9 bedroom detached house for sale

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9 bedroom detached house for sale

Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester DT2.
£7,645,000

Our Summary

  • offices and will require modernisation and the relevant planning consents to be returned to a private residence
  • Linked to the house is a charming Coach House with garage bay and former stables, and provide enormous potential for incorporation into the ground floor living area subject to the usual planning and listed consents

Description

This estate, Lot 1 Bingham's Melcombe, is a historic and charming family home with 103 acres of land, including formal gardens, a tennis court, and a dovecote. The house has been in the same family for two generations and features a mix of medieval, 17th, and 18th-century architectural styles. The property is approached through a 14th-century gatehouse and has a dramatic entrance drive. The gardens were designed by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe and include a bowling green, summer house, and a Grade II listed dovecote. The estate also includes a thatched stable block, a garage block, and parkland and farmland. The property is located in a hamlet, one mile from the village of Melcombe Bingham, and is surrounded by open farmland. The estate is a unique and special opportunity for a family or individual looking for a country estate with a rich history and plenty of space.
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