Property description

AN IMPOSING 6 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE WITH TRADITIONAL FARM BUILDINGS SET IN APPROX 28 ACRES

- Traditional outbuildings - Meadowland with stretch of river with fishing rights - Double garage & parking - Additional land for purchase by separate negotiation - B & B potential in additional to home & business or workshops (subject to planning permission)

The Property
Situated in a quiet riverside location, on the western edge of Wareham town centre, is this most spacious 6 bedroom farmhouse. Formally arranged as 2 cottages, the property now comprises substantial living space offering great scope for improvement and extension, subject to planning permission and lends itself to a range of possibilities including bed and breakfast. The property can also be arranged with annexe potential.



The property comprises 3 large reception rooms to include study, sitting room and dining room, in addition to a good size garden room and a large farmhouse-style kitchen.



Located on the first floor are 6 good size bedrooms, the master bedroom of which has en-suite facilities and there are a further 2 bathrooms.



Outside

The gardens to the property are mainly laid to lawn, with off road parking provided for numerous vehicles and views towards neighbouring meadows and over the river. There is also a large detached double garage, of timber construction.


The Buildings
There is an impressive courtyard of traditional farm buildings set in a large courtyard, currently used for storage, which can be redeveloped, subject to planning permission, for other uses.



The grounds include meadowland and an attractive stretch of river with fishing rights, extending to 28 acres. Further land is available by separate negotiation.



Directions

From Wareham take the A352 towards Wool. After approximately ½ mile turn right into Puddletown Road (signed to Worgret Heath and East Dorset Golf Club). Continue for approximately 1½ miles. On the left hand side is Binnegar Lane. Take the right hand turn opposite Binnegar Lane between Purbeck stone pillars onto a private lane. Follow the track and turn right onto the service road, then take the first left onto the driveway where Riverbank Cottage will be found at the far end.




Sitting Room 6.05m (19\‘10) x 4.83m (15\‘10)

Dining Room 5.72m (18\‘9) x 4.45m (14\‘7)

Study 4.04m (13\‘3) x 3.63m (11\‘11)

Garden 3.78m (12\‘5) x 3.66m (12\‘)

Kitchen 4.09m (13\‘5) x 3.61m (11\‘10)

Master Bedroom 4.65m (15\‘3) x 3.61m (11\‘10)

Bedroom 2 4.42m (14\‘6) x 2.62m (8\‘7)

Bedroom 3 4.37m (14\‘4) x 2.29m (7\‘6)

Bedroom 4 5.11m (16\‘9) x 2.26m (7\‘5)

Bedroom 5 4.65m (15\‘3) x 2.9m (9\‘6)

Bedroom 6 4.65m (15\‘3) x 3.61m (11\‘10)





The Local Area
The property is set partway between Wareham and Bere Regis and close to the East Dorset Golf Course.



The Saxon walled market town of Wareham, with its picturesque quay, benefits from a wide range of amenities including schools, shops, public houses, restaurants, gas-lit cinema, sports centre and mainline railway line between Weymouth and London, Waterloo. The River Frome gives boat access to Poole harbour and benefits from a marina and yacht club.



The village of Bere Regis has a range of local amenities including school, public house, hotel, health centre, post office and general store, with lovely countryside walks close by. Bere Regis has good road links to Dorchester and Poole.