5 bed detached house for sale

Moorcourt Farm, Moorside, Marnhull, Turminster Newton DT10

Description

This substantial detached farmhouse offers beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, set within approximately 32 acres of gently rolling countryside. The property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile rural home with extensive outbuildings, equestrian facilities and significant potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Moorcourt Farm was bought in 2008 and has been fully renovated throughout is approached via a welcoming entrance hall which provides access to the principal reception rooms. To the left lies a spacious farmhouse kitchen, thoughtfully designed with ample storage and quality quartz work surfaces, forming a practical and sociable hub of the home. Adjoining the kitchen is a comfortable snug and a well-appointed utility room.

To the right of the entrance hall is a generous dual-aspect dining room, ideal for formal entertaining. The principal living room is positioned to the front of the property and features a striking Inglenook fireplace, creating a focal point of considerable character. Completing the ground floor is a bright orangery overlooking the rear garden and grounds beyond.

The first floor provides excellent bedroom accommodation. The principal suite enjoys far-reaching views to both the front and rear and comprises a spacious bedroom, dressing room and En-suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms on this floor, two of which benefit from En-suite facilities, in addition to a well-appointed family bathroom.

The second floor offers a large, versatile room suitable for use as an additional bedroom, home office or leisure space, served by a separate WC.

Externally, the property stands within two walled gardens and is complemented by a range of traditional out buildings including stables with scope for conversion (subject to planning permission), a substantial barn previously utilised for dairy and general storage, and a Dutch barn offering potential for conversion and possible separation as an independent dwelling, subject to the necessary consents. The land extends to approximately 32 acres, including around 30 acres of pasture, making the property particularly well suited to equestrian or agricultural use.

Overall, this is a highly attractive country estate offering space, privacy and flexibility in an exceptional rural setting.

Moorcourt Farmhouse is situated in Moorside, a little hamlet to the east of the popular village of Marnhull and southwest of the market town of Shaftesbury. The house lies down a quiet lane with far reaching views over the Dorset countryside. Marnhull has an excellent range of local facilities including a number of churches, a doctor's surgery and a variety of shops and pubs. More extensive shopping, business and recreational facilities are available in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and the Abbey town of Sherborne. Access to the A303 is joined at Wincanton to the north, linking with the M3 to London and the wider national motorway network. Regular services run from the mainline railway stations at Gillingham (London Waterloo from 2 hours) and Castle Cary (London Paddington from 92 minutes). Bournemouth and Bristol Airports are all easily accessible offering connections around the UK, Europe and to other destinations. All distances and travel times are approximate. Golf at Blandford, Sherborne, Yeovil and Dorchester (Came Down). Water sports, sea fishing and sailing are available on the Dorset Coast. National Hunt racing is at Wincanton and Taunton; flat racing is at Bath and Salisbury. The area is served by excellent schools both in the public and private sectors. These include Hanford, the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Bryanston, Port Regis, Hazlegrove, Sandroyd and Canford.

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (sewage treatment plant). Solar. Ground source heat pump.

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Post Code DT10 1HH

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold