Property description

A period country residence of character and space in a secluded setting with grounds just over an acre in this highly sought after village. The original house was transformed by later additions yet retains the character and architectural style of the original parts. The arrangement and flow of the accommodation which is south facing thus attracting a lot of sun, is a feature of the rooms, with the majority of them overlooking the beautiful gardens. The house works particularly well for a family with a stunning dual aspect drawing room, dining room, study/snug, a large kitchen/breakfast room with a 4 oven aga and an impressive flag stone floor , utility and large boot room, five bedrooms with two bathrooms, one en suite. The current vendors have enhanced the property considerably, both in terms of redecoration and remodelling which includes the addition of a fabulous new staircase which has transformed the upper floors.   

We thoroughly recommend an internal inspection at your earliest opportunity.

Situation
Child Okeford is a pretty village, lying to the south of Shaftesbury between the River Stour to the west and Hambledon Hill to the east. The village is located at the foot of historic Hambledon Hill now owned by the National Trust in an area of natural beauty with wonderful walks and trails. Facilities in the village including a general store, a post office, an organic shop, a Church, two public houses, doctor’s surgery with dispensary and a primary school with nursery (rated Good by Ofsted 2014). One of the major attractions is the proximity to some of the best independent schools in Southern England including Bryanston, Clayesmore, Hanford, Knighton House, Leweston, Millfield, Milton Abbey, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls and St Mary’s Shaftesbury, to name few. The nearby towns of Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury offer a wide range of facilities including shops, supermarkets, a small hospital and leisure facilities, whilst Gillingham and Tisbury have a mainline railway station (London Waterloo). For more sophisticated requirements, the cities of Salisbury and Bath are within easy reach. The A303 is to the north, giving access to the south-west and London via the M3.

Outside
The gardens and grounds of the house are a particular feature. The house has two driveways, one of which approaches the house, whilst the other access offers an additional drive and vehicular standing in the lower garden. The gardens themselves are split into two areas. The upper garden is beautifully landscaped with flower beds ,mature shrubs and trees overlooked by a lovely wide terrace ideal for dining al fresco. Bisecting the two is a spring fed stream, which adds to this stunning garden. The gardens and grounds extend to just over one acre and offer a very private and breathtaking setting.

Property Features :

• Five Bedrooms
• Three Reception Rooms
• Two Bathrooms
• Large kitchen/breakfast room
• Utility Room