4 bedroom detached house for sale

Superb low energy house in the glorious Piddle Valley with A rated EPC in a generous plot on a no through lane.


Description

Hazel Barn is an exceptional dwelling with part rendered, part flint and brick banded elevations under a tiled roof. This splendid low energy house has thoughtfully designed, spacious accommodation, extending to about 2,800 sq ft arranged over one level with the exception of a quirky minstrels gallery at one end of the main ground floor area, beautifully built in oak and accessed via a spiral staircase. This main ground floor area is designed for modern lifestyles with an open plan arrangement providing a cavernous spaces for sitting and dining and a smart well-appointed kitchen, all set under a cathedral like, vaulted Cruck framed timber roof in solid oak, the likes of which are extremely rare to find in new buildings. With a flue in place in readiness to receive a wood burning stove, this fabulous room is brimming with character and an exposed brick wall provides a nod to the original old barn on which this contemporary building with under floor heating throughout now stands. Also on the ground floor are three / four bedrooms, two en suites, a family bathroom, garden room facing east and overlooking the garden and a good size utility room, cloakroom and plant room complete the accommodation. In this building a dedicated plant room is required for the low energy heating system (Ground Source Heat Pump) the Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery system MVHR and large hot water tanks, ideal for a family.

Outside
Hazel Barn is approached from a quiet no through lane which meanders pass the River Piddle at the bottom. Double gates open onto a substantial block paved driveway, with more than ample parking and access to a substantial timber clad outbuilding providing garaging and storage. The bulk of the plot fans out to the south and east where a paved terrace wraps around the building. The garden is mostly laid to grass, rising gently to the east. In the north eastern corner of the plot is a second substantial timber clad outbuilding with a solar array on the south western slope of the roof.

Location

Hazel Barn is located on the edge of the quiet hamlet of White Lackington in the sought after Piddle Valley where the River Piddle runs through to Poole Harbour.

The hamlet resides between Piddlehinton and the larger village of Piddletrenthide which has The Poachers Inn and a well-regarded primary school.

The Thimble Inn public house is within walking distance of the house.

Buckland Newton and Cerne Abbas, home of the famous chalk giant, also provide amenities.

The county town of Dorchester is just seven miles and has an excellent variety of shopping, educational and recreational facilities.

The Abbey town of Sherborne and coastal resort of Weymouth are within easy driving distance.

Railway stations are conveniently situated at Sherborne and Dorchester, both of which provide a mainline service to London Waterloo.

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Sherborne, Yeovil, Blandford and Dorchester.

Horse racing at Wincanton, Exeter and Bath water sports can be enjoyed along the Jurassic coastline to the south at Poole Harbour and Weymouth Bay.

There is walking and riding in the surrounding countryside with its numerous footpaths and bridleways.

The area is noted for its excellent independent schools including, Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne School for Boys, Sherborne Preparatory School, Sunninghill Preparatory Dorchester, Leweston, Hazlegrove, Port Regis and Perrott Hill. State schools include Thomas Hardye in Dorchester and The Piddle Valley First School in Piddletrenthide

Square Footage: 2,830 sq ft


Acreage: 2 Acres

Directions

From Dorchester head north on the B3143 into the Piddle Valley. Proceed past the Thimble Inn public house and after about ½ mile turn left (there is a dead end sign). Continue down the slope and around the left hand bend. The double gates for Hazel Barn will be straight ahead just to the left of the Lackington Mill gates.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band TBC

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Ground Source Heating. Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery system. Solar Array. Please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.