Lot 1: Hayters Farm, Moorside, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10

Hayters Farm, Moorside, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1HQ

A well situated residential and equestrian farm.

Hayters Farm comprises a privately situated residential farm with an attractive period farmhouse with large garden, driveway, and large pond, flat and studio, adjoining barn and stabling, further traditional outbuilding, substantial steel framed modern building and further yard area, riding school, and surrounding pastureland.

For sale by private treaty as a whole or in two separate lots with Lot 1 comprising the farmhouse, buildings, and about 10 acres.

Hayters Farm is conveniently situated a short distance from the village of Marnhull which offers a range of local facilities including a primary school, public houses, and surgery. The nearby town of Sturminster Newton offers further facilities whilst the larger towns of Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Wincanton, and Sherborne are also within easy reach, and offer a wider range of business, recreational and shopping facilities. The property benefits from easy access to the A303 at Wincanton with rail services to London available from Gillingham (Waterloo) and Castle Cary (Paddington). Locally, airports are available at Bournemouth and Bristol. The area is well serviced by a good range of schools in both the state and independent sectors including the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Bryanston, Perrot Hill, Hazlegrove, and Canford.


Farmhouse
Constructed of local stone elevations under a tiled roof, Hayters Farmhouse, which is not listed, provides light and airy accommodation comprising, on the ground floor, door to entrance hall with WC off, kitchen and breakfast room, study/snug with open fireplace, dining room with open fireplace, leading through to a large double aspect sitting room with fireplace, front door to porch and garden, and stairs to the first floor. On the first floor, the landing leads to the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, together with three further bedrooms, and two family bathrooms. Stairs lead from the first floor landing to the second floor which provides a substantial loft space currently divided to provide two storage rooms which offer potential to provide further accommodation if desired. Outside, the farmhouse is surrounded by spacious lawned gardens to the front, including a pond, pergola, and greenhouse. To the rear is a large, gravelled driveway offering ample space for parking, with adjoining outbuildings described below. In addition, situated to the north of the entrance drive is a substantial attractive pond.


Barn Flat
Situated a short distance from the farmhouse is a flat which has been converted in part of the principal barn. This provides accommodation comprising, on the ground floor, kitchen and breakfast room, with a sitting room, adjoining bedroom, and bathroom, on the first floor, with roof-lights providing ample natural light.


Studio
Adjoining/below the Barn Flat, at the eastern end of the principal barn, is a studio providing entrance hall/self-contained office space, leading through to the studio space with an abundance of natural light from a roof-light and double doors.


Buildings
The principal barn, much of which has been converted to provide the Barn Flat and Studio as described above, is constructed of stone elevations under a tiled roof and provides an open storage space with vaulted ceiling, ideal as a ‘party barn’ or for other such uses, with full-height timber sliding doors. Adjoining the principal barn is a further barn, also of stone and tile, providing stabling with a storage lean-to to the rear. Situated to the rear of the farmhouse is a single storey stone and tile barn providing a utility space, secure tack room, staff room, and associated storage. Adjoining this barn is an outdoor riding school (40m x 20m) with associated fenced yard and adjoining covered yard/shelter. Forming the rear of the yard is a substantial four bay steel framed machinery store/loose housing shed with concrete floor.


Land
The land comprises generally level pastureland suitable for grazing and mowing. There is one pasture paddock to the north of the farmstead with the remainder of the land lying to the south and divided to provide four principal pasture enclosures. The property is offered for sale as a whole, comprising 19.41 acres, or as Lot 1, without the two southern field enclosures, therefore totalling 10.78 acres.


Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in two separate lots.

The guide price for the whole is £1,750,000. The guide price for Lot 1 is £1,650,000.


Tenure & Possession
The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession available upon completion.


Services
The property is serviced by mains electricity and water with private drainage. The farmhouse is serviced by oil-fired central heating.


Health & Safety
Potential purchasers should take particular care when inspecting the holding, being mindful of livestock and machinery movements, especially in and around the farm buildings, as well as potentially uneven, steep, and slippery surfaces.


EPC Ratings
Hayters Farmhouse has an EPC rating of F and the Flat has an EPC rating of G.


Local Authorities
Dorset Council


Viewings
Viewings are by appointment with Carter Jonas on .


Directions
Heading east towards Shaftesbury on the A30, turn right at East Stour signed Todber, Marnhull, and Sturminster Newton. Just before the village of Marnhull, turn left signed Moorside, Margaret Marsh, and Manston. Follow this road for about one mile and the entrance to Hayters Farm will be found on the right-hand side, shortly after the right-hand bend.


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