Little Haydon Farm

Built in 2013 in a stone construction, this superbly proportioned family home has been designed to incorporate plenty of open space with large hallways, and landings giving great light and space as well as a very welcoming feel. The owners have used antique and reclaimed materials through for the fireplaces and doors, giving a traditional and homely atmosphere to this delightful family home The internal finish is exceptional and strikes the ideal balance of practicality with aesthetics. First impressions are superb, arriving at the head of the long drive to the striking south façade and central front door.

The entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the house, a generous, open and welcoming room with a fantastic open fireplace and cantivered staircase. From the entrance hall, the principal reception rooms are accessed. The drawing room is an elegant entertaining room, with an open fire, south facing sash windows and bi-folding doors leading to the garden. A door leads to the wonderful orangery, perfect for enjoying the views over the garden.

The kitchen and breakfast room form the heart of the home and is ideal for families. There is a large dining area with bi-fold doors leading to the extensive decked west facing terrace, positioned to take advantage of the magnificent views. The kitchen is fully fitted with ample space for cooking and preparation, lots of storage and an AGA. From the kitchen, double doors lead to a sitting room creating a semi-open plan feel. This is a wonderful room for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings and features another open fire, wooden floors and sash windows. Also on the ground floor is a home office/study ideal for those working from home, a utility room and cloakroom.

The beautifully designed cantilevered staircase leads to a galleried landing on the first floor overlooking the entrance hall. The bedrooms are all accessed from here, and the views from this floor are some of the finest in the house. The bedrooms are all of excellent proportions and all have en suite facilities. The principal bedroom is of particular note, with magnificent views and an elegant en suite. There are four further bedrooms and a staircase leads to an attic space above, which could be converted to further accommodation if required and subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents.

Secondary accommodation is provided in the annexe, which is ideal for additional guests or a dependent relative. The accommodation is all on one level and consists of an open plan kitchen and living room, bedroom, shower room and additional reception room. The annexe is close enough to the main house to be convenient for guests or relatives, and far enough away to remain private.

The house is complemented by a number of outbuildings, cementing the considerable lifestyle benefits of Little Haydon Farm. There are eight former stables, a log store, hay barn and former pigsty. A large agricultural barn offers huge potential for somebody, and is ideal for those buyers who are looking for a project, subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents. Unusually for a new house, the gardens and grounds are mature and established, ensuring optimum privacy. The views to the south and west are outstanding and the large decked terrace provides the ideal space for summer entertaining. The immediate gardens are mainly laid to lawn and beyond this are the paddocks. The entire property is a haven for wildlife and incredibly peaceful. The grounds extend to about 32 acres.

Little Haydon Farm is situated in a private position at the end of a long drive with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The property offers the rare combination of an idyllic rural setting with accessibility to local amenities and transport links. Sturminster Newton is about 2.5 miles away, a pretty market town in the midst of the Blackmore Vale, providing good local amenities. The historic town of Sherborne with its abbey, castle and renowned schools i

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