Highwood

This superb farmhouse boasts beautiful charm and an abundance of character, all set within 14.59 acres of secluded and highly sought after land. Oak Tree Farm benefits from a range of modern and traditional farm buildings. The traditional buildings are set in a courtyard style; constructed from a mixture of Purbeck stone under a slate roof and timber cladding, the buildings to the south of the courtyard were previously utilised in two parts: one element was accommodated as a goat milking parlour, whilst the other offered ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling. The buildings to the north serve as useful storage purposes such as logs and other general items, alongside a car parking provision. The modern farm building is situated in the eastern parcel of land and is of a steel portal frame construction with tin box profile cladding to the elevations.

The cottage itself is charming but does require updating and modernisation. A small entrance porch leads to the sitting room with parquet flooring and a feature central wood burner, the galley style kitchen has an electric range as well as a breakfast/dining area with flagstone flooring. There is a useful and larger utility room which in turn access a boot room, again with flagstone flooring and downstairs w.c. A singe bedroom or dining room completes the lower level. The first floor comprises two further bedrooms coupled with a dressing area leading to a family bathroom. Attached to the home, which must have been extended at some point is a greenhouse.

The property is nestled within the heart of Purbeck countryside surrounded by an abundant network of bridleways and footpaths, giving access to Lulworth, the adjacent heathland, and beyond which is protected by Natural England a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and gives superb access to some of the area’s most sought after beauty spots including Lulworth Cove, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks.

The potential on offer with this cottage is the star attraction, if the farm buildings could be converted, a superb complex could be created which could be used as a home with income opportunities, or for multiple families such as an Annexe (subject to planning permission). The land is a mixture of pasture, woodland and garden coupled with an orchard and vegetable gardens.

Located in the rural village of East Stoke, two miles east of the pretty and larger village of Wool, The popular village of Wool benefits from two primary schools, modern conveniences, post office, doctors surgery and chemist. Wool train station has an excellent London to Weymouth rail links; three miles West of the lovely market town of Wareham with its quaint harbour and river setting; River Frome bounds the northern countryside setting and further to the south from about eight miles is the magnificent Jurassic coastline which includes beaches, head points and Lulworth Coves including Lulworth.



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