk. The kitchen has a range of fitted units and an oil fired Aga. Some years ago an attached double garage was converted to provide a large integrated store room, which could readily provide an additional large reception room if required. At first floor level three double bedrooms and two bathrooms are all accessed off a central landing, with the principal bedroom enjoying a spectacular view of Poole Harbour. The gardens surround the farmhouse. They are principally laid to lawn with a number of beds and borders on the peripheral edges, and a copse at the southern end. The kitchen garden sits behind the garage. A separate double garage with two additional sheds complete the property.
The Farm
Maranoa Slepe Farm extends to circa 127 acres and is predominately well fenced permanent pasture, divided into manageable sized fields. A long tree-lined drive leads to the farmhouse and beyond it a small farm yard and barn. The farm has been run in hand since its purchase by the selling family in 1980. In recent years the grass has been grazed by dairy young stock and sheep in the summer months. Some years have seen a single cut of haylage and silage taken. The land is divided into two principal parcels. The main block lies to the south with the house and farm building at its centre. The northern parcel is accessed either via a vehicular access from the lane to the north or on foot via a causeway connecting it with the southern parcel.
Location
Maranoa Slepe Farm is situated on the Arne peninsula at the edge of Poole Harbour and about 4 miles from the ancient Saxon town of Wareham and the historic village of Corfe Castle.
Arne, often known as Dorset’s secret village, nestles in a stunning heathland peninsula that projects northwards from the Isle of Purbeck into Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world.
Within this tiny village is the delightful early 13th century church of St Nicholas and a handful of residential properties that stretch down to the shoreline at Shipstal Point.
Arne is in the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is the centre of the RSPB reserve with some 1,000 acres with a unique array of fauna and flora as well as being home to a large herd of Sika deer.
From the property there are spectacular walks and access through a protected woodland and along the harbour shoreline to Shipstal Point and Russel Quay, about ¾ mile from the property.
There are an excellent range of local amenities in the historic town of Wareham (4 miles) including a regular train service to London Waterloo (taking just over 2 hours).
The larger towns of Poole, Swanage, Bournemouth and Dorchester are within easy driving distance. Sporting facilities include nearby golf at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club and the Dorset Golf and Country Club.
Horse racing is available at Salisbury and Wincanton and sailing clubs at Ridge and Poole. There are an excellent range of schools in the area including Canford, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey and the Sherborne Schools together with state schools at Wareham and Poole and Parkstone Grammar School.
Square Footage: 2,036 sq ft
Acreage: 127 Acres
Directions
From the centre of Wareham, travel south towards Swanage, going across the causeway before entering the village of Stoborough. Proceed past the petrol station on your right and the Kings Arms public house on the left, take the immediate next left into Nutcrack Lane. Continue along this road for about 1½ miles, passing Soldiers Road on the right, and turn right at a the junction with the grass triangle, sign posted to Corfe Castle. Continue for about ½ mile and Maranoa Slepe Farm is seen on the left.
Additional Info
METHOD OF SALE: Maranoa Slepe Farm is offered for sale by private treaty, as a whole.
TENURE: The farm is freehold and is sold by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: The vendors will use their reasonable endeavours to transfer any entitlements, such as they are, to future payments under the Basic Payment Scheme to the purchaser.
GRANT SCHEMES: Historically the farm has been managed to enhance the flora and fauna with the support of a an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme, although this scheme has now ended.
TENANT RIGHT, HOLDOVER AND EARLY ENTRY: The vendor reserves the right to take one cut of hay from the land prior to the end of August 2022, and will require access to the land accordingly. This crop will be removed from the field after baling and will not be stored on the farm.
MINERAL, TIMBER AND SPORTING RIGHTS: As far as they are owned, these rights are included in the sale. Felled timber at the time of exchange of contracts is not included in the sale.
VAT: The property is not currently Opted to Tax for the purposes of VAT. Should any sale or any other part of the farm or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchase(s) in addition to the contract price.
SERVICES: The farm benefits from mains water, single phase electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating & Aga.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES: Dorset Council Purbeck, Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP Tel
COUNCIL TAX BANDING: Farmhouse - Band F
RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS: The property benefits from a pedestrian right of way across the causeway between the points marked AB on the sale plan, and a vehicular right of way along the track between points marked CD on the sale plan. RSPB have access to the northern parcel of land to attend to the ditches. Maintenance contributions are payable to the RSPB. There are no footpaths or public rights of way on the farm. An underground oil pipeline run across the southern part of the farm. This is not in evidence on the surface and does not affect the land or its use.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Carpets, ornamental and wall lights not excluded from sale. Curtains, garden ornaments, garden furniture, stone troughs and plant pots are specifically excluded from the sale of the freehold property.
DESIGNATIONS & RESTRICTIONS: The farm is surrounded by an RSPB reservation and National Trust land. The farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Given the potential hazards of a working rural farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your own inspection.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
POSTCODE: Please note when using online mapping services, postcode BH20 5BN will show the location of the property more accurately.
