North Street, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

A fantastic Grade II listed family home, recently upgraded to a very high standard, with six beautiful bedrooms, superb outbuildings, set in delightful gardens and grounds.

THE PROPERTY
Tucked away near the heart of the most picturesque and historical village of Charminster, Hayden Farm is a truly wonderful Georgian family home.

First glimpses of this wonderful property are most impressive with its incredibly pretty façade constructed of brick and flint under a pitched tiled roof. Justifiably Grade II listed of architectural and historical importance, Hayden Farm has recently undergone a fastidious programme of works and is now a perfect juxtaposition of old and new. Whereas a lot of the period features remain, it also has many of the modern conveniences to suit most families' needs.

On first entering the property there is a real sense of charm, space and light, with a long hall with large flagstone flooring. There are many rooms worth a special mention including the sitting room, perfectly proportioned with a central fireplace and gas burning stove, and tall sash windows boasting views over the grounds and very pretty village church.
On the ground floor is also a fabulous family kitchen incorporating a number of wall and base units, and an Aga (cream,) with plenty of room for a kitchen/dining table. There is also a good-sized bedroom and shower room on the ground floor, ideal for elderly relatives and/or guests, and a perfectly proportioned dining room.

The principal bedrooms are situated on the first floor with four more beautiful bedrooms, including a fantastic master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. There is also a separate family bathroom on this floor. The second floor is perfect for teenage children with a large sitting/cinema room and a double bedroom. The property is immaculately presented throughout, and it is difficult not to smile when entering all the wonderful rooms.

GARDENS, GROUNDS, OUTBUILDINGS
The garden and grounds are a particular feature of the property and there is a gravelled area which wraps around the house, with a terrace ideal for al fresco dining. There is a lovely wild garden attracting a huge amount of wildlife, and following on from this is a beautiful walled garden and a barbeque area. Directly to the front of the house is a large field, ideal for ponies and currently grazed by sheep, and a beautiful mixed fruit orchard. Directly adjacent to the property are a number of fantastic outbuildings, one currently used as a games room, and next to this an original stable block. To the far end of the property are a number of further outbuildings which offer huge potential to further develop subject to planning. Farm buildings are accessed via a lane from the main driveway and include, workshop, animal housing, granary, open fronted barn, general store, open fronted shed and hay barn.

All in all, this is a truly wonderful property offering huge potential in an idyllic yet very convenient location.

LOCATION
The charming village of Charminster has an active community which includes two public houses, popular first school, shop/post office, village hall, and Parish Church. Around the village there are excellent walking, riding, and cycling opportunities along the network of footpaths and bridleways that cross the beautiful countryside.

The village lies just under 2 miles to the north of the county town of Dorchester which has an excellent range of facilities with shops, schools, restaurants and the county hospital. Of
particular note is the Conran-designed development at Brewery Square with its cinema, bars, restaurants and leading shops. There is a Waitrose, Tesco, and Lidl in Dorchester for everyday shopping and two railway station with a fast regular service to London Waterloo.