Hackeridge Farm

Dating from the 17th century, this superb Grade II Listed thatched farmhouse occupies an idyllic rural position surrounded by unrivalled views over the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property has handsome Hamstone elevations with deep stone mullion windows and features an abundance of attractive period features throughout including exposed timber beams and stonework, timber panelling, flagstone flooring and original fireplaces. The property is configured over three floors and provides more than 5000 sq ft of spacious, well presented and characterful accommodation.

The ground floor has five reception rooms, including the central reception hall that features an inglenook fireplace. The hallway flows through to the formal dining room and to the sitting room.
Both rooms have an abundance of period charm and features including open fireplaces, flagstone flooring, exposed timber beams and attractive timber panelled window seats. Further welcoming reception space can be found in the spacious garden room that has double doors that open out onto the gardens. The generously sized kitchen and breakfast room features wooden units, worktops and a central island allowing for plenty of storage space as well as an Aga oven and room for a large breakfast table. The kitchen features an attractive retained timber panelled wall and benefits from an adjoining utility room and pantry with wall to base units and space for appliances. The ground floor accommodation is completed by an integral study that provides a perfect space for home working and a downstairs cloakroom.

The first floor is comprised of five double bedrooms including the impressive principal bedroom. The principal bedroom features exposed timber beams and an original fireplace and benefits from an incredibly spacious modern en suite bathroom with a freestanding roll top bathtub and a separate shower unit. The en suite features a dual aspect and a Juliet balcony that allows for plenty of natural light and takes advantage of the outstanding views. A further two of the first floor bedrooms benefit from en suite bathrooms whilst there is also an additional family bathroom on this floor. The first floor accommodation is completed by an additional sitting room. A further generously
sized double bedroom with an en suite bathroom
and dressing room can be found on the second
floor. This bedroom features a wealth of character with impressive exposed timber beams. The second floor is completed by an attic room that provides useful storage space. All of the bedrooms enjoy far reaching views over the extensive grounds and the rolling countryside beyond.

The property is set in a rural position just outside
the small village of Pilsdon in the heart of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is situated below Pilsdon Pen and Lewesdon, Dorset’s two highest hills which are owned by the National Trust and offer spectacular views of the stunning Marshwood Vale and Jurassic Coast. The dramatic Jurassic Coast is just six miles to the south, with its stunning beaches and breathtaking coastal walks. Local amenities can be found in the nearby Georgian market town of Bridport, which has a Morrisons and Waitrose, a community hospital, numerous cafes and public houses, a leisure centre, and a primary school. Bridport is connected to the charming small harbour of West Bay that provides access to the beach and to the South West Coast Path. Further schooling nearby includes the outstanding rated secondary The Woodroffe School and Colyton Grammar, the area also offers access to a good selection of noted independent schools, including Chard, St. John’s International School and Perrott Hill. Lyme Regis provides a range of further amenities, while supermarkets and a further choice of shops can be found in Beaminster and Dorchester, six miles away and twenty miles away respectively. Nearby road connections include the A35, which provides access towards Bridport and Dorchester in one direction, and Axminster and Exeter in the other, as well as the A303 via Crewkerne. There are hourly direct rail services from Crewkerne to London Waterloo and Exeter. Exeter Airport offers a good range of flights to domestic and European
destinations.

Hackeridge Farm is set in approximately 30.03 acres and enjoys magnificent views across the surrounding Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The immaculate rolling lawns are south-facing and are bordered by a mature hedgerow and a stone wall. The property has a south-facing paved terrace area that is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The extensive grounds are made up of an orchard, paddocks and meadows and are neighboured by rolling countryside and breath-taking views of the south coast. The driveway leads to the rear of the property where there is a parking area for multiple vehicles and a detached garaging block.

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