WHAT3WORDS: ///goat.spot.birds
Marketed by: Savills, Wimborne
Description
Built in 1982, the farmhouse is constructed of red brick under a clay tiled roof. Please note there is an Agricultural Occupancy Condition on the house. The principal rooms face directly south, making the most of the sun and the southerly views to Corfe Castle. The layout is adaptable with convenient access to kitchen, sitting room and study from the hallway. The sitting room enjoys a triple aspect, with two attached garden rooms taking in the best of the sun from dawn to dusk. The kitchen has a range of fitted units and an oil fired Aga. Some years ago an attached double garage was converted to provide a large integrated store room, which could readily provide an additional large reception room if required. At first floor level three double bedrooms and two bathrooms are all accessed off a central landing, with the principal bedroom enjoying a spectacular view of Poole Harbour. The gardens surround the farmhouse. They are principally laid to lawn with a number of beds and borders on the peripheral edges, and a copse at the southern end. The kitchen garden sits behind the garage. A separate double garage with two additional sheds complete the property.
The Farm
Maranoa Slepe Farm extends to circa 127 acres and is predominately well fenced permanent pasture, divided into manageable sized fields. A long tree-lined drive leads to the farmhouse and beyond it a small farm yard and barn. The farm has been run in hand since its purchase by the selling family in 1980. In recent years the grass has been grazed by dairy young stock and sheep in the summer months. Some years have seen a single cut of haylage and silage taken. The land is divided into two principal parcels. The main block lies to the south with the house and farm building at its centre. The northern parcel is accessed either via a vehicular access from the lane to the north or on foot via a causeway connecting it with the southern parcel.
Location
Maranoa Slepe Farm is situated on the Arne peninsula at the edge of Poole Harbour and about 4 miles from the ancient Saxon town of Wareham and the historic village of Corfe Castle.
Arne, often known as Dorset’s secret village, nestles in a stunning heathland peninsula that projects northwards from the Isle of Purbeck into Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world.
Within this tiny village is the delightful early 13th century church of St Nicholas and a handful of residential properties that stretch down to the shoreline at Shipstal Point.
Arne is in the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is the centre of the RSPB reserve with some 1,000 acres with a unique array of fauna and flora as well as being home to a large herd of Sika deer.
From the property there are spectacular walks and access through a protected woodland and along the harbour shoreline to Shipstal Point and Russel Quay, about ¾ mile from the property.
There are an excellent range of local amenities in the historic town of Wareham (4 miles) including a regular train service to London Waterloo (taking just over 2 hours).
The larger towns of Poole, Swanage, Bournemouth and Dorchester are within easy driving distance. Sporting facilities include nearby golf at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club and the Dorset Golf and Country Club.
Horse racing is available at Salisbury and Wincanton and sailing clubs at Ridge and Poole. There are an excellent range of schools in the area including Canford, Bryanston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey and the Sherborne Schools together with state schools at Wareham and Poole and Parkstone Grammar School.
Square Footage: 2,036 sq ft
Acreage: 127 Acres
Directions
From the centre of Wareham, travel south towards Swanage, going across the causeway before entering the village of Stoborough. Proceed past the petrol station on your right and the Kings Arms public house on the left, take the immediate next left into Nutcrack Lane. Continue along this road for about 1½ miles, passing Soldiers Road on the right, and turn right at a the junction with the grass triangle, sign posted to Corfe Castle. Continue for about ½ mile and Maranoa Slepe Farm is seen on the left.
Additional Info
METHOD OF SALE: Maranoa Slepe Farm is offered for sale by private treaty, as a whole.
TENURE: The farm is freehold and is sold by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: The vendors will use their reasonable endeavours to transfer any entitlements, such as they are, to future payments under the Basic Payment Scheme to the purchaser.
GRANT SCHEMES: Historically the farm has been managed to enhance the flora and fauna with the support of a an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme, although this scheme has now ended.
TENANT RIGHT, HOLDOVER AND EARLY ENTRY: The vendor reserves the right to take one cut of hay from the land prior to the end of August 2022, and will require access to the land accordingly. This crop will be removed from the field after baling and will not be stored on the farm.
MINERAL, TIMBER AND SPORTING RIGHTS: As far as they are owned, these rights are included in the sale. Felled timber at the time of exchange of contracts is not included in the sale.
VAT: The property is not currently Opted to Tax for the purposes of VAT. Should any sale or any other part of the farm or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchase(s) in addition to the contract price.
SERVICES: The farm benefits from mains water, single phase electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating & Aga.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES: Dorset Council Purbeck, Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP Tel
COUNCIL TAX BANDING: Farmhouse - Band F
RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS: The property benefits from a pedestrian right of way across the causeway between the points marked AB on the sale plan, and a vehicular right of way along the track between points marked CD on the sale plan. RSPB have access to the northern parcel of land to attend to the ditches. Maintenance contributions are payable to the RSPB. There are no footpaths or public rights of way on the farm. An underground oil pipeline run across the southern part of the farm. This is not in evidence on the surface and does not affect the land or its use.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Carpets, ornamental and wall lights not excluded from sale. Curtains, garden ornaments, garden furniture, stone troughs and plant pots are specifically excluded from the sale of the freehold property.
DESIGNATIONS & RESTRICTIONS: The farm is surrounded by an RSPB reservation and National Trust land. The farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Given the potential hazards of a working rural farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your own inspection.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
POSTCODE: Please note when using online mapping services, postcode BH20 5BN will show the location of the property more accurately.
WHAT3WORDS: ///goat.spot.birds
Marketed by: Savills, Wimborne
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.