Property description
A delightful 5 bedroom Grade II Listed Georgian farmhouse dating back to c.1796, with grounds extending to c.7.6 acres, subject to the usual consents.
Reception hall, 5 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, Amdega conservatory, utility, 5 double bedrooms (3 ensuite), family bathroom, loft area, cellar, garage, workshop, heated swimming pool, walled gardens and paddock c.7.6 acres.
SITUATION
DESCRIPTION Shillingford Farmhouse is a charming and substantial Grade II listed Georgian country house positioned on a quiet no through road in the much sought after village of Shillingford surrounded by beautiful countryside and far reaching views towards Dorchester. The property retains many original period features including sash windows, tiled flooring and turned balusters.The property boasts flexible accommodation throughout with well proportioned rooms.
On the ground floor the central front door opens onto the entrance hall with original tiled flooring, doors to principal ground floor rooms and stairs to first floor accommodation. To the left of the hallway is a dual aspect drawing room with original sash windows, large C19 canted bay window with cast-iron ornamental cresting, feature fireplace with ornate wooden surround and French doors leading onto the walled garden. To the right there is a dual aspect dining room also with sash windows, oak floorboards and open fireplace. The hallway leads through to the farmhouse kitchen/ breakfast room with oil fired Aga, butler sink, kitchen island and a matching range of wall mounted and base units. Opposite the kitchen is the sitting room/snug with imposing inglenook fireplace and side door leading onto the paved patio. There is also a door leading down to the cellar. The rear hallway leads to the impressive 35ft Amdega conservatory with views over and access to the walled garden through the French doors. Off the rear hallway there is a separate side entrance, guest cloakroom, utility room and larder. Towards the back of the property there is also a spacious home office with vaulted ceiling overlooking the driveway, separate gym with double doors and steps down leading to the outdoor heated swimming pool, further guest cloakroom and additional storage.
On the first floor there are 5 well-proportioned double bedrooms all leading off the central hallway. 4 of the bedrooms have ensuites and there is a further family bathroom. There is also a staircase leading up into a spacious loft with windows, which could be converted into usable accommodation subject to the necessary planning consents. The layout of the rooms is shown in detail on the floorplan.
The property sits to the front of the plot and is bordered by white cast iron railings. It enjoys two private walled lawned gardens with established borders and mature trees on either side of the house.
The left hand garden boasts an imposing central cedar tree and enjoys two separate patio areas perfect for al fresco dining with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and adjoining paddocks, the whole 7.6 acres in total. To the right hand side of the house there is a gravelled driveway with space for several vehicles as well as a garage and workshop. There is also an outdoor heated swimming pool with plant room.