5 bed farm for sale

Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset BH20

Roke Farmhouse is a grade II listed detached former farmhouse constructed of mellow red brick elevations under a clay tiled roof with brick chimneys. There is a mature wisteria above the brick and slate porch which flowers between the months of April - June. The property has extensive accommodation offering over 4200 sq.ft (396 sq m) of living space which is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor there are three large reception rooms, an additional study, playroom and hall with downstairs WC. The Kitchen/breakfast room lies to the rear / north west of the property and has an adjacent walk in pantry and large utility room. The first floor provides five double bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom and two family bath/shower rooms. The house throughout offers light and airy accommodation and an ideal set up for family living. The property has previously been let and offers the perfect blank canvas for the purchaser to put their own stamp on it to make it a lovely family home.
In addition to the living space, there is an attached garage/store which is adjoined from the back kitchen elevation and houses the Worcester oil-fired boiler. The oil tank is situated to the side of the garage externally. The property is approached off the quiet rural lane onto a private driveway which leads to the rear of the house with ample parking for a number of vehicles. The main walled garden lies to the front / south east of the house and is mainly laid to lawn. There is a further entrance to the property which leads from the lane via a double gate to a central border with a turning circle providing additional access/parking. The main garden is screened by a mature beech hedge with the main lawn enclosed by a high brick wall and further beech hedging, providing complete privacy. Within the garden there are sporadic borders and intermittent shrubs alongside a mix of beautiful mature trees, a small metal framed greenhouse and a garden store with adjacent apple trees to one corner. Accessed from the main parking is a low flint, brick capped wall leading into the yard by the front door. The pond (which is not permanent and dries out during summer) lies to the West of the house and is surrounded by mature trees. In all about 1.5 acres. There is the opportunity to purchase an additional 20 acres of pasture and woodland by separate negotiation.

The property is situated a short drive from the historic village of Bere Regis, which has a number of small local shops, a public house, parish church and primary school. For wider needs, more extensive shopping, leisure and business facilities can be found in the nearby town of Wareham (8.5 miles) and in the county town of Dorchester (12 miles). For travel connections there is nearby access onto the A35 which links to the West (Dorchester) and East (Bournemouth). Mainline rail service from Wool (7 miles) to London Waterloo (2.5 hours). The World Heritage Designated Jurassic Coast is just 12 miles away at Lulworth Cove. The local area offers a choice of schools from both the independent and state sectors. These include Bere Regis Primary and Pre-School, The Purbeck School in Wareham, Thomas Hardye School (State Secondary), Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Bryanston, Canford, Sunninghill Prep School and Dumpton School.