Birch Close Farm House

A very handsome country home with equestrian facilities and tennis court. Located in the heart of Dorset’s Blackmore Vale with rolling countryside views. To be sold by Informal Tender. Bids are to be received no later than 12.00 noon 28th September.

Birch Close Farm House is a handsome property with a sense of arrival and superb proportions. This property is far from ordinary, with period and modern features throughout the near five thousand square feet. The house offers a flexible living arrangement with six bedrooms to the main and then a self-contained attached annex with a further bedroom. The house could benefit from some refresh, although on the whole is functional. It is easy to see how there has been money spent on the house over the years with a fabulous ensuite and fitted wardrobes as just an example. Outside, the unique selling points include an enclosed tennis court within the orchard, several paddock enclosures with manège and stables and to top off, a pool house with a lined swimming pool. This is a mini estate package in rolling farming countryside, rural, yet just a short drive from amenities.

ANNEX
The adjoining annex is of a good size and benefits from its own entrance but is also accessed from the main house. The accommodation comprises a generous sized bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and wet room. It is possible to enclose an area for a private courtyard garden.

SITUATION
Although the property sits amongst glorious countryside, it is only 3 miles from the Georgian market town of Blandford which provides all you everyday amenities including a small hospital. A more sophisticated retail experience can be found at Bournemouth (18 miles). Leisure facilities are excellent with a good selection of sport and hobby clubs including football, rugby, cycling and golf. Days out can be spent at any of the National trust properties e.g. Kingston Lacey, and the Jurassic Coast with its great beaches and coastal walk.

OUTSIDE
The entrance is flanked by brick pillars holding ornate iron gates and the drive sweeps round to the front of the property. A four bay, open fronted barn, a garage and store/workshop with large double doors and a lean-to shed located to one side of the drive. Ample parking and turning space lies to the front of the property. To the left of the house is a gate to the walled garden and a gate that leads to the orchard behind where the tennis court lies. A second gate leads to the formal garden that is paved with a central flower bed and a cute gazebo that is built into a corner. From the boot room is a paved courtyard and steps that lead up to the pool house. The pool is currently empty and may need some refurbishment, but there is a changing room and bar, and sun terrace just outside.

LAND
In all the property sits in just under 7 acres. There is stabling and a tack room with a hard standing. A separate hay store/ tractor barn, manège and field shelter all lie within the majority of land that is currently divided into paddocks with stock proof fencing. The is excellent out riding with a good number of bridleway.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band E
EPC: D

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating and hot water is provided by an oil fired boiler. Drainage is private.

DIRECTIONS
From Blandford travel south along the A350. At Charlton Marshall take the first right and the property is on the right after 1mile.

Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Shaftesbury