9 bedroom detached house for sale

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9 bedroom detached house for sale

Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2.
£7,650,000

Our Summary

  • The Dower House is currently used as private estate offices and will require modernisation 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 historic estate, Lot 1 Bingham's Melcombe, is a warm and welcoming family home with enormous charm and historical pedigree. The property has been in the same family for two generations and boasts a mix of 17th and 18th century panelling, elaborate chimney pieces, and original fireplaces. The estate's gardens and grounds are largely attributed to Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe and feature a series of terraces, a bowling green, a summer house, and a tennis court. The property also includes a thatched stable block, a garage block, and a mid-18th century dovecote. The estate's parkland and farmland stretch to the north and south, with open farmland to the west. The property is located in a hamlet, surrounded by open farmland, and is accessible to the nearby villages of Melcombe Bingham and Ansty. The estate offers a range of amenities, including a convenience store, and is close to a selection of prep schools and public schools. The guide price for the estate is £4,500,000.
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