Leigh, Dorset, DT9 6HU

LIVE THE TRANQUIL COUNTRYSIDE DREAM! HUGE DETACHED BUNGALOW AND ANNEXE (4839 SQUARE FEET), GARDEN CENTRE BUSINESS, CHRISTMAS TREE AND PUMPKIN FARM, LARGE BARNS, OUTBUILDINGS AND EXTENSIVE YARD AREAS IN OVER 7 ACRES OF STUNNING LAND! AMAZING RURAL POSITION! ONLY A VERY SHORT DRIVE TO SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE AND MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO! LOVELY LEVEL LAND, GROUNDS AND WOODLAND! EXTENSIVE CAR PARKING! OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING AND DOUBLE GLAZING! SITUATED BETWEEN THE SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGES OF LEIGH AND LONGBURTON! FANTASTIC RANGE OF SCHOOLING OPTIONS VERY NEAR BY! This superb, incredibly spacious single storey home has accommodation comprising entrance reception hall (17'8 maximum x 14'4 maximum), sitting room (23'1 x 26'6), open plan 'wow-factor' kitchen family room (26'4 x 17'9), utility room, three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. This home also has a substantial attached two double bedroom bungalow/annexe that is currently rented out by the present owners. There is a superb driveway approach leading to a private parking area for the main property and annexe. The driveway then continues to an extensive car park servicing the main business, garden centre, shop, cafe and polytunnels. There is a large barn with three main rooms, three main polytunnels, kiosk and large timber storage shed. There is a also a very large yard area from which a landscaping business is currently run. The land continues with Christmas tree farm area, pumpkin farm area and woodland. The whole property is situated between the very popular and picturesque villages of Leigh and Longburton. Longburton is conveniently placed just three miles to the south of Sherborne. The village has a church and a public house at its centre. This house is a short drive to the local pub and enjoys superb dog walks from the front door. It is also only a short drive to the local Waitrose Store and centre of Sherborne town with its bustling out-and-about culture and a superb selection of boutique shops, artisan bakeries, independent cafes and great gastro-pubs. The breath-taking, historic Abbey, Alms Houses and world famous Sherborne schools are nearby. Sherborne also offers the mainline railway station in the town centre, making London Waterloo in just over two hours directly without changing your seat. INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THIS FANTASTIC PROPERTY COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

MAIN BUNGALOW

Paved pathway leads to front door. Outside light. Glazed and panelled front door with side light leads to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL - 17'8 maximum x 14'4 maximum

A generous entrance reception hall providing a wonderful greeting area. Pine panelling to dado height. Sisal flooring. Radiator. Decorative pine radiator cover. Fitted pine settle with telephone stand. Window to the rear. Inset feature ceiling lighting. Large fitted cupboard for coats and shoes. Feature archways leads through to main reception room.

MAIN RECEPTION ROOM/SITTING ROOM - 23'1 maximum x 26'6

A huge main reception room. Large feature double glazed window to the rear overlooking the main gardens and beautiful tree line. Double glazed timber double French doors with double glazed side light leads to the rear. Feature brick fireplace, hearth and surrounds with large cast iron log burning stove. Oak shelves surrounding. Radiator with pine decorative cover. Inset feature ceiling lighting. Moulded skirting boards and architraves.

Pine doors lead off the entrance reception hall to open plan kitchen/ family room.

KITCHEN/ FAMILY ROOM - 26'4 maximum x 17'9

An impressive open-plan 'wow-factor' kitchen family room enjoying exposed beam work and partially vaulted ceiling. This large family area enjoys a light multi aspect with two double glazed windows to the front, timber double glazed doors to the side and two sets of double glazed double French doors to the rear. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. The kitchen area boasts a range of panelled kitchen units comprising roll edge laminated work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset ceramic one and a half sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Large oil fired AGA with four ovens. Solid oak decorative lintel and panelling above. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for upright American style fridge/freezer. A range of matching wall mounted cupboards. Island unit with polished granite work top. A range of drawers and cupboards under. Integrated fridge. Built in wine rack.

Pine panel door leads from the entrance reception hall to utility room.

UTILITY ROOM - 9'4 x 8'

Laminated work surface with ceramic Belfast sink. A range of drawers and cupboards under. Floor standing oil fired central heating boiler. Ceramic tiled walls. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space and plumbing for tumble dryer,. Extensive range of fitted storage cupboards. Linen cupboard.

Pine panel door leads from the main reception room to the inner hall. Pine panel door leads to hall storage cupboard, ceiling hatch leads to loft storage space. Pine panel doors lead off the inner hall to the bedrooms.

MASTER BEDROOM - 18'9 maximum x 11'8 maximum

A generous main bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with two double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the rear garden. Double glazed window to the side. Two radiators. Two sets of double doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

BEDROOM TWO - 10'9 x 10'11 maximum

Double glazed window to the rear overlooking the rear garden. Radiator. A range of fitted shelves and storage cupboards.

