For Sale9 Bedroom Flat in High Street, Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11£1,750,000

Handsome Georgian house with Granary annexe, set in most sough after Dorset village This classic and most attractive Georgian farmhouse is set in delightful grounds with adjoining paddock land, on the edge of this most sought-after Dorset village. With its appealing symmetry, original sash windows and a distinctive part-glazed portal with fanlight and arched ornamental moulding, East Farm really is a wonderful family home, albeit in need of updating. A wealth of character detail is retained within this charming home, where panelled shutters, picture rails, decorative cornicing, vintage fireplaces, flagstones and exposed wooden flooring reflect its heritage status. The ground floor rooms comprise a drawing room with antique log-burner, a flexible-use family room, study with an outlook to the garden, formal dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with rustic cabinetry and a timeless Aga stove at its heart, a further reception room (formally the original kitchen to the farmhouse), cloakroom and workshop. Going up the central staircase at mezzanine level with natural light entering from the glass skylight at the top of the house, is a self contained flat consisting of two bedrooms, gallery kitchen and separate bathroom. There is potential to further develop this aspect of the house. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has access to an en suite bathroom, with five further bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms, and loft space for potential conversion subject to the usual planning consents. Supplemental accommodation is available in the adjoining converted Granary, which offers a kitchen/living room on the ground floor and a double bedroom, single bedroom and a bathroom on the floor above. This property has 4.81 acres of land. Outside East Farm is approached through a five-bar gate and down a long gravel driveway that flanks the main lawned garden. Secondary access to the rear of the house can also be accessed off the same lane. A stone terrace adjoins the front of the house offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation whilst taking in the south-easterly aspect. The front lawn features specimen trees, and is edged by a formal planted border, whilst the remainder of the grounds offer a more naturalistic setting. There is a large open fronted covered wooden barn used as a wood store and storage for general garden equipment. Paddocks To the west of the house and adjoining the gardens are the picturesque water meadow paddocks, which lead down to the pretty chalkbed River Tarrant. Riparian Rights apply for those who enjoy fishing whilst the paddocks provide excellent grazing for both livestock and horses. The paddocks are enclosed predominantly by post and wire fencing and include a field shelter and hut for geese or chickens. Situation East Farm occupies a semi-rural setting in the sought-after North Dorset village of Tarrant Monkton, where the local public house, The Langton Arms, is a very popular and wellregarded venue. This pretty village also has a church and farm shop at Launceston Farm, hosts its own annual Flower Show and stages the famous TV10 (Tarrant Valley 10K Run). It is also close to the annual Dorset Opera Summer Season, Dorset County Show and Badbury Rings Point-to-Point. The nearby historic market town of Blandford Forum, which is renowned for its architecture, provides excellent every day amenities and includes a Marks & Spencer food hall, two supermarkets, cafés and restaurants and independent shopping. The nearby A350 links to the A31 offering road-users journeys to Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth and train services can be accessed at Hamworthy train station which provides links to London Waterloo via Poole. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Bryanston, Clayesmore, Canford, Milton Abbey and Sandroyd Schools. Directions What3words – walked.pasta.uproot From Salisbury, join the A354 on the southern side of the City and follow the road to Tarrant Hinton. Turn left and on reaching Tarrant Monkton bear left and then right onto the High Street. The property will be found after a short distance on the right.