hill house rectory

HILL HOUSE RECTORY
Farnham, Dorset DTII 8DE
HILL HOUSE RECTORY
Farnham
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 8DE
An imaginatively extended and beautifully presented
character house in an elevated site, within the heart
of this sought after village in the Cranborne Chase
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION
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Reception Hall
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Drawing Room
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Dining Room
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Study
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Sitting Room
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Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room
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Utility
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Shower Room
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Three Double Bedrooms
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En-Suite Bath/Dressing Room
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Family Bathroom
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Cloakroom
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Integral Double Garage
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Landscaped Gardens extending to 1/3 acre
THE PROPERTY
Built in the 1950’s as the village rectory and sold by the Diocesan Board in 2002, it remains only one of a handful of
freehold properties in the village.
The location is striking; its elevated south facing position enjoys lovely views of the church, adjoining fields and
down towards the centre of the village.
In 2002 the house was the subject of a complete overhaul; the layout was adapted and a clever extension was added
above the integral garage.
The present owners however could see far more potential and have transformed the house into something very
special; it now boasts a glorious spacious layout – the main reception rooms are open plan and have a contemporary
element, while retaining the sense of a character dwelling.
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Signal Box – Study/Office
FEATURES WORTHY OF NOTE INCLUDE:-
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Oil Fired Central Heating
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Double Glazing
VIEWING
By appointment via the agents Chesterton Humberts:1 Market Place, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7AH
Telephone 01258 452343
Email
blandford@chestertonhumberts.com
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Marble tiles or polished oak floor boards through the main reception areas
Bespoke contemporary kitchen cupboards & drawers. Four oven Aga and integral appliances
Capacious living space amalgamating drawing room, dining room and music room
An A-framed painted timber ceiling sets the scene for a cosy sitting room
Study/Office – lined with fitted bookshelves
Three double bedrooms
Fabulous en-suite bathroom/dressing room & family bathroom
Potential to create additional accommodation:Adapting the integral garage or conversion of the loft space
Landscaped garden and grounds. Sun Terrace with ornamental pond. Kitchen Garden & Greenhouse
Replicated Signal Box/Studio (perfect hide away – for writing, reading or just unwinding after a busy
day)
OUTSIDE
The gardens are a joy; landscaped by award wining garden designer Nick
Williams-Ellis taking full advantage of the elevated site.
Curved brick edged steps lead to either side of the house; shrub borders are full
of architectural, interesting shrubs providing colour and structure through the
seasons.
A well organised side garden has gravel paths, covered log store, oil tank,
GREENHOUSE and raised vegetable/fruit beds.
Leading from the drawing room is a sheltered and paved sun terrace with brick
retaining walls, fish pond with trickling water fountain. To the rear the garden
is mainly laid to lawn; the far boundary abuts open fields (belonging to the
Crichel Estate)
INTEGRAL GARAGE: - electrically operated sliding doors; plumbing, for
washing machine, power and light connected. Tarmac drive for parking in front
of the garage.
SIGNAL BOX/OFFICE – A very special feature and the perfect retreat;
An ideal sanctuary from which to unwind from the daily toil.
SITUATION
Farnham is a delightful village made up extensively of thatched, brick and flint
or cob rendered cottages which flank the main street.
It is a Conservation village and quietly situated well away from main roads and
traffic noise, yet easily accessible to Salisbury, Blandford and Wimborne.
The village has an excellent pub; the celebrated Museum Inn with a restaurant
and letting rooms and a church. Nearby Chettle village has an excellent village
shop. The church of St Lawrence is an attractive medieval building, with the
addition of Victorian remodelling.
COMMUNICATIONS
The local towns of Blandford, Sturminster Newton,
Sherborne and Shaftesbury all provide an excellent
variety of shopping, educational and recreational
facilities.
Train station to London, Waterloo from Gillingham,
Tisbury or Templecombe (6 miles distant) taking from 2
hrs to London.
EDUCATION
The area is well known for its excellent range of
independent and state schools. Prep Schools in the area
include Clayesmore, Hanford, Knighton House, Port
Regis and Sandroyd. Senior schools include Bryanston,
Clayesmore, St Mary’s Shaftesbury and Sherborne and
Milton Abbey.
SPORTING AND RECREATION
Recreation grounds in the village; football, cricket and
play area.
Walking and riding over the surrounding countryside.
Racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Bath.
Golf at Ashley Wood, Rushmore Park and Remedy Oak.
Sailing and general water sports at Poole, Weymouth
and along the glorious Dorset coastline.
Post Code DT10 2AH
Web Reference: - BLA120137
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DIRECTIONS
From Blandford take the A354 towards Salisbury and after about seven miles turn left signed for Farnham (1.5 miles).
Follow this road into the village, then bear left, with the Museum Inn on the right and the property will be found straight ahead.
EDUCATION
The area is particularly well served by both independent and state schools.
These include Bryanston, Clayesmore, Canford, Sandroyd, Port Regis and Milton Abbey.
State schools in both Blandford and Wimborne.
SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL PERSUITS
Walking and riding over the surrounding countryside. Racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Bath.
Golf at Rushmore Park and Remedy Oak.
Sailing and water sports at Poole, Weymouth and along the glorious Dorset coastline.
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SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: - North Dorset District Council Tel:- 01258 454111
Web Reference BLA134343
Post Code DT11 8DE
Chesterton Humberts
1 Market Place, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7AH
Tel:- 01258 452343
Email:- blandford@chestertonhumberts.com