3 bed detached house for sale

Winterborne Zelston, Blandford Forum DT11

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 19 September 2024 at 2:00pm at The Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. A detached Grade II Listed cottage for modernisation with outbuildings, gardens and paddocks. In all approx. 2.99 acres.

The Property

Middle Farm is a delightful 3 bedroom thatched house. The property dates from the late 18th century and is Grade II listed (entry number 1118551) as being of historic interest and is situated in the village conservation area. Middle Farm is approached from the village road to a large parking area. The brick outbuildings are connected to power, water and drainage. In addition, there is a chicken shed, a large storage shed and a summerhouse with electricity. There is a further set of buildings with workshop and former livestock building. There is planning permission for a 2 bedroom dwelling in the grounds - application number 2/2014/ 0605/ful. The gardens and grounds include an orchard with mulberry, walnut, cherry, apple and pear trees. The paddocks are fenced and extend mainly to the west of the property.

Situation

The property is situated centrally within the village of Winterborne Zelson approximately 0.3 miles to the north of the A31 providing routes to Poole, Wimborne, Bournemouth and Dorchester. The Botany Bay Inn is also about 0.3 miles. Bere Regis with a range of amenities including a fuel station, convenience store and doctor's surgery is 4 miles and Wimborne and Blandford are both within 8 miles offering a good range of shopping, commercial and sporting facilities. There is a mainline station to Waterloo at Holton Heath, approximately 6.5 miles. The is excellent walking, cycling and riding close by.

Agents Notes

Broadband: Superfast and fibre available.
Mobile Network Coverage: Likely outside and most are likely inside. Source
We are not aware of any planning applications in the postcode area that affect the property. Source Dorset Council. Part of the paddock falls within flood zone 3. The private drainage system may need replacing and buyers should factor this cost into their bidding. There is a water pipe supplying the village hall that originates and crosses Middle Farm. We are advised that the village hall committee is currently making arrangements to install a new supply via the lane.

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Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired heating

Local Authority

Dorset Council - Council Tax Band G

Solicitors

Kernon Kelleher Solicitors
Blandford DT11 7EB