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8 bedroom house for sale
Shaftesbury Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, SP7
£3,125,000
Shaftesbury Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, SP7
£3,125,000
Our Summary
- Detached 8-bedroom Grade II Listed farmhouse in need of modernisation with an unspoilt courtyard of traditional farm buildings with potential plus further covered yards
- The house, which is in need of modernisation and refurbishment provides prospective purchasers with the opportunity to restore and develop a property in their own style
- Comprising a detached, Grade II Listed property constructed in 1848 of Flemish bond brick with ashlar dressing under a tiled roof which offers enormous charm and character and is now in need of modernisation and repair
- As part of the original courtyard, to the side of the house is a further two storey brick gatehouse with attractive archway, which could offer potential additional accommodation and currently offers on the ground floor a cheese room and gatehouse with store above
- The land enjoys access off council roads both to the north and east and whilst the current farm drive is located to the eastern boundary, there is potential to build a new access drive (subject to planning) off the northern boundary that would lead past the lake, rising to the farmhouse and buildings
Description
Fernbrook Farm is a picturesque ring-fenced residential holding situated in an accessible location, serviced by a Grade II listed period farmhouse and extensive courtyard of traditional barns. The detached farmhouse, in need of modernization, offers eight bedrooms and is surrounded by a parkland setting with an extensive lake. The property also features a range of traditional farm buildings, including a two-storey granary, a gatehouse, and a Dutch barn, which could be used for a variety of purposes. The farm is located near Gillingham and Shaftesbury, with easy access to the A303 and Wincanton, and offers a range of amenities, including a mainline railway station and excellent state and independent schools. The property is being sold as a whole or in two lots, with approximately 147.73 acres of good quality pasture and arable land.