3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

The major portion of a charming former farmhouse with fascinating character features, set in 0.75 acre of gardens in a delightful country setting.

The Property - The Old Farmhouse is the major portion of a historical thatched farmhouse which is located in a rural yet accessible position. Believed to date back to the 1600s, and justifiably Grade II* Listed, the property exhibits many fascinating character features with plank and muntin panelling, stone mullion windows, window seats and impressive fireplaces as well as several hidden gems understood to still be in place beneath more modern additions, such as a stone spiral staircase from the sitting room and rumours of a priest hole within the main chimney breast.

Significant and sympathetic improvements have been carried out over the current and previous ownership, creating a convenient and comfortable home yet with endless farmhouse appeal.

The front door opens into an expansive entrance hall in which examples of many of the period features mentioned above can be seen and which gives access to the two wonderful reception rooms, both enjoying impressive fireplaces with multi-fuel burners, along with a useful study and ground floor newly fitted cloak/utility room. From both the study and the dining room, steps lead down to the newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room which is very well equipped with attractive units, solid oak worktops, oil fired Alpha range cooker, Baumatic circle electric ceramic hob, integrated fridge/freezer and integrated Bosch dishwasher.

The main staircase rises from the dining room to the main landing with book reading alcove, three well proportioned bedrooms and newly fitted family bathroom. There is also a secondary staircase ascending from the sitting room that leads to the very large principle bedroom which benefits from a newly fitted ensuite shower room. This provides a degree of flexibility which would work well for many lifestyles i.e. family use or those expecting regular guests. From the principle bedroom there is access to two large interconnecting attic rooms, providing excellent storage with scope to be repurposed (subject to any necessary consents).

Outside - The Old Farmhouse benefits from a large, established rear garden which extends to around three quarters of an acre. This is primarily laid to sweeping lawn with well-stocked flower and shrub beds. There is also a paved sun terrace adjoining the house which is a wonderful place for enjoying the distant country views. Also within the rear garden is a newly built workshop (with power and light plus fully insulated), stone built log store and three sheds. To the front the property benefits from off road parking for three cars in an area shared with the adjoining cottage. There is also a single garage located a short distance from the property with a motorised up-and-over door and a side pedestrian door.

Situation - South Dibberford Farm is located in a rural yet accessible position within the beautiful West Dorset countryside which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A variety of amenities are available in Beaminster, just 1.5 miles away, and nearby Mosterton benefits from a village shop, pub and primary school alongside a friendly and active community. Slightly further afield, Crewkerne offers a mainline rail station with direct links to London (Waterloo) and Exeter, and the highly regarded market town of Bridport is also within easy reach where there is a broad range of shopping, cultural and leisure facilities. The stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is just one mile further on from Bridport at West Bay.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating (back boiler in Alpha range cooker).

Directions - From Bridport follow the A3066 to Beaminster and continue on this road through the town, bearing right at the mini roundabout towards Mosterton. Pass through the tunnel and just under half a mile beyond turn right onto the access road for South Dibberford Farm. Bear left and the property can be found on the right after a short distance.