BEDROOM THREE - 9'10 x 8'2

Double glazed window to the front. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM

A modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled tiled bath with glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower, tiled surrounds, shaver point, inset feature ceiling lighting. Heated towel rail. uPVC double glazed widow to the side, Double doors lead to large linen cupboard space.

ATTACHED ANNEXE - 'PHEASANTS'

Panelled and double glazed front door with panelled and double glazed side light leading to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL

Double glazed window to the front, radiator, ceramic tiled floor. Entrance and internal window leads to open-plan main kitchen/reception room.

KITCHEN RECEPTION ROOM - 19'3 x 21'8

An impressive contemporary open plan main room enjoying a light dual aspect with double glazed window to the side. Two sets of double glazed French doors leading to the rear. Timber effect laminate flooring. Exposed beam work. Radiator. The Kitchen area has an extensive range of cream coloured Shaker style kitchen units comprising timber effect laminate work surface with tiled surrounds. Inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Inset Bosch induction hob. A range of drawers and cupboards under. Integrated dishwasher. Washing machine. Fitted fridge/ freezer. Built in stainless steel electric oven. Wall mounted stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan. A range of wall mounted cupboards, Floor standing oil fired central heating boiler. Timber doors lead to airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Peninsular unit and breakfast bar. Pine latch door leads from main reception area to bedroom two/office.

BEDROOM 2/OFFICE 13'7 x 10'4 maximum

Double glazed window to the rear enjoying lovely views over main lawn gardens and rural outlook. Radiator.

Door from the entrance hall leads to bedroom one.

BEDROOM ONE - 12'4 x 12'8

Double glazed window to the front. Radiator. Hatch to loft storage space.

Pine latch door leads from the entrance reception hall to main family bathroom.

FAMILY BATHROOM

A modern fitted white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin, panelled bath with glazed shower screen over. Wall mounted mains shower. Tiled surrounds. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Double glazed window to the side. Extractor fan.

LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS

TOTAL PLOT AND LAND EXTENDS TO 7.47 ACRES APPROXIMATELY.

At the front of the main house there is a private driveway laid to stone chippings providing extensive off road parking and turning bay area. Outside security lighting. Outside tap. Log store. The main gardens are at the side and rear of the property enjoying a glorious rural backdrop and a fantastic selection of mature trees providing privacy to the land including mature oak trees, tulip tree, pine tree and eucalyptus. There are various timber decked patio areas and paved patio areas at the rear of the property with outside lighting. Trellis area houses oil tank.

MAIN BARN - Consisting of three main rooms.

MAIN ROOM - 50'11 X 24'

Light and power connected. Double doors lead to middle room.

MIDDLE ROOM - 15'3 x 23'11 maximum

Entrance leads to room three.

ROOM THREE - 30'2 x 24'2

A range of fitted storage options. Windows overlooking land. Kitchenette area with laminated work surface. Stainless steel one and a half sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Electric heater. Fitted pizza oven.

POLY TUNNEL OUTBUILDING ONE - 32'6 x 18'4

Currently used as main garden store and garden centre. Light and power connected.

POLY TUNNEL OUTBUILDING TWO - 26'6 x 20'9

Currently used as garden centre/shop. Mains power connected.

POLY TUNNEL OUTBUILDING THREE - 44'1 x 26'6

Currently used as a tea room.

KIOSK

Detached timber kiosk with stainless steel sink unit space for fridge and upright freezer. Power and light connected. Serving hatch and work surface.

LAND

The fields, paddocks and grounds surrounding this property and garden centre extend to approximately 7.47 acres. The ground is level and enjoys a glorious rural backdrop. There is an extensive parking area for customers visiting the site as well as a large yard area where the current owner runs a landscaping business. Part of the land incorporates a Christmas tree farm and sales area. The portion of land between the poly tunnel outbuildings is used seasonally for pumpkin sales.

AGRICULTURAL TIE

This property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition.

In simple terms, an agricultural tie, or Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC), is a planning condition which states that the property can only be occupied by someone who is 'wholly or mainly occupied in agriculture or forestry'.

Condition 5 of PA "514983" (Agricultural tying condition). West Dorset Council.

Features

LIVE THE TRANQUIL COUNTRYSIDE DREAM!

HUGE DETACHED BUNGALOW AND ANNEXE (4839 SQUARE FEET), GARDEN CENTRE BUSINESS, CHRISTMAS TREE AND PUMPKIN FARM, LARGE BARNS, OUTBUILDINGS AND EXTENSIVE YARD AREAS IN OVER 7 ACRES OF STUNNING LAND!

AMAZING RURAL POSITION!

ONLY A VERY SHORT DRIVE TO SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE AND MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO!

LOVELY LEVEL LAND, GROUNDS AND WOODLAND!

EXTENSIVE CAR PARKING!

OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING AND DOUBLE GLAZING!

SITUATED BETWEEN THE SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGES OF LEIGH AND LONGBURTON!

FANTASTIC RANGE OF SCHOOLING OPTIONS VERY NEAR BY!

INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THIS FANTASTIC PROPERTY COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY CONDITION