2 bed country house for sale

Bugley, Gillingham SP8

An interesting and diversified smallholding comprising two dwellings, farm buildings, a new camping pod, pasture land, four lakes and an established carp fishery

Lot 1 - 13.62 Acres (5.51 Ha)

Main Dwelling

A traditional farm bungalow which has been sympathetically improved and extended over time, most notably with the addition of an oak framed Dining Room with Varde log burner in 2015. Originally built in 1981 of Bradstone elevations under a tiled roof, the accommodation is arranged in a practical layout centred around a spacious Kitchen/Family Room with Rangemaster double oven and hob, a large dual-aspect Sitting Room with efel oil-fired double burner. There are two double Bedrooms, a family bathroom upgraded in 2026 and a useful utility room with separate WC. Outside is a large lawned garden to the rear and gravelled patio area to the front.

The Old Workshop

Converted in 2020, the old workshop has an attractive contemporary appearance with vertical timber cladding and aluminium double-glazed windows and doors. Inside the main room provides a modern open-plan living space with Varde log burner and flue and a kitchen fitted with shaker-style cabinetry and integrated appliances. There is a fully tiled wet room. Outside it has its own southwest facing garden with impressive flower and shrub beds.

Agricultural Buildings

Two sizable steel portal frame agricultural buildings and a lean-to make Walnut Tree Farm very adaptable. They are currently divided into a general storage barn, livestock barn, a workshop and a potential farm shop and have concrete block and Yorkshire board elevations with large sheeted gates. Access from the front is over a large concrete apron. The barns cover in total over 400 sq.m (4,300 sq.ft).

The Land

Stretching beyond the farmstead are paddocks of level and gently sloping productive permanent pasture divided by electric fencing and enclosed within mature hedgerow boundaries. The soil is a relatively free draining loam and clay over Cucklington Oolite which is part of the Coraillian limestone group and is classified grade 3 on the alc.

In the southwestern corner of the land is a lake, toilet facilities and an area of hard-standing which services the adjoining Bugley Pools Fishery (Lot 2) and the approved permission for four holiday units. See planning section below.

The Hideaway

A high spec timber frame holiday cabin was installed by the vendors in 2024 and is currently let through Sykes & Airbnb. Outside is a landscaped garden area for enjoying the south facing sun, seclusion and lovely views. It is approached via its own drive past the lake.

Planning

The occupation of the bungalow shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed, in the locality in agriculture as defined in s.290(1) of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 or in forestry.
In the south corner of Lot 1 is full permission, ref: P/ful/2021/02288 for an amenity lake, use of the land for 4 camping pods, toilet and wet room facilities. The lake has been dug, clay lined and service infrastructure has been installed in readiness for the 4 pods.
The Old Workshop, planning ref: 2/2020/1104/ful states the use as solely annex/ancillary purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the existing bungalow.

Lot 2 - 3.66 Acres (1.48 Ha)

Bugley Pools Fishery

Directly adjoining Lot 1 but benefitting from its own access, Bugley Pools Fishery is an established and well-regarded coarse fishery occupying an attractive and secluded position. Originally created in 1972, the lakes were extensively restored and improved in 2019, including dredging and reinforcement works using bentonite, with a comprehensive restocking program and the installation of an otter-proof perimeter fence completed in 2020. The fishery has been carefully developed to provide a peaceful and well-managed venue and now operates as both a day-ticket and exclusive lake hire fishery, attracting anglers from across the region.

The lakes hold an impressive stock of specimen fish, including common and mirror carp in excess of 30lb, together with Tench, crucian carp, rudd and roach. The fishery benefits from established infrastructure, including purpose-built swims, charging facilities and ancillary amenities. The fishery offers significant scope for future income generation, whether through the continuation of the existing business model or by transitioning to a private syndicate operation with capacity for approximately 20–30 members. The fish stock is not included in the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Location

Walnut Tree Farm occupies a peaceful and private position in North Dorset close to the Somerset border and enjoys attractive views across its land and the surrounding rolling farmland beyond. The property lies within the small rural hamlet of Bugley, approximately 2 miles southwest of Gillingham and 6 miles northwest of the historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury, both of which provide an excellent range of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural amenities. Gillingham also benefits from a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo.

Material Information

Mains electricity - Two main meters and sub-metering to the fishery and The Hideaway.
Oil fired central heating and woodburners.
Mains water supply serving the dwellings, buildings and field troughs.
Shared septic tank serving the dwellings.
Separate treatment plant serving the approved camping lodges and fishery facilities.
The property is not listed.
Dorset Council Tax Band D.
EPC ratings: The Bungalow – Band E, The Old Workshop – Band C

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Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment with Symonds and Sampson llp.

Agents Notes

With reference to the sale plan, the successful purchaser will erect a stockproof fence between points A & B.
In the event Lot 2 is sold separately, the buyer will erect a stock proof fence between points C & D in addition to A & B.