4 bedroom bungalow for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 4 bedroom charming bungalow
- Beautiful well maintained garden
- Timber stable block & general purpose building
- Direct access on to bridleways
- Surrounded by beautiful countryside
- Views across to Hambledon Hill
- Close to excellent transport links
- In all about 13.09 acres
The main dwelling is a detached bungalow built in the mid 70’s of natural stone under a clay tile roof. The property has undergone a couple of extensions to provide well laid out, adaptable, accommodation with good sized rooms. You enter a boot room / utility with plenty of storage for coats and shoes and a walk-in pantry to one side. The kitchen overlooks the main garden and is fitted with pine cabinets, an oil-fired Rayburn and larder cupboard and through an arch is the adjoining dining room. In additional there is an ‘open plan’ family room with sliding patio doors, W/C, drawing room with marble fireplace and a conservatory. There are three double bedrooms, two of which include ample fitted wardrobes. The principle bedroom is of considerable size and benefits from a large en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and sliding doors open onto the main patio.
SITUATION
Ridgeway Farm is situated in an idyllic location in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, with stunning views towards Hambledon Hill. The property is located in a private position, enjoying peace and tranquillity surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside. There is excellent riding and walking from Ridgeway Farm with an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths.
Close by is the village of Child Okeford, a thriving village situated in the heart of the Dorset countryside and boasts an active community and excellent range of amenities including a store, Post Office, organic farm shop, Church, two public houses, doctor's surgery and a primary school with nursery. The nearby towns of Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury offer a wider range of facilities including supermarkets and cottage hospital whilst Gillingham boasts a mainline railway station (London Waterloo). Further afield, the cities of Salisbury and Bath offer a more comprehensive retail experience. Communication links are very good and the area is renowned for the fantastic choice of state and private, primary and secondary schools.
OUTSIDE
The property occupies a generous plot of just over 1 acre and has been meticulously cared for. The sweeping Cotswold stone driveway affords a sense of arrival to the double garage and main entrance. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with mature hedge borders and patios to the front and rear. A large, well-stocked flower bed, a vine covered pergola, fruit trees and other native tree species provide interest and variety.
OUTBUILDINGS & LAND
The buildings lie to the west of the bungalow and are accessed via a gravel track. There are two Nissen huts and a useful general purpose 3 bay timber framed building with a corrugated roof used for general storage.
The stable block comprises 7 timber stables, including a large foaling box. with automatic water drinkers and a tackroom. The concrete yard is post and rail fenced with a small, enclosed paddock to the side and access directly on to the paddocks.
The land is relatively level and divided in to manageable sized paddocks. The soil is free draining slightly acidic loam and therefore well suited to grazing horses and livestock all year round.
TENURE & POSSESSION
Ridgeway Farm is offered for sale as a whole with vacant possession.
METHOD OF SALE
Ridgeway Farm is being offered by informal tender. Tenders are to be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday 10th October 2024. Please contact the Shaftesbury office for a Tender Form.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All vendors’ fixtures, fittings, chattels, curtains, ornamental lights and garden ornaments are specifically excluded from the sale.
SERVICES
Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity. Drainage is via a septic tank which is unlikely to meet current regulations.
COUNCIL TAX
Dorest Council Tax Band F.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC rating – F (30)
RIGHTS OF WAY & RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Ridgeway Farm is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including wayleaves, easements, covenants, restrictions and obligations whether referred to specifically in these sale particulars or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and the ownership thereof.
A bridleway runs along the northern boundary of the land.
DIRECTIONS
From Shaftesbury head south on the A350 and pass through Fontmell Magna and Sutton Waldron, then take the right turn signposted to Child Okeford (3 miles). Follow this road for about 2 miles, then turn right signposted towards Farrington, East & West Orchard. The entrance to Ridgeway Farm can then be found on the left hand side after about a quarter of a mile.
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FINANCE
Woolley & Wallis Finance Ltd are well positioned to assist prospective buyers obtain specialist finance for rural property. We are agents for AMC and also have good contacts with numerous other lenders who will be able to discuss your requirements in further detail.
VIEWINGS
All viewings strictly by appointment arranged through the Woolley & Walls.
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