Back Drove, Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

A handsome Grade II listed farmhouse enjoying a peaceful edge of village location with profitable autonomous holiday let/annexe, double garage and adjoining pasture. In all approximately 11 acres. No Onward Chain.


Pound Farm really feels like a wonderful utopia, set back and to the southern edge of the village with a spectacular unspoilt south-westerly view. It is Grade ll listed and is believed to date from the 18th century. Discover the quintessential countryside lifestyle with this exceptional property package offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and rural views. This unique property is situated within walking distance of Leigh village centre, a popular village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.
Pound Farm house
The farmhouse has been renovated to a high standard and has comfortable accommodation with a sitting room, dining room/snug, study, kitchen/breakfast room and WC to the ground floor. Upstairs is a good sized landing, 3 double bedrooms, bathroom and a further shower room.
Pound Farm cottage
Close by is the detached cottage with independent access and garden. The property offers a living room, kitchen/dining room, utility and bathroom on the ground floor and a further galleried bedroom to the first floor. The property has been successfully operating as a holiday let for a number of years with much goodwill attached. classic.co.uk/holiday-cottage/desc-4076.html , however it would work equally successfully as a self contained home.

Services
Farmhouse – Oil central heating, mains water, drainage and electric. The property has 12 solar panels which we have been informed payback approximately £1200 p.a. Council tax band F.

Pound Farm cottage – LPG central heating, mains water, drainage and electric. Council tax band C.

Broadband: Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Agents Note
As part of a programme of ongoing maintenance, both ridges and the cottage West elevation the farm house North elevation will be re-thatched in September/October 2024 and will form part of the agreed sale price.

Pound Farm is located in the ever popular village of Leigh, which itself lies in the beautiful Dorset countryside to the south of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. The village has a church, shop with café and a very active village hall. The award winning Chetnole Inn is within easy walking distance. Both Sherborne, Yeovil and Dorchester lie within short motoring distance providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with many walks to be had from the village itself, while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with a halt at nearby Chetnole on the Weymouth to Bath and Bristol line. A main line station at Sherborne links directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

Both Pound Farm house and cottage have independent access leading to their own private driveways and gardens. Pound Farm house has a wonderful sweeping driveway leading to an area of expansive lawns, a good detached double garage, pond, 3 fields plus paddock currently used for grazing. A secluded summerhouse overlooks the pond and unspoilt open countryside.