Property for Sale

OKEFORD FITZPAINE is a picturesque conservation village in a delightful setting at the southern end of the lovely Blackmore Vale and at the foot of Okeford Hill and nearby Bulbarrow Hill which command magnificent views and provide lovely walks. There are many old period cottages and houses, an historic parish church, primary school, post office stores and inn. Shillingstone 1 mile, Sturminster Newton 4, Blandford 6, Poole 20, Bournemouth and the Dorset coast about 25 miles.

Barkhill Farmhouse is a Handsome Victorian family house in a superb location with splendid countryside views benefiting from stables, studio and paddock of approximately 4.2 acres. The property is believed to have been built in 1898 and was extended approximately 30 years ago. It has double glazed windows, oil central heating, attractive gardens and grounds of approximately 0.5 acres and a detached double garage with studio over. Viewing of this property is strongly recommended.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall. Stained and varnished floorboards. Stairs to first floor with pine balustrading. Broom cupboard. Telephone point. Radiator.

Inner Hall. Door to conservatory.

Shower Room. White suite comprising shower cubicle with thermostatic shower unit, wash hand basin and wc. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Stained floorboards.

Sitting Room. 18' max into bay window x 13'11" Feature timber fireplace surround. TV point. 2 Radiators. Outlook to field behind. Door to

Study. 8'10" x 7'11" Telephone point. Radiator.

2nd Reception Room. 13'11" x 12' Brick fireplace with solid timber mantel and woodburning stove inset. Radiator. TV point. Lovely rural outlook door to

Conservatory. 16'4" max by 12'3" max. UPVC double glazed construction on a brick plinth. Double doors to patio and rear garden. Tiled floor. Ceiling fan.

Kitchen/ Dining Room. 16'7" x 14' Farmhouse style kitchen with light oak fronted units comprising floor cupboards, wall cupboards and drawers. 1 Sink and drainer.

Worktops. Tiled splashbacks. Plate rack. Radiator. Oil fired Aga for cooking and providing hot water. Larder cupboard. Tiled floor. Door to

Utility Room. 14' x 6'1" Tiled floor. Sink unit. Worktop. Ceramic hob unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Radiator. Door leading down to a small cellar with oil fired boiler providing hot water and central heating.

First Floor

Landing. Access to 2 lofts. Access to eaves storage. 2 Radiators. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water tank with immersion heater.

Bedroom One. 14'1" x 12'1" Radiator. Door to En-Suite Shower Room. Shower cubicle with Mira sport shower unit, wash hand basin and wc. Tiled floor. Lovely outlook.

Bedroom Two. 14'1" x 12' max in to bay window. Radiator. Lovely countryside views.

Bedroom Three. 14' x 10'4" Radiator. Dual aspect. Far reaching views. Vanity cupboard with wash basin inset and shaving light/mirror.

Bedroom Four. 11'11" x 8'9" Radiator.

Bedroom Five. 7'11" x 10'7" Radiator. Fitted cupboards. Lovely outlook.

Family Bathroom. White suite comprising enamelled bath, wash hand basin and wc.
Tiled splashbacks. Heated towel rail. Wall light. Shaver point.

Outside. The property is approached through double five bar gates to a large gravelled parking area leading to the Double Garage 19'4" x 18'3". Utility Room 14' x 6'2" sink unit with cupboard under. Plumbing for washing machine. Separate wc. Timber steps lead to a studio above the garage 18'5" x 12'5" with a shower room, wash basin, wc and electric towel rail. The property is bounded by a variety of natural hedging. The gardens are a superb feature and contain an abundance of established mature shrubs, plants and trees. Separate gate leading to parking area with good access for horse box etc and leading to a concrete yard. 4 Loose boxes and a tack room. Adjoining the stables is an agricultural building of block and timber construction which is in a poor state of repair. The paddock extends to 4.2 acres and is divided in two by a post and wire fence with separate road access. Timber field shelter. Water. Adjacent to the paddock is a small orchard with a good selection of apple, pear and plum trees and a greenhouse. There are glorious rural views towards Melbury Hill and Fontmell Down.

Services. Mains water, drainage, oil and electricity.

Outgoings. Council Tax Band E